In brief, compelling and inspiring vignettes, bestselling historian Alan Axelrod pinpoints and investigates the make-or-break events in the lives and careers of some of history's most significant figures and conveys the resonance of those choices today. The 46 profiles range from ancient times to the present day and include Cleopatra's decision to rescue Egypt; Gandhi's decision to prevail against the British Empire without bloodshed; Truman's decision to drop the A-bomb and end WW II; Rosa Parks decision to sit in for ...
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In brief, compelling and inspiring vignettes, bestselling historian Alan Axelrod pinpoints and investigates the make-or-break events in the lives and careers of some of history's most significant figures and conveys the resonance of those choices today. The 46 profiles range from ancient times to the present day and include Cleopatra's decision to rescue Egypt; Gandhi's decision to prevail against the British Empire without bloodshed; Truman's decision to drop the A-bomb and end WW II; Rosa Parks decision to sit in for civil rights; Boris Yeltsin's decision to embrace a new world order; and Flight 93's decision to take a stand against terror.Alan Axelrod is the prolific author of over 60 books on subjects covering history, business and management, including the bestsellers "Patton on Leadership" 978-0735202979 and "Elizabeth I", CEO 013091763X, Prentice Hall. He has served as consultant to companies and institutions including Siemens AG.
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