Travel Through Time with History's Legendary Leaders
Product Information
World Leaders explores the lives and contributions of history’s most famous
figures. Covering influential leaders from 2930 BC through the present day, this
fascinating compilation invites you to travel through time with the men and
women whose politics and power have shaped the world.
Product Features
Enlightening Biographies
Explore the lives of Alexander the Great, Attila the Hun, Fidel Castro,
Charlemagne, Cleopatra, Isabella and Ferdinand, Henry VIII, Adolf Hitler, King
Hussein, Kim Dae Jung, Vladimir Lenin, Louis XIV, Macbeth, Nelson Mandela, Golda
Meir, Mussolini, Nero, Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen of Sheba, Ronald Reagan,
Tecumseh, George Washington, and many others.
Worldwide Coverage
More than 2,100 articles cover Kings and Queens, Chiefs and Chancellors, Sultans
and Shoguns, Presidents and Prime Ministers, and other influential people across
the globe.
Fascinating Multimedia
Listen to the inaugural address of John F. Kennedy. Watch the tribute to Mahatma
Gandhi after his death. Learn about the times and achievements of leaders
ranging from George Washington to Mikhail Gorbachev. Engaging multimedia plus
more than 1,200 photos, images, and tables accompany the articles.
Quick Vocabulary Help
Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus provide instant
vocabulary help with unfamiliar terms.
Windows Requirements
- Windows XP, Vista
- Pentium III or equivalent processor
- 512 MB of RAM
- 650 MB free Hard Drive space
- CD-ROM drive
- 1024 x 768 resolution, 16-bit color
- Sound Card and speakers recommended
- Printer recommended
- Internet access recommended
Macintosh Requirements
- Mac OS 10.3, 10.4, or 10.5.x
- PowerPC G5 or Intel Core processor
- 512 MB of RAM
- 650 MB free Hard Drive space
- CD-ROM drive
- 1024 x 768 resolution, millions of colors
- Sound Card and speakers recommended
- Printer recommended
- Internet access recommended
