 1000 Makers Of Millennium
The men and women who made 1,000 years of history
Who are the men and women who have shaped the world around us in the
last 1,000 years? As we prepare to enter the 21st century, 1000 Makers of
the Millennium sheds new light on the leaders and thinkers, scientists and
inventors, artists and writers who have made an impact on our world.
Organised in chronological order, this fascinating biographical
chronicle charts key international events of the last 1,000 years, from
1000 to 1999.
Many spreads contain thematic boxes that focus on inventions that have
contributed to key aspects of our lives such as flight, electricity, and
cross-refer to other related entries.
A running timeline on every page provides the historical context for
the main biographies. |
