When his first novel was published, Nigerian novels and short stories were dominated by fantastic folk tales and light tales of urban life. This novel was about the changes and conflicts that arose in tribal life with the arrival of the whites.
He received little education and earned his living by ordinary work until 1880 when he began working in Edison's laboratory.
He was one of the leaders of the Revolutionary War. His eldest son, John Quincy Adams, is the sixth president of the United States.
Adams was recognized as one of the competent astronomers of his time on the dynamics of the solar system.
Samuel Adams was the first leader to defend America's independence, he was a good propagandist, an ardent politician and a very good organizer.
Addams, who attracted great attention with his cartoons in the 1940s, previously dealt with sexuality, office life, and family relations. Later he turned to black humor.
Unknown details of Shailene Woodley's life, who managed to stand out as one of the best actresses of her generation and an active environmental activist.
Swedish soldier, human rights activist and diplomat. He was killed while he was mediating between Arab countries and Israel on behalf of the United Nations.
Kwame Nkrumah is the first African to become prime minister in an African colony and one of the leading African figures of the first half of the last century.
His first attempt at flight with his aircraft, the "Eole", was deemed unsuccessful by many, but is today considered the first flight in a heavier-than-air vehicle.
