Hero or Villain? Claims and Counterclaims

Christopher Columbus, Andrew Jackson, Julian Assange, and Edward Snowden. Throughout history, there have been many controversial figures that divide opinion on whether they are considered a hero or a villain. This biography set presents an objective overview of the person at the center of the controversy and explores the complex and nuanced issues that elicit such opposing responses. Through understanding the historical context of their actions, as well as the arguments from both...
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Christopher Columbus, Andrew Jackson, Julian Assange, and Edward Snowden. Throughout history, there have been many controversial figures that divide opinion on whether they are considered a hero or a villain. This biography set presents an objective overview of the person at the center of the controversy and explores the complex and nuanced issues that elicit such opposing responses. Through understanding the historical context of their actions, as well as the arguments from both sides, students will be engaged to critically assess the layered and complicated responses to these prominent and divisive subjects. Features include: Nuanced overview of the subject's life, accomplishments, controversies, and legacy. Informative, well-researched sidebars offer perspectives from each individuals' contemporaries. Detailed timelines summarize important facts related to the individual's life or institutions. Glossary words are bolded in the narratives, helping introduce readers to new, relevant terms.