British History Makers tell the life stories of famous figures who shaped events in Britain and the wider world. They look at the often turbulent times in which each person lived and contrast their lives with those of ordinary men and women.

Find out about the lives of some of the most important people in history. From nurses and kings to great leaders and rebels, this series is a perfect introduction to the men and women that have helped to shape our world.

This title looks at important rulers and leaders from black history such as Haile Selassie, Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama. Biographies of each individual detail their childhood, struggles and achievements, looking at the legacy they have left behind today.