Take a peek into the lives of great men and women from times past and see a brighter future on the horizon.
This collection of eight historical biographies presents the lives of ordinary people who accomplished extraordinary deeds during the time of the Middle Ages. Illustrated with stunning portraits, this inspiring compilation of stories describes with historical accuracy and age-appropriate content the quality character and unbending determination of the following figures:
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St. Patrick
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Empress Theodora
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Alcuin
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Good King Wenceslas
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Eleanor of Aquitaine
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Joan of Arc
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Johann Gutenberg
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Martin Luther
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Whether read together as a family or alone, the What Really Happened... series is an ideal way to acquaint children ages eight to fourteen with historically accurate stories of inspiring individuals who changed our world.
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