From Aristotle, Confucius, and Hippocrates to Galileo, Karl Marx, and John Maynard Keynes, the worlds greatest minds are brought to life in this series showcasing their brightest ideas and greatest achievements. Areas of study covered include science, religion, politics, economics, philosophy, and medicine. Alongside the chronological biographies, sidebars provide context for key issues and concepts. This series is the definitive guide to some of the most important, practical, and brilliant thinkers in history.