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1) Charlemagne
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"The English called him Charles I. The Germans referred to him as Karl der Grosse. In Latin he was known as Carolus Magnus. Today he is best known by his French name--Charlemagne. It means Charles the Great, which is no surprise, for this Frankish king went down in history as the ruler who united the European continent. Charlemagne's passion for Christianity along with his skill as a military leader set him apart from the other leaders of his era....
2) Buddha
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Buddha is known throughout the world today as one of the greatest spiritual leaders in history. But, at one time he was the prince of a small kingdom in India. However, Siddhartha, as he was once known, didn t fit into his royal world very well. Although he tried in many ways, Siddhartha just didn t care about wealth and power the way other young men his age would have. Instead, he dreamed of achieving enlightenment- and helping others to discover...
3) Cleopatra
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"The name Cleopatra instantly brings to mind an image of a beautiful, raven-haired woman--the Queen of the Nile. This most famous ruler of Egypt was actually the sixth ruler with that name. Known in history for her boldness, Cleopatra was just seventeen years old when she took the throne. Her youth did not stop her from becoming one of the most powerful rulers her country had ever seen. Cleopatra joined forces with two of Rome's most powerful leaders,...
4) King Arthur
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"King Arthur may be the best-known British king in history. People from all over the world know the name of this honorable ruler. Historians debate whether a real King Arthur ever actually lived. Hundreds of years after the first story of the famous monarch was written, his legend is still told in books, movies, and plays. Read about Arthur's rise to power, his relationship with the crafty magician Merlin, and the love triangle between Arthur, his...
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