We may know about a famous person's accomplishments, but what do we know about THEM? What is the human-interest story in THEIR lives? This biography collection features the stories behind the lives of some famous (and not-so-famous) individuals.
Mandela avoids the death penalty for a treason conviction; his sentence converts to life in prison at the Robben Island prison.
Upset when France gives up so quickly,Charles de Gaulleforms a resistance movement known as "Free French."
Ayers is a talented student at Julliard, until he develops a mental disorder and drops out.
Anna and Dostoevsky work together and their relationship becomes personal.
While Key and Beanes are on the British ship, flag maker Mary Young Pickersgill's flag flies over Baltimore's harbor.
Slaves of Southern owners are subject to the Fugitive Slave Law.
Seeing the potential for bootlegging when the alcohol ban takes effect, rival gangs kill each other to claim their share of the business.
Giuseppi Garibaldi, a native of the Piedmont region of Italy, was instrumental in bringing the southern Italian states into the unification process.
Alexander wants a fair fight with Darius, but before he can kill him, Darius' own army assassinates Darius.
George Jung and Carlos Lehder import most of the cocaine in the US during the late 70s and 80s.
Colonials do not want to pay taxes to Britain since they elect no members of Parliament.
The police catch George again, and he makes deals against Lehder and Manuel Noreiga. Pablo Escobar walks away.
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