Clive Goddard

Julius Caesar is famous for: conquering loads of countries; going out with Queen Cleopatra; having some back-stabbing chums. This book provides some facts about him such as that Caesar was once captured by pirates, had a month named after him, and invaded his own home town.

Andrew Donkin presents the life story of Sir Francis Drake, a fearless explorer, a dashing sea hero, and the first Englishman to voyage around the world. He also discusses how in Drake's later years he was chosen as the mayor of Plymouth, represented Bossiney in Parliament and found fame as one of the great warriors of the Tudor period.

Even though William Shakespeare is dead, he is still full of surprises. You can get the inside story with his secret diary - find out the news of the day in the Shakespearean Sun and prepare to be amazed as the curtain is raised on Shakespeare's most dramatic acts.