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100 People Who Made History: Meet the People Who Shaped the Modern World

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100 People Who Made History: Meet the People Who Shaped the Modern World

Subjects

  • History Time - blasts from the past

Average rating

5 out 5

7 reviews

Rub shoulders with the most amazing people from around the world who have transformed the world we live in.

This spectacular visual guide introduces you to big names and famous faces – find out about their incredible true life stories and discover the different ways in which they made their own special mark on the world.??

The breathtaking roll call includes great thinkers, revolutionary leaders, daring explorers, powerhouse politicians, clever inventors, skilled artists, sporting legends, and music icons. From Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, and George Washington, to Charles Darwin, Jane Goodall, and Mark Zuckerberg, this top 100 takes in the most diverse variety of people from across the world and spanning the centuries.

??History’s movers and shakers are showcased in personal profiles alongside eye-catching illustrations, accessible biographies, key quotations, and fascinating facts. Links between the past and present are established as each superstar follows in the footsteps of previous influential figures, as well as inspiring future famous names.?

Part of DK’s best-selling top 100 series, 100 People Who Made History gives you the opportunity to meet the great and the good in unprecedented detail.

Reviews

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I love history

Anonymous 25.07.2022

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I love that book because its awesome.

Marshal Race-car Costa-Rica 21.08.2020

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This was the best book that I have ever read, this book is very factual and it is spectacular!

Earl Quincy Humdinger 03.08.2020

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i learned quite a few names from this book and if you like the events instead of people why not try 100 events that made history.

Marshal Slide Shortbread 21.07.2019

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This was so good because it told you all about the people in history.

Anonymous 04.09.2017

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I think children should read this book because it is exciting and it gives people knowledge

Anonymous 25.07.2017

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really factual book

Anonymous 21.12.2014