Tales of Titans: From the Renaissance to the Elctro/Atomic Age Vol. 2

By GOLD AWARD Winning author Rich DiSilvioTales of Titans Vol. II brings great historical figures to life with concise yet compelling essays coupled with engaging narratives that enlighten readers to the miraculous deeds and misdeeds of numerous titans who have significantly shaped Western civilization.Titans featured in this volume: The Medicis Gutenberg Lorenzo the Magnificent Savonarola Leonardo & Machiavelli Martin Luther Queen Elizabeth I Shakespeare Galileo Darwin Marx Stalin Freud Marconi Edison Tesla Westinghouse Einstein Fermi and von Braun.This handsomely illustrated series offers readers brief biographical overviews and cogent analysis while the quasi-fictional scenarios transport readers into a fascinating past whereby putting flesh on the bones of several titans and offering glimpses into their hearts minds and actions.Even those less inclined to read history will be drawn into DiSilvios rich narratives that read like novelettes. Yet these engaging tales are constructed from actual events and are infused with original quotes that prove to be both humanizing and instructional. Meanwhile the essays offer unique factoids and perspectives that broaden understanding.