Men of destiny / by Peter Masters.

This book tells the story of fourteen famous or unique men who had one thing in common - an experience which totally changed the course of their lives. An emperor, a king, an arch-criminal, an explorer, a medical innovator and a military general are among those whose experience demonstrates that God may become real to people of every personality type and background.<br><br> Contents: The Tsar who crushed Napoleon : Tsar Alexander Pavlovich -- Bowers of the Antarctic : Lieut 'Birdie' Bowers -- Discoverer of chloroform : Sir James Simpson -- The world's most notorious counterfeiter : Alves Reis -- The story of 'Fiddler Joss' : Joshua Poole -- Leader of the lords : Viscount Alexander of Hillsborough -- Sailor, deserter, slave trader : John Newton -- The man behind the Red Cross : Jean Henri Dunant -- Dawn breaks over Europe : Martin Luther -- Burned at the stake : Bilney, Tyndale and Latimer -- The making of a king : Alfred the Great -- Hero of Malta : Lieut-General Sir William Dobbie.

Adults.