Big Books of 2026

A Wicked History Series

20 primary works • 20 total works
Vlad the Impaler: The Real Count Dracula
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3.56 · 480 Ratings · 100 Reviews · published 2007 · 11 editions
Reexamines the life of Vlad "the Impaler" Dracula,…

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    Grigory Rasputin: Holy Man or Mad Monk?
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    3.67     · 218 Ratings · 53 Reviews · published 2007 · 10 editions
    Traces the life of the a poor peasant who became o…

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    Genghis Khan
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    3.73     · 265 Ratings · 73 Reviews · published 2007 · 12 editions
    Explore the life and accomplishments of the Mongol…

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    Tomas de Torquemada: Architect of Torture During the Spanish Inquisition
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    3.46     · 78 Ratings · 12 Reviews · published 2007 · 6 editions
    Traces the life of the Dominican friar who led the…

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    Henry VIII
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    3.85     · 215 Ratings · 36 Reviews · published 2008 · 10 editions
    Explore the dramatic monarchy of King Henry VIII, …

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    Cixi: Evil Empress of China?
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    3.65     · 139 Ratings · 25 Reviews · published 2008 · 4 editions
    Discover the life of Cixi, the Empress of China, h…

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    Ivan the Terrible
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    3.73     · 142 Ratings · 36 Reviews · published 2008 · 4 editions
    Explore the life of Ivan the Terrible, including h…

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    Leopold II: Butcher of the Congo
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    3.56     · 98 Ratings · 21 Reviews · published 2008 · 7 editions
    Recounts the life of Leopold II of Belgium, includ…

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    Robespierre: Master of the Guillotine
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    3.81     · 83 Ratings · 19 Reviews · published 2008 · 5 editions
    The wicked ways of some of the most ruthless ruler…

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    Francisco Pizarro: Destroyer of the Inca Empire
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    3.63     · 49 Ratings · 14 Reviews · published 2008 · 5 editions
    Profiles the explorer Francisco Pizarro, from his …

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    Mary Tudor: Courageous Queen or Bloody Mary?
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    3.81     · 238 Ratings · 46 Reviews · published 2008 · 6 editions
    Her parents split up during one of the messiest di…

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    Hannibal: Rome's Worst Nightmare
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    3.84     · 139 Ratings · 25 Reviews · published 2008 · 9 editions
    Book PaperbackPublication 3/1/2009 128Reading Age …

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    Attila The Hun: Leader of the Barbarian Hordes
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    3.66     · 166 Ratings · 43 Reviews · published 2009 · 9 editions
    Describes the life of Attila, leader of the Huns, …

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    Catherine the Great: Empress of Russia
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    3.80     · 200 Ratings · 43 Reviews · 9 editions
    Discover the life and times of Catherine the Great…

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    King George III
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    3.58     · 105 Ratings · 21 Reviews · published 2009 · 7 editions
    Explore the life of King George III. The wicked wa…

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    Alexander the Great: Master of the Ancient World
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    3.53     · 180 Ratings · 29 Reviews · published 2009 · 10 editions
    The wicked ways of some of the most ruthless ruler…

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    Julius Caesar: Dictator for Life
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    3.73     · 175 Ratings · 43 Reviews · published 2009 · 9 editions
    Book PaperbackPublication 3/1/2010 128Reading Age …

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    Sir Francis Drake
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    3.56     · 75 Ratings · 20 Reviews · published 2009 · 8 editions
    Explore the life of Sir Francis Drake. The wicked …

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    Napoleon
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    3.81     · 162 Ratings · 35 Reviews · published 2009 · 9 editions
    Explore the life of Napoleon. The wicked ways of s…

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    Otto Von Bismarck: Iron Chancellor of Germany
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    4.00     · 57 Ratings · 16 Reviews · published 2009 · 3 editions
    The wicked ways of some of the most ruthless ruler…

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