Publisher's Synopsis
The historical figures who have influenced society used their words and actions to propel great change. In this important collection, readers will not only become familiar with the biographies of the famous figures but get to know them through their speeches, letters, and other writings. Readers will also come to know the causes that were so important to these people, including abolition, space exploration, the civil rights movement, and the rights of migrant farmworkers. A compelling design and carefully selected photographs of events shed further light on significant events in history.
