Politicians
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Abraham Lincoln
Would you like to have met Abraham Lincoln and had a discussion about his life and career? Embark on a fascinating journey with one of the most influential of all the American Presidents. From a log cabin to the White House, Abraham Lincoln became an amazing leader, who played a crucial role in the abolition of slavery. With little education, discover how this farm worker went on to become a lawyer and then the President of the USA. His story has been explored in many ways, however, in this title, you can gain a unique and personal insight into his inspirational life.
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Benjamin Franklin
Meet Benjamin Franklin, perhaps the most famous of all the Founding Fathers. His great story comes to life, as you travel with him from his early years, as part of a large family, to his time at the printing company with his brother James. This ultimately resulted in his journey to England and France, a turn of events that would define the rest of his life. His inspirational story unfurls through BioViews®.
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Cecil Rhodes
Follow in the footsteps of Cecil Rhodes, who despite ill health went from cotton farmer to diamond magnate and founder of the state of Rhodesia. He was responsible for many educational reforms and became an activist for imperial expansion in the Cape Colony. DeBeers, the company he founded, is still a highly successful company. Discover how he came to accomplish so much, often with much adversity and in harsh conditions.
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George Washington
George Washington grew up in the English colony of Virginia. He was tall and strong and respected by his friends and colleagues as a good leader. Discover what inspired him and get to know his great story. As he grew older, George saw how England took advantage of the American colonies and he didn’t like it. When the colonies declared their independence, George was chosen to lead their army as its general. When the colonies finally won their freedom, George was elected to lead the great new nation as its first president.
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Golda Meir
For someone born into poverty, amongst the persecuted Jews of the Ukraine, Golda Meir had a remarkable life. With a burning passion to represent Jewish people, she went to Israel and became the first female Prime Minister of the country. She was the third woman to hold such an office from all countries. Explore her life in a unique way, in this fascinating title from The Amazing People Club®. During her time as Prime Minister of Israel, she was known as the ‘Iron Lady’, a quality that was displayed in her contributions to many negotiations.
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Isaac Newton
Be inspired by ‘the greatest genius who ever lived’ as Sir Isaac Newton tells his own incredible story in this inspirational publication from The Amazing People Club®. Born into a wealthy farming family, Isaac’s intellectual flair was spotted early on by his schoolmaster. Follow Isaac’s meteoric rise through his years at Cambridge University, his membership and subsequent presidency of the Royal Society, his position as Master of the Royal Mint, his seat in the House of Parliament, and his eventual Knighthood. Along this journey, read how Newton came to challenge long-held scientific theories and change the way we see our world and our universe through his startling mathematical, astronomical and scientific discoveries.
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Julius Caesar
A high priest, a politician and one of Ancient Rome’s most influential leaders, Julius Caesar tells a most commanding story in this fascinating title from The Amazing People Club®. He is remembered as one of the most successful and powerful rulers in the history of the world, and his violent death led to an era of Roman civil war that lasted for many years. Get acquainted with this mighty character, who also created the Julian calendar.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma meaning ‘great soul’ is the name by which we all know the inspirational Mohandas (Mahatma) Gandhi. In this unique life story from The Amazing People Club®, you are invited to share in the thoughts and mind-set of this resolute peace lover. His compassion and respect for those around him played a pivotal part in history, as he promoted non-violence towards all living beings. During his life, he endured many hardships in his ambition to free the people of India and obtain equal rights. There is much that we can learn from this amazing character who is fondly remembered as the Father of the Indian Independence Movement.
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Marie-Elisabeth Luders
Explore the turbulent life of Marie-Elisabeth Luders, who worked tirelessly for the rights of women and children, in a society that criticised her for being a single mother. The first female in Germany to gain her doctorate, she entered politics to raise awareness about the rights of women and children. She is remembered with great respect and admiration by the Germans, and her dedication to social rights and basic equality for all, endeared her to the hearts of many. Her courage and commitment were remarkable and her story deserves to be known widely.
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Nancy Astor
Nancy Astor was the first woman to take her seat in the British House of Commons, which was even more impressive given the fact she was an American. Witty and strong-minded, Nancy Astor fought convention and turned her stately home into a hospital during the First World War. Her great story comes alive through BioViews®.
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Nancy Wake
Explore the incredible story of Nancy Wake and her amazing bravery throughout the Second World War. Follow her on her journey from her homeland, Australia, to France, where she became known as The White Mouse. She helped hundreds of people escape the German Gestapo. Her training to become a professional spy, led her into many risky situations, but her dedication and courageousness, always won through. She had an amazing life and her achievements will always be celebrated.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Nicknamed ‘the Little Corporal’ due to his short stature, Napoleon Bonaparte is regarded as one of the most ruthless and greatest military leaders of all time. During his reign, he experienced great victories and devastating defeats. His policies and practice shaped European politics in the 19th Century, and he had a major impact on France after the French Revolution, bringing about order to the country via the ‘Napoleonic Code’. Gain a personal insight into his military campaigns, as well as his personal life and relationships.
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Oliver Cromwell
Oliver Cromwell lived an extraordinary life as an English military, political and religious leader. He was both powerful and influential and gathered a strong army of men whom he named the ‘New Model Army’ , that went on to win many important battles. He rose from obscurity to the position of head of state as Lord Protector and also assisted in making England into a republican Commonwealth.
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Sirimavo Bandaranaike
Follow Sirimavo Bandaranaike on an inspirational journey, as she went from being a mother and housewife, to making history as the world’s first female Prime Minister of Ceylon and Sri Lanka. She had a natural passion for politics and used her heart and her head to lead her country. In her time, she experienced enormous support, but also much opposition. However, she always aimed to raise the standard of living of her people and fought to reduce inequality. She is remembered today, as not just the world’s first female political leader, but one of the greatest role models in women’s history.
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Thomas Jefferson
As third President of the United States of America, Thomas Jefferson greatly influenced the development of that nation. Among other things, he was the principal author of the ‘Declaration of Independence’. A highly intelligent and talented individual, Thomas showed expertise in horticulture, archaeology, palaeontology and was also known as a political philosopher. His purported love affair with slave girl Sally Hemings, has long been a topic of much debate. In this exciting title from The Amazing People Club®, gain an up-close and personal insight into the life of this great and passionate leader.
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William The Conqueror
William The Conqueror was also known as William I, King of England and Duke of Normandy. He was an innovator who brought a Norman-French culture to England during his reign. He replaced the English language, built many castles and appointed well educated men within the church, who would later serve as his administrators. His great story comes alive in this great title from The Amazing People Club®.
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Winston Churchill
Remembered by many, as one of the greatest British leaders of the 20th Century, Winston Churchill had an inherent drive to achieve his highest potential throughout his life. In this fascinating title from The Amazing People Club®, get an insight into the extraordinary life of the man who held the post of Prime Minister of Britain. He had a great thirst for adventure which led him to pursue journalistic travels, where he penned great writings. He also had a keen interest in art and used it as his saviour for when he experienced some of his darker and depressed moments, which he described as ‘the black dog’.
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