Heroes of History

by Anita Ganeri

Published 6 October 2015
Informative narrative text, fictionalised diary entries, and a miscellany of fascinating facts tell the stories of some of the most famous, brilliant, and crazy historical characters to have ever walked the Earth. From warriors and explorers to rebels, scientists, and many more, each famous figure's entertaining account gives readers an insight into the heroes of history, their amazing accomplishments, and the world that they lived in. Meet our cast of unlikely bedfellows, where the likes of Joan of Arc rub shoulders with Napoleon Bonaparte, Genghis Khan, and many more.