Achilles, the greatest of Greek heroes, is angered by Agamemnon and decides to withdraw from the battle. What is the reason for his wrath? Is there anything that will make him change his mind and return to the battlefield? Both armies have suffered tremendous losses, and the long war seems to be heading towards a stalemate. The Greeks, however, have an ingenious stratagem that may well determine the outcome of the war. Brave warriors, noble heroes, women of divine beauty and envious gods moved by human passions come alive in this wonderful retelling of the most famous epic war story of all time.

Discover all about the fascinating lives of some of the most unusual, quirky and eccentric characters in world history!

he newest title in this successful and acclaimed series is The Science Book, an inventive visual take on astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and physics. With eye-catching artwork, step-by-step diagrams, and illustrations that break down complicated ideas into manageable concepts, The Science Book will have readers conversant in genetic engineering, black holes, and global warming in no time. Along the way are found mini-biographies of the most well-known scientists, and a glossary of helpful scientific terms.

During the fifth century BC, a small and quarrelsome band of Greek city-states united to repel a mighty Persian army. While the story of this heroic drama forms the main theme of Herodotus' narrative, the author's curiosity fleshes out the text with digressions, folk tales and stories.

n this book, the story behind the life and military career of one of the ancient world's greatest leaders is explored. The book opens with an overview of life in ancient Greece in 350 BC. We follow the early life of Alexander, son of the King Macedon, through to his first military success at just 18. At 20 years old, Alexander becomes King. There follows one of history's most amazing military careers. Alexander unites Greece and goes on to conquer Persia and Asia showing himself to be a brilliant leader of men and military strategist. It is a gripping, true-life drama set against the backdrop of life in ancient Greece.

What exactly made Alexander so Great? King by age 20, he led an army of 50,000 men and defeated armies five times the size of his own. He conquered most of the known world. Over two thousand years later he is regarded as one of the greatest leaders of all time. Was he a brilliant warrior or a ruthless invader?

Follow the amazing story of this mighty conqueror. "Wherever you may hide yourself, be sure I shall seek you out. " Alexander in a letter to Darius, 331 BC. Stunning photographs and detailed artworks reveal Alexander's exploits, battles, and victories.

A moving biography, this book details the life of Leonidas, the Spartan king who sacrificed himself and his personal bodyguard of 300 men in 480 BC to delay the invasion of the Persian army under King Xerxes and to convince the Greeks that they could unite and drive out the invaders.

Much has been written about the campaigns of Alexander the Great but what was happening around the world when he lived? This book is one of a series that sets local events in a world context, and provides an introduction for children to the world in a time of a well-known historic personality.