This book is a superb chronological guide to the famous people who have influenced our world , whether they were generals or Presidents ,scientists or inventors , film stars or sportspeople . Delve into Explorers and you will find Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan as well as Amy Johnson and Neil Armstrong . Artists and Architects will help you discover Leonardo da Vinci , Rembrandt and Andy Warhol as well as the futuristic imaginations of Antonio Caudi , Le Corbusier and Norman Foster . There are also special in dePth atures about icons of particular significQnce in their field , including Christopher Columbus , Napoleon , Charlie Chaplin , Marilyn Monroe 。Muhammad Ali and Nelson Mandela . Packed with information and fascinating details , 1000 Yhars of Famous People is truly a book for all ages to dip into ,read and enjoy.

　　This is a book about people - the people who have made their mark on the world during the last millennium .It is a stylish ,fact-filled celebration of the onteworthy and the ontorious, their achievements and the legacis they have left humankind .As well as basic biographies that outline where these People is packed with extra in formation and quirky details about these highest achievers,With its mixture of stunning artwork and photographs,this book gives a unique insight into the lives of the good and the great the famous and the infamous ,and is superd reference and entertainment for all the family.