Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
- Opening quote by or about the featured villain/villainess
- Historical map, annotated with key locations from person's life
- A Wicked Web featuring allies and enemies
- Historical photos and etchings
- Boxes with additional information
- Photo documentaries: six to eight pages of photos and captions telling the person's life
- Timeline, glossary, additional sources
- Engaging narrative nonfiction written at a very accessible reading level
Synopsis
From Alexander the Great to Otto von Bismarck, some of the most reckless and destructive figures in history are exposed in these illustrated biographies. A Wicked History is the definitive biography series about the pirates, tyrants, and warlords who shed the blood of thousands for glory and gold. Photos and illustrations.