Famous People Chapters

People who change the world may, or may not, be famous in their own lifetimes. Often it takes years for others to understand forward-thinking contributions. This collection introduces you to some of the world's most-famous people

By September of 1297, Wallace is able to amassa substantial army of men willing to fight for Scotland's freedom.

By September of 1297, Wallace isable to amassa substantial army of men willing to fight for Scotland's freedom.

Scotland makes Wallace a Knight andGuardianof the country; however, he keeps that position for about 300 days.

Scotland makes Wallace a Knight andGuardianof the country; however, he keeps that position for about 300 days.

Walter "The Haig" Hagen is one of the greatest golfers during the Great Depression.

After three tough fights with Arturo Gatti, Micky retires from the ring.

Within two months of the Treaty of Paris,Washington resigns fromhis job as Commander-in-Chief.

A military court martial charges Paul Revere with cowardice and disobedience.

Huge fires break out in several other Midwest cities on the same day, in 1871, that Chicago burns.

Lizzie incriminates herself by giving testimony which makes little sense to Knowlton, the District Attorney.

Learn about the Battle of Waterloo, which serves as the backdrop to "Vanity Fair."

Travel back in time to view plans and witness bloodshed in the Battle of Waterloo through annotated maps, drawings and paintings.

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