statesmen

Contains twenty articles that provide accounts of political leaders and events that changed the course of world history,from Asoka, the Buddhist emperor c. 250 B.C., to Mikhail Gorbachev's destruction of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

A biography of the Revolutionary War patriot who was also a renowned silversmith.

Text and photographs present a biography of Gandhi. Born into a middle-class family and trained in law, he devoted his life to achieving social and political change in India.

An illustrated biography of founding father and American patriot Benjamin Franklin, discussing his childhood, achievements, and participation in the American colonies' bid for independence.

An illustrated overview of Benjamin Franklin's inventions, wisdom, and accomplishments.

Offers a look at twelve Revolutionary War heroes who, through their brave and courageous acts, helped win the war and gain this nation the freedom from Great Britain it sought.

Describes the life of this American statesman, from his birth in Harlem, to his role as general in the Persian Gulf War, to his current position of secretary of state.

Easy-to-read facts about the founding fathers of our nation.

Examines the life and times of American patriot Benjamin Franklin, born in 1706, discussing his achievements as a scientist, inventor, writer, postmaster general of the American colonies, advocate of independence, and mentor in the creation of the U.S. Constitution.