Would you like to be inspired by greatness? Take a peek into the lives of great men and women from times past and see a brighter future on the horizon. This collection of historical biographies presents the lives of ordinary people who accomplished extraordinary deeds during the time of the Middle Ages. Illustrated with stunning portraits, this inspiring compilation of stories describes with historical accuracy and age-appropriate content the quality character and unbending determination of the following figures: St Patrick Eleanor of Aquitaine Empress Theodora Joan of Arc Alcuin Johann Gutenberg Good King Wenceslas Martin Luther Whether read together as a family or alone, What Really Happened'series is an ideal way to acquaint children ages eight to fourteen with historically accurate stories of inspiring individuals who changed our world.