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Choosing the 100 greatest people of the past millennium is an audacious task and one that's pretty much guaranteed to invite criticism and dispute. As General Norman Schwartzkopf asks in Biography of the Millennium, how can you possibly rank these folks? But choose and rank is what A&E does, as they count down the 100 most influential people of the past 1,000 years until they reach the single individual named the person of the millennium. Writers, philosophers, artists, musicians, politicians, monarchs, inventors, explorers grace this list, and modern luminaries comment on the selections. Without giving away too many of the surprises (and these are in no particular order), we will say that Dr. Ruth and Gloria Steinem give thoughts about Margaret Sanger; C. Everett Koop explains the work of William Harvey; David Remnick, author of Lenin's Tomb and editor of The New Yorker, discusses Karl Marx; and Richard Holbrooke looks at Mikhail Gorbachev. Many of the selections are bold; some will appear obvious. But regardless, this special Biography is captivating viewing and a great launching pad for an evening of friendly debate. --Jenny Brown
From the Back Cover
They are our greatest scientists and artists. Our most admired thinkers and dreamers. They are revolutionaries, explorers, saints, and sinners. The individuals who, during the past 10 centuries, changed our world in ways beyond imagining. Now, this once-in-a-millennium A&E special presentation offers an historic countdown to the one person selected as the most profoundly significant individual of the fascinating, turbulent, and remarkable period. In the process, it will also reveal the astounding diversity of people and accomplishments woven into the millennial tapestry of the human experience.
Selected by distinguished authorities in all areas of cultural and professional diversity, these 100 individuals represent a rich cross section of our society. Biography brings them to life with the little-known details and insights from leading historians, academics, artists, and experts who champion their own choices for the millennium's best and brightest.
Celebrate the dazzling legacy of 10 centuries worth of extraordinary achievements... Let the countdown begin for the Biography of the Millennium.
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