Whether they set out to build an empire or simply to pillage, the world's great conquerors blazed trails of bloody havoc across the pages of world history'and also across the pages of this action-packed interactive volume!  Filled with illustrations, photographs, and artistic reconstructions, Conquerors sheds light on the exploits of thirteen powerful invaders from before the 18th century'all of whom created and controlled kingdoms. Every larger-than-life figure is detailed in turn, so budding historians will understand the scope of their conquests, the result of their actions, the underlying motivation for their behavior, and the military technology that enabled their successes. And kids will really enjoy the special interactive items that highlight the most exciting, gruesome, and amazing aspects of this history!    Read Less