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Have you ever wondered about the lessons to be drawn from Nelson Mandela's life stories? The truth is, there's a lot of contradictory and even outright false information floating around about this great man. That's why we rolled up our sleeves and uncovered all the latest information and lessons to be learned from Nelson Mandela.Inside you'll read aboutThe top 3 decisions that made Nelson Mandela a great leaderThe ways Nelson Mandela changed the worldHow Nelson Mandela inspired the worldThe top 5 ways Mandela changed South AfricaHow Nelson Mandela became an inspiration for the aged - a case study of Elizabeth Marie MkameHow Nelson Mandela showed courageSeven leadership qualities exemplified by Nelson MandelaThe best three books about Nelson MandelaAnd much more You'll discover more about Nelson Mandela and his legacy. Leadership lessons from Nelson Mandela are discussed in the book. Start implementing them right away in your life because you can always practice leadership lessons wherever you maybe regardless of your status. Because the sooner you do, the sooner you'll start affecting your life and the lives of those around you in a positive manner

Throughout his life, he performed first in carnival sideshows, then in vaudeville, where he would share the stage with all manner of entertainers, and later, in his thrilling show, where he became the greatest magician and escape artist of all time.Inside you'll read aboutYouthful BeginningsFirst Attempts at PerformingRomance for HoudiniHardeenThe Early Escape Act: The "Risey Incident"The Great Illusion: MetamorphosisThe Welsh Brothers Circus ToursFirst Fraudsters ExposedBeginnings of StardomWerner Graff and the Houdini LegendHoudini and the TsarJailbreaksSome of Houdini's Signature Escapes ExplainedHow Houdini DiedAnd much more A brilliant showman, deeply interested in human psychology, and his life and work reflect these many interested, and he must have known the cachet being born in America would give his act. More than a little daredevil, Houdini performed feats never matched by any other person.

Was Giacomo Casanova one of the most prolific lovers in history, and Don Juan, an unconquerable womanizer whose life choices were driven by his loins, not his mind? Were they intelligent, erotic, unpredictable, and desperate for attention or just amoral egoists driven by lust and desires? Casanova's description of himself suggests a hero, a lover, a charmer, an intellectual genius, and a man of intense creativity who was able to turn every adversity into a triumph. Yet equally one modern perspective views as an amoral misogynist, a rapist and sexual predator driven by his selfish desires, a chancer who got lucky more times than he deserved.A rich man of noble blood Don Juan was also a scoundrel of the highest order. Still, for others, Don Juan is a more complicated character than simply being an early Casanova, a Romeo without respect. Not every story observes him as such. The reason Don Juan's story is so famous is probably that there is a bit of him in most men in their dreams, at least. Some say he is more victim than culprit; others that there is nothing wrong with enjoying life, provided doing so harms no one and nobody is induced to do something they would rather not. Our challenge is to find out exactly what kind of man Don Juan was. The answer might surprise us.Inside you'll read about- Early years of Casanova and Don Juan- Catholic life and imprisonment- Amazing journeys- The lady who changed Casanova's lifeAnd much more History likes to glamorize; it also favors hyperbole and romanticism. The truth of the man is that while he may not have been as bad as we might fear; he certainly was not as good as he liked to boast. When we use the term 'a Casanova' or "Don Juan" to describe someone, it is up to our judgment as to whether we use the term as one of derision or compliment.

Did Christopher Columbus discover America or a route to the Far East? He was an Italian explorer, navigator, and colonist who had a singular goal toward which he was driven. His courage was astounding, as he and his three small ships set sail across the Atlantic Ocean. Columbus and his men took precarious and dangerous journeys toward a blue horizon. All they had to depend upon were nautical charts, an astrolabe and a quadrant. The maps he used were developed by more ancient astronomers such as Ptolemy and Eratosthenes - men who had never sailed the great sea.Inside you'll read aboutBirth of the DreamStumbling BlocksThe First Voyage WestwardThe First Voyage HomeThe Second VoyageThe Third Voyage & The TroublesThe Final Voyage and DeathAnd much more Still, for others, Don Juan is a more complex character than simply being an early Casanova; a Romeo without respect. Some say he is more victim than culprit; others that there is nothing wrong with enjoying life, provided doing so harms no one and nobody is induced to do something they would rather not. Our challenge is to find out exactly what kind of man Don Juan really was. The answer might surprise us.

