Biographies of Famous People in History

It is simply amazing how single individuals have altered the course of the history. As we study these historic leaders (both good and evil), we can understand how our world has changed. Deks offers a wide array of these biographies from the Ancient Egyptians and Romans to our modern day. Along with the study of these leaders, Deks dresses in an authentic costume from the time period and brings many original and reproduction artifacts which will really help participants to understand the period better.

Here is a minor sampling of the biographies Deks can present:

Julius Caesar - Born in 100 BC from a noble family, Caesar often took the side of the common man. His ambition knew no bounds and his desire to become king of the Romans led him to conquer 6 million Gauls (France) and join with other ambitious leaders to take over the Roman government.  The first Roman dictator, he led the Romans into the Imperial period which saw them take over most of Europe, the Middle East and N. Africa. Julius Caesar died by assassination in 44 BC.

Napoleon - A common man who served as a minor artillery officer in the armies of France during the time of the Bourbons. His brilliance was quickly seen and he rose steadily to eventually take control of the revolution sweeping France. His armies quickly spread over most of Europe bringing king nation after nation into his empire. For better than 20 years Napoleon held millions in his iron grip. Europe was not even safe after his defeat and exile to the island of Elbe. Finally truly defeated at the famous Battle of Waterloo in 1812, Napoleon, although gone had permanently changed the face of the world.

George Washington - A trained military leader who served with the British during the French and Indian War, Washington was content to retire to his plantation in Northern Virginia and live in peace. When the American colonies began their rebellion against the British the new rebel government called on George Washington to take charge of all colonial forces.  A patriot to the cause of freedom, General Washington, simply put, was the right man at the right time. During the American Revolution the general lost many more battles than he ever won.  But his incredible ability to skillfully handle the Continental Congress and hold all the big egos of his officers together while forging a credible defense of the fledgling nation was the defining factor leading to victory. After the war, George Washington was unanimously voted to become our first president. His steady hand showed again in this role as he was able to set the new United States on a stable footing.

Adolf Hitler - Probably one of the most evil men of all time, Adolf Hitler believed that he alone could pull the German people out of the horrible depression that WWI caused. And...he did.  His policies set people back to work and got the economy running again. Even Henry Ford was an early fan. But the good that Hitler did soon was overshadowed by his ambition to take over countries and his racial hatred of anyone he deemed as not pure enough to be German caused him to begin the systematic murder of up to 6 million Jews along with Gypsies, Communists, political dissidents, and tens of thousands of others. His ambition led to the slaughter of over 40 million people during WWII. In the end, Germany was virtually destroyed and decades of a Cold War ensued between the communist USSR and the United States.  Hitler committed suicide along with his mistress Eva Braun in the last days of the war.

If your group would like a biography of another leader or event, let Deks know and he will be able to accommodate your request.

"I encourage you to book one of these fascinating biographies. They really are fun to participate in and will help us to learn and appreciate the struggles and triumphs of leaders along with how their actions have changed the world we live in." - Deks