"When the Stars of Mankind Shine" is the masterpiece of "King of Biography" Zweig. The book contains 14 historical features. The author uses poetic language and the artist's delicate brushstrokes to vividly reproduce the most dramatic heroic moments in the lives of 14 great figures including Napoleon, Goethe, Lenin, Tolstoy, Wilson, and Cicero. Their split-second decisions not only determine their own destiny, but also affect the direction of history and the survival of mankind. From adventurers in the Age of Discovery to explorers fighting in Antarctica; from fleeting geniuses to literary giants who will always be remembered... Some people create immortality, while others usher in tragedy. At the sublime moment when historical trajectory and personal destiny intersect, limited life shines brightly. This light has nothing to do with success or failure, transcends time and space, and always shines in the sky of human civilization like stars.
Reader comments
I especially liked the part about Columbus discovering the New World. I felt like I was exploring with the fleet. But I don't like the character of Columbus very much. He is too greedy and will do anything for gold. But this book allowed me to see the shining moments of those great figures in history, and it is still worth reading.
I especially liked the part about Columbus discovering the New World. I felt like I was exploring with the fleet. But I don't like the character of Columbus very much. He is too greedy and will do anything for gold. But this book allowed me to see the shining moments of those great figures in history, and it is still worth reading.