Frank Carlson Library

Born in 100 B.C., Caesar grew up to be a talented leader who had a very successful military career. This enlightening and appealing biography illustrates to readers the powerful role that Julius Caesar played in Rome, along with details about the Rome History Republic, Roman social class, and the rise of the Roman Empire. The bright photos and maps and captivating facts and sidebars allow readers to be engaged and entertained simultaneously. The helpful...

Reviews the life and battles of General George S. Patton, a West Point graduate who led American troops to key victories in both World Wars.

Lakota chief Crazy Horse and Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer had long been enemies when they finally crossed paths for the last time in 1876, as the people of the Great Plains resisted the invasion of their homes. Witness reports and reflections by their peers accompany side-by-side storytelling, revealing different perspectives on the historical events during their intertwined lives.

Profiles the life and career of Colin Powell and his contributions to society.

Surveys the life and military accomplishments of Colin Powell, as well as his struggles with racial prejudice.

This book presents the life of the Civil War general whose controversial fame rests chiefly on the disaster at the Little Big Horn in 1876.

A biography of the Roman empire's great general and first dictator, who was assassinated shortly after he assumed power.