- Paperback: 572 pages
- Publisher: Citadel Press; New Ed edition (28 Jan 1988)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0806510579
- ISBN-13: 978-0806510576
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.5 x 4.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 340,923 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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The 100 by Michael H hart is actually a ranking, of author's own presumption and approach, of those individuals whose life, deeds, actions and achievements influenced the mankind a great deal. In the preface, author's tells that the he expects the conclusion of the book twofolded that is, it will be thought-provocative and informative, while controversial on the other hand. That we all saw after its publishment. The reader will find every name, that moulded our history and influenced majority of mankind, in this book , though sometimes 5 to 10 places up or down in the book according to reader's own estimate. Nevertheless, author has tried to do justice without any bias or prejudice whatsoever. The most striking aspect of the book.
Summing up his list from the early period, as stored in our history, to the modern day. The reader will find four categories that are most frequent in the book which is of spiritual leaders and founder of different religions, prominenet philosopher, invincible conqueres and leader-good or bad- and the genius scientist. While the weight is more on the side of scientists, the author justifies it by saying that it is due to their accomplishments and commitment that today human life is so advanced and moulded in a complete different shape, that was only a fantasy to the early mankind. While, the high places are assigned to religious leaders of major world religions. The book also has a room for totally obscure names and those names too from the East that are known in the West and vice versa. For instance, Umar-ibn-al-Khattab, the great Muslim Caliph and emperor world has ever seen, and the inventor of paper from China.
After according the respective positions, author then goes to describe a short biography of particular person and describes his influence. Therefore, the book is both an astonishing and informative one. Will recommend to anyone of you. Great Book!
Summing up his list from the early period, as stored in our history, to the modern day. The reader will find four categories that are most frequent in the book which is of spiritual leaders and founder of different religions, prominenet philosopher, invincible conqueres and leader-good or bad- and the genius scientist. While the weight is more on the side of scientists, the author justifies it by saying that it is due to their accomplishments and commitment that today human life is so advanced and moulded in a complete different shape, that was only a fantasy to the early mankind. While, the high places are assigned to religious leaders of major world religions. The book also has a room for totally obscure names and those names too from the East that are known in the West and vice versa. For instance, Umar-ibn-al-Khattab, the great Muslim Caliph and emperor world has ever seen, and the inventor of paper from China.
After according the respective positions, author then goes to describe a short biography of particular person and describes his influence. Therefore, the book is both an astonishing and informative one. Will recommend to anyone of you. Great Book!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This has to without doubt rank as one of the most informative, fascinating, and unbiased books I have ever read. The author justifies with expert knowledge and reasoning the rank of each person, and it is clear that writing this book must have been a monumental task. I agree with most of his rankings, but there are some which are debatable. However I think there can be no disagreement as to the number one ranked most influential person in the history of mankind. This has to be Muhammad, who single-handedly changed the course of history never before seen in the chronicles of mankind, and who still to this day has a massive influence for over a billion muslims worldwide. Well Done Mr Hart for an absolute masterpiece!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This is a very well thought out idea for a book and feel that Michael Hart has done a sound job of bringing about an objectivity to the book.
It is also highly educational and can provide the platform to inspire the readers of this book to carry out their own further research into the lives of 100 of the most influential people who have shared our existence. To say that these are the most influential is naieve - because naturally there have been more than 100 highly influential people and the opinion of one man cannot be deemed as full and final - however I feel he has done a tremendous job in selecting a line up of 100 people and done them justice in terms of their positions within the 100 and his research and information provided on them.
I would most certainly recommend this book as worth owning to keep in the library.
It is also highly educational and can provide the platform to inspire the readers of this book to carry out their own further research into the lives of 100 of the most influential people who have shared our existence. To say that these are the most influential is naieve - because naturally there have been more than 100 highly influential people and the opinion of one man cannot be deemed as full and final - however I feel he has done a tremendous job in selecting a line up of 100 people and done them justice in terms of their positions within the 100 and his research and information provided on them.
I would most certainly recommend this book as worth owning to keep in the library.
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A most interesting book
This is a remarkable book about the 100 most influential persons in history. It is ideal for dipping into. Just leave it on the coffee table and you (and visitors! Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2009 by D. Lucas
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Published on 28 Dec 2004 by H. Tayeb
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If you only have information and knowledge about one man in your life, knowing about Prophet Muhammad is the most beneficial. Read more
Published on 18 Dec 2004 by Lisa
Exellent book Hart 100
This is the first book ever on historical figures who changed the world, not surprisingly Muhammad prophet of Islam came 1st, it makes you want know so much about this man, how he... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2004
What a fantastic Book
Michael Hart without prejudice writes an honest book, based on evidence and logic. An invaluable study, which surprisingly rates the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad as the most... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2002
An outstanding achievement by an outstanding writer.
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Published on 7 Oct 1999
An very interesting avenue to learning about history.
One of the best books I have ever owned. It stimulates, starts arguments and introduces a diverse set of characters and events. So good I actually have two copies
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