influence

The first part of the book is on Realism, with essays on Balzac, Dickens, and Gogol. The second part of the book shows how Dostoevsky this tradition and made it his own.

Contains articles that provide information about French leader Napoleon Bonaparte, discussing the major influences on his character and career, his domestic and foreign policies, his military career, and his legacy.

Discusses how Aristotle influenced the thought and progress of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish societies.

Describes the scientific work of Albert Einstein in the year 1905 that made a permanent mark on the history and future of science. Discusses how Einstein's work on the particle theory of light, molecular dimensions, Brownian motion, special relativity, and his famous equation of E=mc2 changed our world forever.

Provides a biography of Abraham Lincoln focusing on his lasting impact on America and the world.