List of the 100 Most Influential People in Human History

Author: Michael Hart
Publisher:
Publish Date: 1999-07-03
Features: This book is the work of M.Hart, a physicist in the United States who has a deep interest in history. When it was first published in 1978, it had a significant impact and has been continuously translated into various languages. From the nearly 10,000 entries in encyclopedias, the author selected 100 historical figures based on the extent of their influence on historical progress, their scope, and the duration of their impact, among other factors, and arranged them in order according to these criteria. The author vividly describes the careers and contributions of these figures through biographical accounts. By interpreting their status and achievements, he introduces a new perspective on history. He has collected important information on 100 of the world's greatest figures, including politicians, military leaders, inventors, writers, philosophers, artists, and reformers—from Ashoka to Zoroaster. Most biographies are accompanied by photographs or sketches.