We keep in our mind for some reason as we grow and get older that George Washington wore false wooden teeth and that is why you never see a picture of him smiling. The explanation sounds good when you are a child, and at that time you can't refute that story. In this version, you will find things about George Washington that might surprise you and that you did not know before you read this book. You will find out that he was the type of man that tried to lay things out in such a way as to make his opponent look bad or if need be, to bend the truth if necessary. Alexander Hamilton's story seems like a classic tale from rags to riches, of a poor boy whose hard work and perseverance allowed him to become one of the greatest historical figures of a nation. Alexander Hamilton left behind an impressive legacy, in no small part due to his success in defining the economic and political systems of the United States. Thomas Jefferson was one of the men who helped to bring the United States into being, and he shepherded the country through some of the most dynamic political years in its history. It is very possible that without his brilliance, the fledgling democracy, the first in the world since the end of Ancient Greece, may not have survived its first few trials by fire. Benjamin Franklin was very popular and highly respected in the American colonies, England and France. Franklin was highly intelligent and a very generous and compassionate human being, who often woke up early and would ask himself what good he could accomplish that day.Inside you'll read aboutGeorge Washington. What was George's tie to the Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, & the Continental CongressGeorge Washington. George has doubts he can lead the nationGeorge Washington. George elected first president - 1789Alexander Hamilton. A Commanding Critic and a Man of the ConstitutionAlexander Hamilton. A Titan of the Treasury: ReportsThomas Jefferson. Revolution and Nation BuildingThomas Jefferson. PresidencyBenjamin Franklin. Near and Far: Family Life with himBenjamin Franklin. Scientist: A kite, Electricity and InventionsBits and Pieces: Other Pieces of Benjamin FranklinAnd much more You will still not have every answer to every question you might want to know about George Washington. In some ways, he was an exciting man, deep thinking and quiet, while in other ways, you will be able to make many comparisons to the way our government is projected now in the fake news and what the press tells us is supposed to be factual reporting on our government. Alexander Hamilton's Federalist Papers continue to be the basis for Constitutional interpretation and court decisions throughout the nation, and his creation of a national bank and decision to support a strong federal power over states' power helped lay the groundwork for what could be considered a national issue over a state issue. However, his reputation wasn't always so golden. These volumes offer a fuller picture of the life of Alexander Hamilton and the various factors that combined to make the life of such a driven, intriguing man. Thomas Jefferson was a scientist, fascinated by the development of new crops and scientific agricultural techniques. He was an architect who helped to promote the popularity of neo-classical and Neo-Palladian architectural forms. He was a prodigious writer, a linguist who mastered several languages, and a naturalist who studied birds, wine, natural bridges and soil conditions. Thomas Jefferson improved many contemporary inventions, adapting them to his needs. This book will be a focus of all the pieces in his life that helped make him Benjamin Franklin most people know.

