people who changed the world

Chronicles the life of the Ottoman sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, discussing how he ruled his empire for nearly fifty years, his efforts to extend the boundaries of Islam, his political ideas, and other related topics.

Looks at the life and accomplishments of Saladin, sultan of the kingdoms of Egypt and Syria in the late twelfth century, discussing his conquest of Jerusalem, his efforts to unite the Muslims of Egypt and Syria, and his dedication to living according to the teachings of the Koran.

A biography of thirteenth-century Italian poet-historian Dante Alighieri, discussing his youth, his days as a soldier, his civic leadership, and his years of exile from Florence.

A biography of Jackie Robinson, a man who became a pivotal figure in the areas of race and civil rights when he broke the color barrier in 1945 to become the first African-American to play major league baseball.

The story of Malcolm X from inside the Muslim mosque as told by his assistant minister, Benjamin Karim.--Cover.

Interrelates the man and his plays and poems with the personalities, the politics, and events of the age.