Travel Through Time with History’s Legendary Leaders

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.

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.

System Requirements:

Windows:

• Microsoft® Windows® XP or Vista
• Pentium III® or equivalent processor
• 512 MB RAM
• 650 MB free hard-drive space
• CD-ROM drive
• 1024x768 resolution, 16-bit color
• Sound card and speakers recommended
• Printer recommended
• Internet access recommended

Macintosh:

• Mac® OS 10.3, 10.4, or 10.5.x
• PowerPC G5 or Intel Core processor
• 512 MB RAM
• 650 MB free hard-drive space
• CD-ROM drive
• 1024x768 resolution, millions of colors
• Sound card and speakers recommended
• Printer recommended
• Internet access recommended

Packaging: New in shrinkwrapped jewel case