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Britannica Biographies: Great Minds CD-ROM

Discover the most brilliant thinkers of all time.

Great Minds brings you the most brilliant thinkers of all time-the inventors, the scientists, and the intellectuals whose ideas have moved the world since the dawn of civilization. They're the people who made the discoveries that have shaped everyday life, from ancient Greece to the 21st century. Whether it's the radio you listen to every morning, what you know about human evolution, or the steps you take to avoid cholesterol and cancer, they are all the result of someone's perseverance and insight. Come and meet them here.

This comprehensive CD-ROM is packed with over 2,500 biography articles covering Aristotle, Marie Curie, Guglielmo Marconi, Louis Pasteur, and many more. There are also featured articles on a variety of subjects, including biology, medicine, the Nobel Prize, and oceanography. Engaging multimedia plus hundreds of photos and tables enhance the articles and bring topics to life. Packed with knowledge, this CD is the perfect way to get to know the great minds of our world.

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