Profile of celebrated warlord Alexander the Great, the Macedonian king who conquered much of the ancient world. Born in 356 BC, Alexander was tutored by the great philosopher Aristotle, but learned little of compassion - killing his own step-brother in his lust for power.
Profile of Abraham Lincoln who, following the death of his first wife, channelled all his energies into pursuing a career in politics and was eventually elected American president in 1860. His greatest achievement during his time in office was setting in motion the abolition of slavery, but unfortunately he was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth before he got to see the fruits of his efforts.
Profile of first US president George Washington, who joined the Virginian militia at the age of 21 and led several British expeditions against French invaders, only turning against the governing nation when repeatedly refused a commission. As he overcame his foes in the eight-year War of Independence, Washington drafted the American Constitution and served two terms in office prior to his death in 1799.