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Merciless Monarchs and Ruthless Royalty

Merciless Monarchs and Ruthless Royalty

Loyal subjects, watch out! Some of history's royal leaders were just as vicious as they were powerful. These kings and queens stole, tortured, and murdered. Read on to discover the gruesome ways these rulers terrorized their enemies, their own people,...

Outlaws, Gunslingers, and Thieves

Outlaws, Gunslingers, and Thieves

Hang on to your wallet—and watch your neck! The most notorious outlaws were known for their fearless drive, their quick shot with a pistol, their odd trademarks, and their way of escaping the law over and over again. Are you brave enough to read on?...

Assassins, Traitors, and Spies

Assassins, Traitors, and Spies

James Bond may be one of the good guys, but the spies in this book definitely aren't—nor are the traitors and assassins! Crack open this book to uncover more secrets about history's most terrible assassins, traitors, and spies. Author - Elaine Landau....

Gangsters, Bootleggers, and Bandits

Gangsters, Bootleggers, and Bandits

Robbery, smuggling, gambling—gangsters did it all. Find out the true stories of the United States' most feared hoodlums and mob bosses. Learn how a two-bit car thief built a criminal empire—and how the mob's top man wound up in prison. Are you bold...

Lethal Leaders and Military Madmen

Lethal Leaders and Military Madmen

Get ready to bow down—if you don't want to lose your head! Some of history's most ruthless leaders are headed your way. Some of these rulers schemed their way to the top. Others just conquered everything around them. Are you fearless enough to read...

Pirates, Scoundrels, and Scallywags

Pirates, Scoundrels, and Scallywags

Avast! Are ye' ready to sail the high seas with some of the world's most feared pirates? These accounts will do more than shiver your timbers. Come aboard to witness the ruthless methods of history's most petrifying pirates. Author - Madeline...

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Merciless Monarchs and Ruthless Royalty

Merciless Monarchs and Ruthless Royalty

Loyal subjects, watch out! Some of history's royal leaders were just as vicious as they were powerful. These kings and queens stole, tortured, and murdered. Read on to discover the gruesome ways these rulers terrorized their enemies, their own people,...

Outlaws, Gunslingers, and Thieves

Outlaws, Gunslingers, and Thieves

Hang on to your wallet—and watch your neck! The most notorious outlaws were known for their fearless drive, their quick shot with a pistol, their odd trademarks, and their way of escaping the law over and over again. Are you brave enough to read on?...

Assassins, Traitors, and Spies

Assassins, Traitors, and Spies

James Bond may be one of the good guys, but the spies in this book definitely aren't—nor are the traitors and assassins! Crack open this book to uncover more secrets about history's most terrible assassins, traitors, and spies. Author - Elaine Landau....

Gangsters, Bootleggers, and Bandits

Gangsters, Bootleggers, and Bandits

Robbery, smuggling, gambling—gangsters did it all. Find out the true stories of the United States' most feared hoodlums and mob bosses. Learn how a two-bit car thief built a criminal empire—and how the mob's top man wound up in prison. Are you bold...

Lethal Leaders and Military Madmen

Lethal Leaders and Military Madmen

Get ready to bow down—if you don't want to lose your head! Some of history's most ruthless leaders are headed your way. Some of these rulers schemed their way to the top. Others just conquered everything around them. Are you fearless enough to read...

Pirates, Scoundrels, and Scallywags

Pirates, Scoundrels, and Scallywags

Avast! Are ye' ready to sail the high seas with some of the world's most feared pirates? These accounts will do more than shiver your timbers. Come aboard to witness the ruthless methods of history's most petrifying pirates. Author - Madeline...