Pioneers in history

Biographical capsules of significant individuals who have influenced the world of ideas, from Plato to Nelson Mandela.

Brief biographies of nineteen people of the past 200 years who have tried to improve the lives of others in some way.

Describes the major religions of the world and their founders.

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 some of the first civilizations and their rulers, from Sargon of Akkad to the last Aztec emperor.