Giant Leaves His Seat: The Final Moments of the World's 100 Most Influential People

Author: Kaufman Wang Qi Xiong Yi
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: Typically, classic books do not dwell at length on the deaths of celebrities—let alone the accounts of their funerals—making it necessary for people to gain some understanding of this. However, we do not wish to adopt the solemn and tedious style of classic books, listing events in a long and cumbersome manner. Instead, we aim to concisely capture the readers' attention and tell them how the great figures who once played pivotal roles in our history and had a profound impact on it left the world. For example: How did Casanova's last supper go? What did Rousseau say on his deathbed? Why did Vincent die? What did Mata Hari wear at her execution? Why did Freud hide under the blanket before his death? This book answers many such questions, offering both educational value and entertainment, as well as being touching yet lighthearted.