This book is about two outstanding novelists. Ernest Miller Hemingway is one of the most interesting characters you will ever read about in your life. After reaching the age of being able to join the war effort his journeys in life only had begun. He traveled everywhere with excuses to write. He loved big game hunting and large fishing expeditions and to brag about his many catches and hunts. His bragging was so big that everyone knew he had to be lying. Hemingway predicted at a young age that he would commit suicide like his father. Suicide ran rampant in the Hemingway family. You will find in the book why the Hemingways all committed suicide. Samuel Clemens, Mark Twain, whatever name you want to call him, was a complex individual who was moody and had a dark side but never showed it to his audience because he needed their buy-in for him to make money. When he worked as a riverboat captain, he saw how the rich and famous lived. He thought he would like that kind of life.Inside you'll read aboutErnest's Birth and Younger YearsErnest, WWI and Pauline PfeifferErnest's Unconsummated Love AffairErnest's Challenges with Mental IssuesMark Twain. A Premature Baby Who Had a Lot to SayMark Twain. All He Knew Was WorkMark Twain. Sam & His WomenMark Twain. On Religion and PoliticsAnd much more When it came to Hemingway's collection of six-toed cats, he was a bowl of jelly. He melted like butter and spoke softly and cuddled them like they were all royalty. His cats never had to want for anything. He had an extreme attachment to all his pets. Ernest's life did not go out large as he lived. It was quiet, in an area where no one would find his burial grounds for quite some time and for years the public had no idea that he had committed suicide. Killing himself at 61 seemed to have cut a brilliant man's life very short when he was beginning to become famous worldwide. Read on to see what you think. Mark Twain liked giving his speeches and traveling as he made much more money and much more quickly. He was terrible with finances and went bankrupt at one point in his life but soon got his families footing back on solid ground. Of real interest, you will find he had two loves in his life. One who married him and stood by his side no matter what and one who came to him only in his dreams but was as real as anyone living that he kept correspondence with even after being married.

The book is about two powerful queens and those two were forces of nature. Eleanor of Aquitaine was the wife of kings, the mother of kings, a duchess in her own right and a tool of no man. She was headstrong and independent in an age when women were essentially to be seen and not heard. Queen Victoria may have been a lonely child, but she was thrown into the spotlight before dawn one morning when her uncle passed away. For Queen Victoria you will find she lived life large. She loved deeply and mourned deeper. Her love for her Albert never left her to the day she died. Many rumors abound that there were other lovers and that she was drawn to many men. Some proven, some not.Inside you'll read aboutEleanor of Aquitaine. ConflictEleanor of Aquitaine. Penitent CrusadeEleanor of Aquitaine. A New KingdomEleanor of Aquitaine. Rebellion, Ransom and RetributionQueen Victoria. The birth that altered world historyQueen Victoria. Now the thrownQueen Victoria. What happened during her reignQueen Victoria. Loves flame burns outAnd much more Eleanor's life was as extraordinary as the times in which she lived, and in many ways, she was the most modern woman in medieval France. The book tells you about bright events of the lives of her husbands and sons who left a mark in the history of Europe. Queen Victoria's life and time changed the way history evolved, not just in England, but around the world. She was raised in a world of prestige and unlimited wealth; never having to worry about anything that her heart desired. However, she did learn that money could not buy life nor keep death at bay when it came to her sweet Albert.

Mahatma Gandhi started his first all-India movement against British colonial rule a century ago. Winston Churchill was, and continued to be, unimpressed by Gandhi's efforts. It has been fifty years since Churchill's passing, and he is still one of the most discussed historical figures in many areas of the world, including England and the United States. During his life, Winston had obtained honor in several areas as he was a historian, politician, statesman, parliamentarian, journalist, soldier, and painter. Even with all his accomplishments, he still is a man who does not often receive the credit he deserves. Part of the reason for this is because it is so hard to grasp the many areas of Churchill's life, especially when looking at the length and accomplishments of his political career. Mohandas Gandhi bent his small frame and reached for the ground. Supporting himself on the long pole he carried, his layers of loose white robes flapping gently in the breeze, he scooped a handful of natural salt from the dry earth. Lifting it, grains spilling from his hands, he looked an oddly insignificant figure. But the title Mahatma meant a man revered, a sage, a holy person. His body may look frail, but it was filled with strength. And so was his mind.Inside you'll read aboutA look at Winston Churchill's Childhood, Military Career and as an AuthorWinston Churchill, Family Man, and PoliticsThe Later Years of Sir Winston ChurchillMahatma Gandhi. From Salt Marches to WarMahatma Gandhi. The Quiet Revolutionary Learns His TradeMahatma Gandhi. Amritsar - The Greatest InjusticeMahatma Gandhi. Assassination of An IconAnd much more Many people call Churchill one of the last great historians while others discuss his political career, which is the area of his life he is most known for. His political career spanned from about 1900 and well into the 1940s, which saw him face two wars and varying social changes. In his early years, Winston Churchill wanted to prove he was more than just a son of aristocratic parents. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. Just over seventy years from Gandhi's death and India is unrecognizable from the troubled state that saw his death. It has the seventh biggest economy in the world and is closing fast on its former ruler, the United Kingdom.

