Pioneers in History
7 total works
Describes some of the first civilizations and their rulers, from Sargon of Akkad to the last Aztec emperor.
Covering the main periods of world history form 2400 BC to the present day, this series describes key people from many countries and cultures who have influenced the course of history. The evidence supplied aims to enable the reader to decide how and why these people were important to the development of the world's civilizations. Boudicca, Martin Luther King, Lorenzo the Magnificent, Thomas Paine, Catherine the Great, Cory Aquino and Napoleon Boneparte, are some of the key historical figures examined. A time chart is included in each book. This pack contains one each of the six titles.
Brief biographies of nineteen people of the past 200 years who have tried to improve the lives of others in some way.
Presents brief biographies of nineteen absolute rulers, from Charlemagne to Idi Amin.
Describes leaders of revolutions throughout history, from Queen Boudicca to Corazon Aquino.
Describes the major religions of the world and their founders.
Biographical capsules of significant individuals who have influenced the world of ideas, from Plato to Nelson Mandela.