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The 1000 most remarkable individuals of the last 1000 years! Doers and thinkers, movers and shakers, rulers and writers, inventors and rebels, they're all here. Organized chronologically and covering the entire world for a truly multicultural approach, 1000 Makers of the Millennium tells the fascinating stories of the men and women who shaped the world we live in today. Lavishly illustrated in the best DK style, 1000 Makers of the Millennium also features thematic boxed features and a running timeline to place the biographies in their proper historical context. 1000 Makers of the Millennium will inform and delight young people and grown-ups alike as the dawn of a new millennium approaches.
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This fascinating book is packed chock full of big, gorgeous photos and illustrations...this ultimate "who's who" is an excellent resource for the whole family. (amazon.com)
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With this up-to-date library on hand, kids will plunge boldly into the 21st century equipped with more knowledge than would fit in a time capsule! (amazon.com December 1, 1999)
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(This book) can't be beat. Vivid illustrations are kid-friendly and adult enticing. (BookPage, December 1999)
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...This ambitious effort will be the starting point for many historical journeys. (Kirkus Reviews, November 15, 1999)
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An expert compendium of the 1000 most remarkable individuals of the last 1000 years... (an) accessible and invaluable reference guide (Teenreads.com, December 20, 1999)