THE 100 A RANKING OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSONS IN HISTORY (REVISED & UPDATED EDITION)

A Ranking Based on Influence

The 100 by Michael H. Hart presents a ranking of influential figures from history, using influence rather than greatness as the basis for their placement.

Biographies That Shaped History

Through concise biographies, Hart discusses the careers and contributions of religious and political leaders, inventors, writers, philosophers, explorers, artists and innovators.

Revised and Updated Edition

This edition revisits the original selections to reflect changes in influence over time and presents Hart's updated perspective on people who, in his assessment, helped shape civilisations and the course of history