101 People

The Story of America-Told One Person at a Time From the first humans who crossed into North America to astronauts walking on the Moon, 101 People Who Made the USA brings the nation's history vividly to life through the lives of those who shaped it. Meet presidents and pioneers, rebels and reformers, poets and inventors, cowboys and civil rights leaders. From George Washington and Harriet Tubman to Amelia Earhart, Martin Luther King Jr., and Elvis Presley, this sweeping, accessible volume explores the people behind the events that defined the United States. Some made the country what it is through vision, courage, or innovation. Others shaped it through conflict, controversy, or revolution. But all left a lasting mark on the American story. Whether you're a history buff, a student, or just curious about the people who built a nation, this book is your essential, human-centered guide to the making of the United States.

The Story of Ireland-Told Through the People Who Lived It From ancient warriors and legendary saints to poets, rebels, scientists, spies, and sporting heroes, 101 People Who Made the Republic of Ireland brings the nation's rich and turbulent history to life through the remarkable individuals who shaped it. Spanning thousands of years, this engaging and accessible book introduces readers to visionaries and revolutionaries - from Saint Brigid and Brian Boru to James Joyce, Michael Collins, Veronica Guerin, and many more. Some changed the course of politics, others inspired through art or science. All left a lasting legacy. Whether they were born in the country or made it their home, each person in this book played a part in building the Irish Republic-through war, creativity, resistance, reform, and vision. Part of the acclaimed 101 People series, this is history told through human stories - bold, brilliant, heartbreaking, and unforgettable.

From Ancient Civilizations to Modern Icons - Discover the People Who Shaped Mexico Who made Mexico? Not just emperors and presidents, but poets, warriors, rebels, artists, scientists, saints, and revolutionaries. Spanning over 180 million years - from prehistoric fossils to 20th-century thinkers - 101 People Who Made Mexico tells the sweeping story of a nation through the lives of the people who shaped its destiny. You'll meet famous figures like Frida Kahlo, Benito Juárez, Pancho Villa, and Hernán Cortés, alongside lesser-known yet fascinating characters - from Mayan queens and Aztec philosophers to printing pioneers, tequila inventors, and Medal of Honor winners. Some changed the country through politics or war. Others transformed it with words, art, faith, or innovation. All left their mark. Part of the 101 People series, this book is history as it should be - vivid, personal, and impossible to put down. Whether you're a history lover, student, traveler, or curious reader, this is your essential guide to the human story behind modern Mexico.