The Britannica Guide to the World's Most Influential People
The Britannica Guide to the World's Most Influential People

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Publisher: Rosen Education Service

Published: 2010-01-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781615300327

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It has been said that when it comes to success, it isn't what you know, but who you know. In this intriguing series, readers get the best of both worlds. Concise but information-packed biographies grace these pages, detailing the lives and lifes work of hundreds of leading individuals from an assortment of disciplines. Readers will get to know the foremost minds within science, art, writing, music, invention, and philosophy. Eminent women and world leaders are also reviewed. Each valuable compendium offers a comprehensive index, complementary visuals, and behind-the-scenes details that reveal the very human nature behind famous personalities.

Britannica Guide to 100 Most Influential Scientists
Britannica Guide to 100 Most Influential Scientists

Author: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

Published: 2008-10-01

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 1593398468

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The 100 Most Influential Scientists is part of the Britannica Guide Series that offers a look into 100 scientists from Ancient Greece to the present day. The Britannica Guides series offers an essential introduction to many of the key issues of our time. Clear, accurate, and meticulously researched, the series gives both background and analysis for when you need to know for sure what is really happening in the world, whether you are an expert, student, or traveler.

The 100 Most Influential World Leaders of All Time
The 100 Most Influential World Leaders of All Time

Author: Britannica Educational Publishing

Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing

Published: 2009-10-01

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 1615300597

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It takes a great deal of personal strength, charisma, and intelligence to lead others. Some leaders improve the lives of their fellow citizens while others rule with an iron fist, oblivious to the plight of others. This book covers the lives and agendas of leaders good and bad, those who history has justifiably vilified and others who will be cherished for years to come.

The Britannica Guide to the World's Most Influential People: Sets 1 - 2
The Britannica Guide to the World's Most Influential People: Sets 1 - 2

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Publisher: Rosen Education Service

Published: 2016-07-30

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781508100041

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Concise but information-packed biographies grace these pages, detailing the lives and life's work of hundreds of leading individuals from an assortment of disciplines. Readers will get to know the foremost minds within technology, medicine, military, religion, and entertainment. Each figure's life and accomplishments are put into context, showing how their contributions changed the world we live in. In addition, each title offers a comprehensive index, complementary visuals, and behind-the-scenes details that reveal the very human nature behind famous personalities.

The 100 Most Influential Musicians of All Time
The 100 Most Influential Musicians of All Time

Author: Britannica Educational Publishing

Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing

Published: 2009-10-01

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 1615300562

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Welcome to a veritable feast for readersÂ’ eyes, minds, and, by extension, ears. Filled with profiles of truly accomplished musicians across a broad spectrum of musical styles and genres, this volume includes such varied musical artists as Ludwig von Beethoven, Elvis Presley, and hip-hop artist Jay-Z.

The 100 Most Influential Philosophers of All Time
The 100 Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

Author: Brian Duignan Senior Editor, Religion and Philosophy

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2009-12-20

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 1615300090

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Presents an introduction to the world's most influential philosophers, with a brief summary of their lives and teachings, from the early philosophers of the Greek era up to the major philosophers of the twentieth century.

The 100 Most Influential Women of All Time
The 100 Most Influential Women of All Time

Author: Britannica Educational Publishing

Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing

Published: 2009-10-01

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 1615300589

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Through the ages women have had to fight to be taken seriously, have their work accepted, and be considered the equal of men intellectually and creatively. This book tips its hat to women such as Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, Sojourner Truth, and Princess Diana, who have made their mark and forever changed the world with their contributions.

The 100 Most Influential Religious Leaders of All Time
The 100 Most Influential Religious Leaders of All Time

Author: Hope Killcoyne

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Published: 2016-07-15

Total Pages: 494

ISBN-13: 150810042X

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This book presents biographies of 100 religious leaders who have had the greatest impact on their respective followers, nations, regions, and the world at large. Young readers not only learn about notable leaders of the various strands of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism, but also read about the contributions of offshoot sects and more obscure religions.

The 100 Most Influential Inventors of All Time
The 100 Most Influential Inventors of All Time

Author: Britannica Educational Publishing

Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing

Published: 2009-10-01

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 1615300422

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If necessity is indeed the mother of invention, then the individuals profiled in this volume should be considered the most laudable of all midwives. They each saw a need and met it. Readers will learn more about the lives and methodologies of well-known inventors such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison, and become familiar with several more whose creations have sometimes outstripped their personal fame.