Did James Cook achieve fame by mapping the known world? Were his maps so accurate that many were used right into the 20th Century? Cook, an 18th Century explorer, lived during a time when humankind was yet na ve and inexperienced in terms of understanding their environment. His legacy is quite astounding, given the fact that mankind had only begun to develop instrumentation. The people from Europe had never before seen Hawaii, Tahiti, Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, nor crossed the Antarctic circle.Inside you'll read aboutJames Cook, Master's MateAustralia and New ZealandAntarctica and the Search for the South PoleThe Fateful Third VoyageAnd much more Cook met and mingled with many different cultures, most of which were those of the South Pacific Ocean. He and his men even witnessed a human sacrifice. There were three voyages in all. The first one ran from 1768 to 1771 and included Tahiti, Australia, and New Zealand. The second voyage went from 1772 to 1775 and was mostly spent around the coast of Antarctica. Cook's third and final voyage went from 1776-1779. It entailed the western coast of North America and Alaska where Cook fruitless sought for the fabled Northwest Passage. Was James Cook murdered by the Hawaiians? Was that a tragic incident that should have never happened?

These two men are brilliant showmen. Throughout his life, Houdini performed first in carnival sideshows, then in vaudeville, where he would share the stage with all manner of entertainers, and later, in his thrilling show, where he became the greatest magician and escape artist of all time. Phineas Taylor Barnum was a successful small business owner, entrepreneur, newspaper editor, museum owner, sideshow operator, touring promoter for opera singers, theatrical producer, circus owner, congressman, mayor, and philanthropist. He had an influence on virtually every aspect of American life and it cannot be underestimated.Inside you'll read aboutHarry Houdini. First Attempts at PerformingHarry Houdini. The Early Escape Act: The "Risey Incident"Harry Houdini. The Great Illusion: MetamorphosisHow Houdini DiedPhineas Taylor Barnum. The Variety ShowsPhineas Taylor Barnum. Jenny LindPhineas Taylor Barnum. After Jenny LindPhineas Taylor Barnum. PoliticsAnd much more A brilliant showman, deeply interested in human psychology, and Houdini's life and work reflect these many interested, and he must have known the cachet being born in America would give his act. More than a little daredevil, Houdini performed feats never matched by any other person. Phineas Taylor Barnum's name has been associated with circus sideshows and freaks and jokes for more than a century, but the truth is that he was a great man and a visionary who shaped the country he loved so much.

Was Don Juan an unconquerable womanizer and a philanderer whose life choices were driven by his loins, not his mind? A rich man of noble blood, indeed. But also, a scoundrel of the highest order. Still, not every story sees him as such. The reason Don Juan's story is so popular is probably that there is a bit of him in most men in their dreams at least. Not in the misogynistic way of some telling of the Spaniard's life, but who doesn't, in their wildest, most secret dreams, wish that they held a little more attraction for those they desire? Had a tad more confidence?Inside you'll read aboutUnwanted Role ModelsJourneys and DangerA Libertine Who Never LearnsA Man Misunderstood?The Sick RoseAnd much more Still, for others, Don Juan is a more complex character than simply being an early Casanova; a Romeo without respect. Some say he is more victim than culprit; others that there is nothing wrong with enjoying life, provided doing so harms no one and nobody is induced to do something they would rather not. Our challenge is to find out exactly what kind of man Don Juan really was. The answer might surprise us.

