Famous People in History II

There is a need for accessible short biographies of key people for younger listeners. Following the success of Famous Paople I, Nicolas Soames presents another varied group of men and women who have changed the course of history.

This is the second volume of popular histories of famous people: Alexander the Great, Joan of Arc, Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, George Washington, Ludwig van Beethoven, Louis Pasteur, Marie Curie and Mahatma Ghandi.

Music: Medieval music, 19th century orchestral music and Indian music