Discover the extraordinary stories behind some of history’s biggest names... Whether using their leadership skills in pursuit of peace or power, these men and women have defined the times within which they lived. Their ability to gather huge followings unites them, but the outcomes of their actions couldn’t be more different... INSIDE YOU WILL FIND: - Gripping historical tales - Revealing images - Expert analysis - Facts and fgures

Welcome

THE EMPIRE BUILDER • How did a young king from Macedon inspire his modest army to conquer a domain that spanned the ancient world? Jeremy Pound reveals the secrets behind the man – and his downfall

CHARACTER OF A CONQUEROR

A KNOTTY PROBLEM

KILLING CAESAR • The story behind Rome’ s most infamous assassination

Crossing the Rubicon

Cast of characters

TIMELINE • How events unfolded in Caesar’s Rome

Caesar and his lovers

The day of destiny

Caesar – the legendary general

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THE MAN WHO DARED TO TAKE ON ROME • Described as being “born into the world to shake nations”, the king of the Hunnic Empire certainly shook Europe, but he would eventually bow to diplomacy, writes Miles Russell

EMPIRE OF ATTILA THE HUN AD 450s

THE HUNS

BRINGING LIGHT TO THE DARK AGES • A man of war, scholarship and deep faith, Charlemagne is the king who united western Europe in battle, andfused it for a millennium with religion and a thriving renaissance, writes Jonny Wilkes

EUROPE BEFORE CHARLEMAGNE

SUCCESS STORY • Charlemagne’s 46-year reign as King of the Franks, for 14 of which he also held the title of Emperor of the Romans, was dominated by military campaigns – but not all his victories came on the battlefield

CONQUEROR OF THE WORLD • A ruthless warrior and military genius, Genghis Khan laid the foundations of the world’s largest contiguous empire – a destiny that had defined him from the day of his birth, writes Jonny Wilkes

THE TOMB OF KHAN

THE MONGOL EMPIRE AFTER GENGHIS

THE LAST OF THE TUDORS • Behind the mask of England’s enigmatic Queen

PRISONER OF THE CROWN

RISE TO POWER • Elizabeth’s journey to the throne was as much a fight for survival as it was for power

THE MAIN PLAYERS

MARY WHO?

PLAYING THE FIELD

THE VIRGIN QUEEN • The ultimate independent woman, Elizabeth refused to marry

A WAY WITH WORDS • Elizabeth held her subjects in the palm of her hand

QUEEN OF CONTROL

HOW DO YOU SOLVE A PROBLEM LIKE MARY?

TROUBLE WITH THE NEIGHBOURS • Keeping England’s enemies close was key to Elizabeth’s success

THE SPANISH ARMADA • England was under attack from a man with a plan…

THE GREAT LIBERATOR • The campaign to end Spanish colonial rule in Latin America actually has its origins in Europe, on top of one of Rome’s many hills, explains Nige Tassell

FROM RAIL SPLITTER TO GREAT EMANCIPATOR • Jonny Wilkes investigates how Abraham Lincoln – in paying the ultimate sacrifice for his country - became a symbol of hope for all people

FROM A LOG CABIN TO THE WHITE HOUSE

MOSES OF HER PEOPLE • The Underground Railroad saved thousands from the hell of slavery, but one name will always stand out as the symbol of courage, selflessness and freedom, writes Jonny Wilkes

CODED SONGS: MYTH OR REALITY?

WHAT WAS THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD?

SPIRIT OF A NATION • The Mahatma’s doctrine of peaceful protest saw him face prison time, violence and death, all for Indian independence, explains Nige Tassell

EMMELINE PANKHURST MOTHER OF THE VOTE • The prominent British suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst faced derision,...