World Leaders Edition 1.: People Who Shaped the World

Through 120 biographical sketches in three volumes, World Leaders presents a diverse range of historical figures whose achievements have been evident and far-reaching. Each easy-to-read essay explains the leader's impact on global events, highlighting his or her childhood and educational experiences. Other value-added features include more than 150 portraits, maps and other illustrations, and informative sidebars. A subject index concludes each volume.