Essential Lives introduces the people who have shaped the world, impacted humanity, and changed the course of history.Biographies, historic events, current debates, and social issues are all an essential part of the curriculum. Readers can meet these research needs with the Essential Library, a well-researched, well-written, and beautifully designed imprint.The Essential Library offers tremendous study tools:-Primary research and sources-Maps, color images, and historic documents-Timelines-Essential Facts--an overview of each topic-Selected Bibliography-Further Reading-Web sites--to expand research-Contact information for related organizations-Glossaries-Source notes by chapter-Index-Author biography