Icons of the Century

By Giorgio Taborelli

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764152017
• ISBN13: 9780764152016
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 3.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.8" x 1.0" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Icons! Icons! Icons!

The countdown to the next millennium has begun. The numbers of books that give you that best or greatest of the past century are to numerous to count. Icons of the Century is not just another in the long list of books covering the 20th century, it is so much more.This book is powerful reminder of the past 100 years, with stories and pictures that range from Hitler to Stalin to Mother Theresa to Princess Diana. The book covers movie stars, like Marilyn Monroe, rock stars, athletes and so much more.Take a trip through history as the author gives you 10 decades of memories and more. Each decade includes the author's top 10, and while this list may not be my choices, the author present convincing stories about each person.This book will be a treasure to share with my children and grandchildren. The price is made for everyone and this book is certainly a great gift for any occasion and anyone. Barron's has given us a book that will make history come alive right before your very eyes - excellent job!