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  • The 100 Most Influential Philosophers of All Time

    de Amy McKenna ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide the World's Most Influential People
    I think, therefore I am … influential. Leading philosophers conduct a rational investigation of truth to arrive at a set of principles that others believe and adopt. This compendium of the world’s greatest thinkers includes the likes of Confucius, Aristotle, Immanuel Kant, Hannah Arendt, and René Descartes. ... Leer más

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  • The History of Western Africa

    de Amy McKenna ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide to Africa
    From its ancient kingdoms to the independent post-colonial states that make up the region today, western Africa has transformed dramatically over the centuries. Economically lucrative for European slave traders and later for their colonial successors, the territories along Africa’s Atlantic coast were forced to overcome great adversity before achieving autonomy. This volume surveys the history of ... Leer más

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  • The 100 Most Influential World Leaders of All Time

    de Amy McKenna ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide the World's Most Influential People
    It takes a great deal of personal strength, charisma, and intelligence to lead others. Some leaders improve the lives of their fellow citizens while others rule with an iron fist, oblivious to the plight of others. This book covers the lives and agendas of leaders good and bad, those who history has justifiably vilified and others who will be cherished for years to come. ... Leer más

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  • The 100 Most Influential Painters & Sculptors of the Renaissance

    de Amy McKenna ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide the World's Most Influential People
    The Renaissance was a fantastic period of rebirth in terms of art and culture. This book recounts the struggles and victories of the most celebrated artists who lived and worked at this time. The masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Pieter Bruegel, Sandro Botticelli, and others are highlighted. ... Leer más

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  • The 100 Most Influential Musicians of All Time

    de Amy McKenna ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide the World's Most Influential People
    Welcome to a veritable feast for readers’ eyes, minds, and, by extension, ears. Filled with profiles of truly accomplished musicians across a broad spectrum of musical styles and genres, this volume includes such varied musical artists as Ludwig von Beethoven, Elvis Presley, and hip-hop artist Jay-Z. ... Leer más

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  • The 100 Most Influential Women of All Time

    de Amy McKenna ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide the World's Most Influential People
    Through the ages women have had to fight to be taken seriously, have their work accepted, and be considered the equal of men intellectually and creatively. This book tips its hat to women such as Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, Sojourner Truth, and Princess Diana, who have made their mark and forever changed the world with their contributions. ... Leer más

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  • The 100 Most Influential Writers of All Time

    de Amy McKenna ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide the World's Most Influential People
    There are few tools more powerful than the written word. Writers who finely hone their craft possess the ability to spread messages, change minds, or merely create something beautiful. As shown in the pages of this volume, masterful writers through the ages have run the gamut from early dramatists and poets such as Aristophanes, Sophocles, and Shakespeare to successful modern-day novelists, ... Leer más

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  • The 100 Most Influential Inventors of All Time

    de Amy McKenna ...
    Series series The Britannica Guide the World's Most Influential People
    If necessity is indeed the mother of invention, then the individuals profiled in this volume should be considered the most laudable of all midwives. They each saw a need and met it. Readers will learn more about the lives and methodologies of well-known inventors such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison, and become familiar with several more whose creations have sometimes outstripped their ... Leer más

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  • The 100 Most Influential Scientists of All Time

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    Leonardo da Vinci’s study of mechanics led to the creation of early prototypes of flying machines and submarines. Biologist Carolus Linnaeus pioneered the hierarchal system of taxonomic classification in use today, Barbara McClintock’s genetics research garnered her the Nobel Prize in Medicine. The detailed profiles of these and many other notable scientists collected in these pages are bound to ... Leer más

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  • The History of Central and Eastern Africa

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    Series series The Britannica Guide to Africa
    The abundance of natural resources endemic to central and eastern Africa has been critical in shaping the trajectory of the civilizations that have made the region their home. Like the rest of the continent, however, the areas’ riches also made them vulnerable to slave traders and colonizers who left a devastating legacy in their wake. This engrossing selection documents the history of a region ... Leer más

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  • The History of Southern Africa

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    The history of southern Africa is marked by both the convergence and divergence of diverse cultures. Clashes between European settlers and indigenous peoples throughout this section of the continent were common. At stake were rights to a wealth of natural resources and, as time went by, independence. This volume surveys the often volatile histories of each country in the region and introduces ... Leer más

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  • The History of Northern Africa

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    Alternately identified with either the countries of the Mediterranean, those of the Middle East, or other African territories, the nations of northern Africa occupy a unique physical and historical place. After centuries of fielding various foreign invaders, northern Africans have absorbed and co-opted Greek, Roman, and Arab peoples and traditions, among others. Under the pervasive turmoil that ... Leer más

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