Lost Leaders

By Andrew Lang and W Pett (William Pett) Ridge

Book Overview

Lost Leaders is a collection of biographical essays written by Andrew Lang, a Scottish writer, and historian. The book features profiles of historical figures who, according to Lang, were once celebrated but have since been forgotten or overlooked by modern society. The essays cover a wide range of subjects, including political leaders, artists, scientists, and philosophers, from various time periods and parts of the world. Among the figures featured in the book are William Pitt the Elder, the first Earl of Chatham; Empress Maria Theresa of Austria; and the French philosopher Montesquieu. Lang's writing style is engaging and informative, and he provides a unique perspective on these lesser-known individuals. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history and the lives of influential people who have been forgotten by time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430489952
• ISBN13: 9781430489955
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"