What makes a leader? Is it his or her background and training, or perhaps ideology or beliefs? Do leader possess exceptional drive for changing the world for good - or, in some cases, evil? One can learn much from the mistakes and triumphs of some of the greatest leaders who ever lived as presented in Leadership: Fifty Great Leaders and the Worlds They Made. This reference resource examines the accomplishments of famed leaders - both men and women - in areas such as politics, military affairs, business, religion, the arts, and the sciences. The book is an excellent source for those looking for an introduction to learning about leadership and case studies that illustrate leadership in action. Leadership provides the tools and content to help students form their own opinions about the eternal questions surrounding the mystery of successful leadership by revealing the true stories behind the great leaders of history.

Provides a summary of the leadership styles, successes, and failures, of the greatest leaders in world history

About the Author
Mark Robert Polelle teaches history, law, and political science at the University of Findlay and is a member of the Ohio Military Reserve. He holds a Ph.D, J.D., and M.L.S from Rutgers University. His previous book was on the history of geopolitical thought (Raising Cartographic Consciousness).


Book Information
ISBN 9780313348143
Author Mark Robert Polelle
Format Hardback
Page Count 160
Imprint Greenwood Press
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Weight(grams) 510g