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Michael H. Hart - The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History

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In 1978, when Michael Hart's controversial book The 100 was first published, critics objected that Hart had the nerve not only to select who he thought were the most influential people in history, but also to rank them according to their importance. Needless to say, the critics were wrong, and to date over 60,000 copies of the book have sold. Hart believed that in the intervening years the influence of some of his original selections had grown or lessened and that new names loomed large on the world stage. Thus, the publication of this revised and updated edition of The 100. As before, Hart's yardstick is influence: not the greatest people, but the most influential, the people who swayed the destinies of millions of human beings, determined the rise and fall of civilizations, changed the course of history. With incisive biographies, Hart describes their careers and contributions. Explaining his ratings, he presents a new perspective on history, gathering together the vital facts about the world's greatest r

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An enlightening list

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Pros Interesting biographies, provides better understanding of world history, fun list
Cons Not objective science, non-serious concept
Recommended it? Yes

Who were the most influential people in history and why? If you know some world history you also know that someone's fame and the impact that he has had on history are two different things. There are many individuals whose impact on history has been enormous even though most people have never heard... Read full review »

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100 : A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History - Michael H. Hart - 9780806513508 - 0806513500

ISBN13: 9780806513508. ISBN10: 0806513500. by Michael H. Hart. Published by Penguin Group (USA) Inc.. Edition: REV 92

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Authors Michael H. Hart
Nonfiction Category Biography & Autobiography • History

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PaperbackRevisedOctober 01, 1992Citadel Pr10"(h) x 7"(w) x 1.5"(d), 2.5 lbs.9780806513508
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