Synopsis Personalities of great men set virtues, traits, and precedents for the present and future generations. Reading life histories and works of such great men makes the young generation to track the path of becoming great. The book "Great Personalities of the World" presents the awe-inspiring life sketches of some of the extraordinary achievers in various fields and includes artists, explorers, inventors, military leaders, musicians, political leaders, philosophers, religious leaders, scientists and writers. The biographies of these pioneers not only cover the various aspects and incidents in their lives, but also try to trace the hidden facets in their personalities which reveal the true bases of their success and greatness. This well designed book is made lucid through easy-to-understand language. It is sincerely hoped that the book will prove to be a source of inspiration for present as well as future generations and will help in setting milestones in their lives.