great decisions and how they were made Axelrod, Alan 1952- creator text bibliography biography nyu New York Sterling Pub. Co. c2006 2006 monographic eng

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x, 309 p. ; 24 cm. In brief vignettes, historian Axelrod pinpoints and investigates the make-or-break event in the lives and careers of some of history's most significant figures. Axelrod reexamines history by answering the fascinating question of why the people who made history made their choices--and conveys the resonance of those choices today. The 46 profiles range from ancient times to the present day and include Cleopatra's decision to rescue Egypt; Washington's decision to cross the Delaware and win; Gandhi's decision to prevail against the British Empire without bloodshed; Truman's decision to drop the A-bomb and end WW II; Rosa Parks' decision to sit in for civil rights; Boris Yeltsin's decision to embrace a new world order; and Flight 93's decision to take a stand against terror.--From publisher description. The decision in crisis -- The decision to venture -- The decision of conscience -- The decision to risk everything -- The decision to hope. Alan Axelrod. Includes bibliographical references (p. 294-298) and index. Biography Men Biography Women Biography World history History Miscellanea CT104 .A835 2006 153.8/3/0922 1402732821(Hbk) 2007270616 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0709/2007270616-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0709/2007270616-d.html NOG 160615 20250312110438.0 14743295