Was Sigmund Freud a sexual deviant? The book you are about to read should enlighten you to many things that you never knew about Sigmund Freud. The real issues in Freud's life and how bad it was for others. How unfair it was to all others that had the unfortunate chance to cross paths with him.Inside you'll read aboutGolden SigiFreud's EducationCocaine - A Great AddictionHysteria & HypnosisFreud & FamilyAnna, O.After Freud's DeathAnd much more The book will introduce you to some of his unorthodox methods that you will be able to tell immediately cannot be real. It will allow you to see the rise and fall of Sigmund Freud and make you wonder what wires had gotten so crossed and so frayed in his brain to make him into the insane person he became to do everything he had done.

Thomas Jefferson was one of the men who helped to bring the United States into being, and he shepherded the country through some of the most dynamic political years in its history. It is very possible that without his brilliance, the fledgling democracy, the first in the world since the end of Ancient Greece, may not have survived its first few trials by fire. Alexander Hamilton started his life in the British West Indies. His story seems like a classic tale from rags to riches, of a poor boy whose hard work and perseverance allowed him to become one of the greatest historical figures of a nation. Alexander Hamilton left behind an impressive legacy, in no small part due to his success in defining the economic and political systems of the United States.Inside you'll read aboutThomas Jefferson. Born to PrivilegeThomas Jefferson. Revolution and Nation BuildingThomas Jefferson. PresidencyThomas Jefferson. Second TermAlexander Hamilton. The Orphan of the CaribbeanAlexander Hamilton. A Commanding Critic and a Man of the ConstitutionAlexander Hamilton. A Titan of the Treasury: ReportsAlexander Hamilton. Resignation, the Reynolds Affair, and WoundsAnd much more Jefferson was a scientist, fascinated by the development of new crops and scientific agricultural techniques. He was an architect who helped to promote the popularity of neo-classical and Neo-Palladian architectural forms. He was a prodigious writer, a linguist who mastered several languages, and a naturalist who studied birds, wine, natural bridges and soil conditions. Thomas Jefferson improved many contemporary inventions, adapting them to his needs. Hamilton's Federalist Papers continue to be the basis for Constitutional interpretation and court decisions throughout the nation, and his creation of a national bank and decision to support a strong federal power over states' power helped lay the groundwork for what could be considered a national issue over a state issue. However, his reputation wasn't always so golden. These volumes offer a fuller picture of the life of Alexander Hamilton and the various factors that combined to make the life of such a driven, intriguing man.

Most typical people will look up to Presidents of our country like they are above us, on a pedestal. Maybe not so much today as they did in Lincoln's time, but today we have so much media to broadcast their sins and shortcomings at a minute notice, so we are ready to burn them at stake for the very sins and weaknesses for which many of us are committing ourselves. Was Abraham Lincoln the same when he met the people he served? Did he feel that he was above anyone? In this book, you will be able to find out about his lowly beginnings, about his family, how they had to move so often when he was but a lad, how badly he wanted to attend school and how he finally met and married Mary Todd. You will find out about them having four children and what the future held for each of them.Inside you'll read aboutAbraham Lincoln's Early DaysThe Lincolns Move to IllinoisThe Lincoln BoysThe Madness of Mary LincolnQuestionable Rumors About LincolnOn the Road to the PresidencyWartime politics Lincoln's FinalHoursAnd much more You will also find out how Mary Todd Lincoln's insanity affected her, their children and President Lincoln. You will learn about his climb in political life to President. And you will discover that it was then as it is now, some of the people loved him, and some of them hated him. You will find out about some of the rumors and gossips attached to Mary and Abraham Lincoln. I will leave it to you in making up your mind as to what you believe. Please enjoy what this book holds for you.

