Shaping History: 100 Great Leaders - From Antiquity to the Present

There is a growing demand for biographies and this title settles lightly into the market. The book is hugely educational in its excellent coverage of fascinating and colourful assembly leaders. Statesmen; Military leaders; Reformers; Pioneers; Revolutionaries; Nationalists; Industrialists; Financiers. This is potted knowledge, of course, but very well researched, tightly written and highly informative. Throughout history, certain individuals have risen to the top. Driving others on, leading by example and leading from the front, they have shaped history. 100 Great Leaders looks in depth at some of the most renowned leaders, the most notorious leaders and the most unlikely leaders. Taken from ten different sectors, including the military, politics, and industry, the book provides biographical information. It takes the form of an examination of each individual's skills and qualifications for leadership, and analyses the effects of their leadership on others.