World’s Great Personalities

World’s Great Personalities

Swati Sengupta

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Hawk Press
Año de edición:
2025
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Biografía: general
ISBN:
9789349817821

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World’s Great Personalities brings together the inspiring lives of some of the most remarkable individuals from across the globe - pioneers, reformers, artists, leaders, scientists, and thinkers - whose achievements have shaped our modern world.From George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to Nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi, from the brilliance of Albert Einstein and Aryabhatta to the creativity of William Shakespeare, and the vision of Dalai Lama and Kalpana Chawla, this book showcases the extraordinary people who changed history and continue to influence our lives today.Ideal for students, educators, and all curious minds, this book offers a window into the lives of the world’s most admired and influential personalities.

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