Eyewitness to History

The influential figures who have played large roles in shaping, guiding, and reforming society are given voices once again in this commanding collection of historical books. Readers will not only become familiar with their biographies, but get to know them through their speeches, letters, and other writings. They'll also come to know the people who propelled social movements, such as the women's rights movement and the civil rights movement, including such towering personalities as Cesar Chavez, Malcolm X, and Eleanor Roosevelt. A compelling design and carefully selected photographs of events shed further light on historic events.