1000 Makers of the Millennium

Who are the men and women who have shaped the world around us in the last 1,000 years? As we prepare to enter the 21st century, 1000 Makers of the Millennium sheds new light on the leaders and thinkers, scientists and inventors, artists and writers who have made an impact on our world. Organised in chronological order, this fascinating biographical chronicle charts key international events of the last 1,000 years, from 1000 to 1999. Many spreads contain thematic boxes that focus on inventions that have contributed to key aspects of our lives such as flight, electricity, and cross-refer to other related entries. A running timeline on every page provides the historical context for the main biographies.