In 1296, the Nobles of Scotland, together with their weak King Baliol, placed Scotland under the tyrannical rule of King Edward 1 of England. Some Scottish nobl...
This story contains a meticulous recreation of 15th-century European life. Mingled with its cast of vividly drawn characters are various historical personages. ...
One of the leading figures of early American history, Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a statesman, author, publisher, scientist, inventor and diplomat. Frankl...
Young boy Jim Hawkins encounters a man, old Billy Bones, at the Admiral Benbow Inn in England. Billy Bones tells young Hawkins to keep an eye out for a one-legg...
The gallant heroes of the Mahabharata are shining examples of valor and chivalry. Yet they also have their weak spots. They are swayed by conflicting emotions w...
Tanaji Malasure was only a boy when he took an oath to support his friend, Shivaji, in fighting the Mughals. Along with their small band of faithful followers t...
Ganga's cleansing waters were urgently needed on earth. But, the spirited daughter of the mountain god was not to be easily subdued as her waters darted abo...
Birbal, one of the nine jewels in Emperor Akbar's court, was a fair administrator, a brave soldier and loyal courtier. But what endeared him most to the emp...
Love, romance and heroism dominate the Sanskrit plays. They all have happy endings where lovers are reunited and good triumphs over evil. Though most of the pla...