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone during the years of the Industrial Age in Europe and America. It was the day and age for new innovations and new devices that exploded in the field of manufacturing. While many of those instruments were suited for large companies and the wealthy, why not invent devices that everyone could use? This is the story of Alexander Graham Bell, of his telephone and of all the other inventions that sprung from his fruitful mind. Although he worked with the deaf, he never lived in a world of silence, and neither did his hearing-impaired family and friends.Inside you'll read aboutBudding InventorA Lovely Wife: A Loving LifeMixing Business with PleasureAnd much more Alexander Graham Bell was a precious young man, and it didn't dismay him that many others, who were older and more experienced than he, were scrambling to build the world's first telephone. There was a stampede to the patent office toward the latter half of the 19th Century. Patent attorneys were shown anything from rough pencil drawings to scribbled out explanations of how these devices were sure to work. Many, many of the applicants presented verbal ideas. Others, though, designed carefully engineered diagrams and prototypes. Only Alexander Graham Bell and his assistant, James Watson, had demonstrated it in front of influential scientists and notable statesmen at a University.

Has Ivan Chetvyorty been a wicked and ruthless leader? Has his nation suffered as he pursued his own corrupted agendas? Surely, though, none comes close to the violent, lascivious, vengeful reign of Ivan Chetvyorty Vasilyevich, born to the Rurik Dynasty in the Grand Duchy of Muscovy. Indeed, this man's period in power was one of the longest in Russian history, lasting more than half a century. If the early years of his rule saw him as just a child, powerless to stop the corruption of his supposed mentors, he more than made up for it when coming of age. And Russia suffered as a result.Inside you'll read aboutBirth of a TyrantA Menagerie of MarriagesA Tyrant's AgonyThe Sacking of Novgorod, and Other CampaignsDeathAnd much more He was also the first Tsar of this great country. A title he endowed upon himself which, as we shall later see, carried much greater significance to the Russian people than those four small letters might suggest. This is a man whose reign went unrecorded - the fear of putting in writing anything he said or did is far too great to entertain. Thus, his history is told through stories passed down through generations, legends which have entered folklore. If his history is therefore subject to the variations wrought by time, and the passions and fear he generated, one fact does stand tall and true. That is that we know this tyrant by a more memorable name. Ivan the Terrible. Perhaps the most understated title in the history of mankind.

Had Charles Dickens a terrible life when he was a child, or his parents provided a fairy tale childhood for him? His father was sent to the prison for being in debt two times in Charles life. At ten years old Charles was forced to go to work to support the family walking five miles one way to work and working ten-hour days. He wanted a college degree so badly he could taste it. He knew hard work and how to keep his word. He had an extremely high IQ and what seemed like a photographic memory. There are different and varying opinions on whether he was a ladies man or not; but once you research Charles, you cannot help but to label him as a ladies man; some may even label him as a pedophile with his very young sister-in-law. You will find out the details of the terrible railroad accident he was involved in with his girlfriend and her mother. He became obsessed with hypnotism and was more than happy to make house calls to perform the mesmerism treatment on others to help with their afflictions.Inside you'll read aboutWhere Life BeganCharles and MariaCharles and His ChildrenLove, Lust, InfidelityFamous Works of DickensSome Shocking Truths About EnglandClose Brush with DeathAnd much more Dickens had ten children total, and he was not into the business of raising kids and spending time with them, but when he divorced Catherine, he wound up with eight of the children and one son stayed behind to live with Catherine. Dickens never seemed to be the touchy, feely, hands-on type father and he traveled extensively and often to promote his books and lecturing. Even though Dickens had planned where he was to be buried, his wishes were not granted when he died. This book will answer that question. Even though his book "A Christmas Carol" did not seem like it with Ebenezer Scrooge, Dickens always felt sorry for the less fortunate children of England.

