1000 Makers of the Millennium: Men and Women Who Have Shaped the Last 1,000 Years (1999) Simon Adams (Author)
1000 Makers of the Millennium: The Men and Women Who Have Shaped the Last 1,000 Years details the amazing and interesting stories of those people who influenced the world during the last millennium. Each century's entries are organized chronologically by birthday and alphabetized by last name. The book features short biographies, photos, illustrations, and painting about the men and women who changed the world. A time line at the bottom of each page documents significant historical events during the lives of the men and women featured in the book. Sidebars also highlight important social issues and dilemmas. The book includes biographical information about inventors, writers, political figures, artists, athletes, religious leaders, performers, philosophers, and many others.
SUB GENRE :
Historical, Young Adult, Young Readers
SUBJECT :
Biographies, History, Multiculturalism
Gale Document Number: GALE|M1300110346
Gale Database: What Do I Read Next?, 2009
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