The 100 Most Infuential Persons in History

This book is a historical ranking rather than an esoteric treatise, surveying figures the author judged most influential across world history. Readers will find comparative biographical sketches and a broad attempt to measure historical impact, making it significant as a modern example of quantitative historical judgment rather than occult literature.

Michael H. Hart is best known as an author of historical and religious comparative writing, especially for The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History. He is not primarily an occult writer, though his work is sometimes of interest to readers of religious and philosophical literature.