Ernest Miller Hemingway is one of the most interesting characters you will ever read about in your life. After reaching the age of being able to join the war effort his journeys in life only had begun. He traveled everywhere with excuses to write. While on his adventures he would meet new women, who interested him and flirt with them unbounded even in front of his wives; most of who seemed to be used to all of it. He loved big game hunting and large fishing expeditions and to brag about his many catches and hunts. His bragging was so big that everyone knew he had to be lying. Hemingway predicted at a young age that he would commit suicide like his father. Suicide ran rampant in the Hemingway family. You will find in the book why the Hemingways all committed suicide.Inside you'll read aboutErnest Birth and Younger YearsErnest, WWI and Pauline PfeifferStories of WarErnest's Unconsummated Love AffairErnest's Challenges with Mental Issues WhereErnest Finally Got to RestAnd much more When it came to his collection of six-toed cats, he was a bowl of jelly. He melted like butter and spoke softly and cuddled them like they were all royalty. His cats never had to want for anything. He had an extreme attachment to all his pets. Ernest's life did not go out large as he lived. It was quiet, in an area where no one would find his burial grounds for quite some time and for years the public had no idea that he had committed suicide. Killing himself at 61 seemed to have cut a brilliant man's life very short when he was beginning to become famous worldwide. Read on to see what you think.

This book is about two great scientists. Isaac Newton's main body of work was as a physicist and mathematician. He was a part of a scientific revolution in the 17th century which would fundamentally change the way that people would see the world. In the field of optics, he would advance our understanding of light and how we saw it. Albert Einstein was an outstanding physician and mathematician of the 20th century. He was a pure genius who created a formula that would build a bomb capable of killing thousands at a time. Albert learned to play the violin. He could play a few notes on the piano or the violin, and then he would jot down notes on some theory. Einstein won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1922.Inside you'll read aboutIsaac Newton. Born into TragedyIsaac Newton. The Start of His GeniusNewton and His RivalsIsaac Newton. The Apple MythNewton's Dark ObsessionsNewton's Weird and Wonderful PersonalityAlbert Einstein. A Genius Shows Up with a Deformed HeadEinstein Finds He Has EnemiesAlbert Had His Problems TooAlbert Einstein. The End is Soon to ComeAnd much more In mechanics Newton would create his famous three laws of motion but it's in physics that he became most well-known for his understanding of gravity, and in mathematics for his discovery of calculus and his writing perhaps the single most important scientific book of all-time, the 'Principia' which is still referenced today. As far as the way Einstein lived his life, well, read on, and you be the judge to see if you think he had a full and happy life. Einstein's story awaits you on the pages ahead.

This book is about two Roman Emperors. Marcus Aurelius was an outstanding person and Emperor of Ancient Rome. He was far more concerned with ways of thinking than with warfare. Being a small boy, he applied himself to task with education. Marcus preferred others over himself, putting his own welfare aside for the good of other people. His nature is obvious in his kindness and consideration for others; but his sharp intelligence is also evident in his writing and in his excellence in jurisprudence. People called him a Great Emperor and a Philosopher King. The name Caligula has come down to us in the modern world as one of these terrible people. His name is instantly associated with madness and cruelty. Roman historians, some virtually his contemporaries, listed him as one of the worst emperors that Rome ever had. He has been portrayed in ancient sources as tyrannical, sexually deviant, cruel, and given to the sort of personal and financial excesses that would make even Marie Antoinette blush.Inside you'll read aboutThe Young MarcusMarcus Aurelius. Philosopher turned EmperorMarcus Aurelius. The youngest Consul in Roman historyCaligula. The New Emperor Takes the ThroneCaligula. A Very Un-Roman EmperorCaligula. It's All True...Or Is It?And much more The part of this book is a chronological biography of Aurelius' life. Its aim is to not only describe the historical events of his life, but also to delve into his character. It explores who the man really was, especially the contrast between the high station thrust upon him and the simplicity he longed for. We will examine the stories about Caligula as they have come to us from historians like Suetonius, Cassius Dio and Tacitus. Then we will examine a new interpretation of the same evidence put forward by German historian Aloys Winterling.