History of the world in faces

Who are they, those people whose destinies left a bright mark on the history of world civilization? Powerful pharaohs and forgotten queens of Ancient Egypt, valiant commanders of Ancient Greece and ruthless emperors of eternal Rome, founders and invaders of... huge empires, rulers - philosophers and rebel slaves - each of them became a great legend. How did the Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut become the first female pharaoh? Why was Solon ranked among the “Seven Greatest Sages” in ancient times? How did the famous Carthaginian commander Hannibal manage to cross the Alps on elephants? In Natalia Basovskaya’s new book, “The History of the World in Persons,” the reader will be able not only to find answers to these questions, but also to witness the exciting adventures and destinies of incredible people who once lived in dangerous and no less interesting eras.