Changemakers of History: 6 Biographies from Joan of Arc to Steve Jobs
Quick summary: Changemakers of History is a set of 6 English-language eBook biographies by ChatStick Team on Google Play Books – Joan of Arc, Leonardo da Vinci, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, Mother Teresa and Steve Jobs. Each is a standalone 101–195-page read for history fans, students and general readers. Every title is sold separately and priced per country on Google Play (Joan of Arc is listed at US$2.99 on Google Books).
Joan of Arc: Emblem of Resilience Leonardo da Vinci: The Universal Man Abraham Lincoln: Emancipator of a Nation Thomas Edison: Electric Dreams and the Dawn of a New Era Mother Teresa: Divine Love in Human Form Steve Jobs: Crafting a Technological Renaissance
Changemakers of History brings together six ChatStick Team biographies that span almost six centuries – from a village girl who led armies in the Hundred Years' War to the co-founder of Apple. None of the books depends on another, but read together they form a compact tour of how faith, art, politics, invention and technology have each changed the world. Below you'll find a side-by-side comparison, a suggested reading order, a short look at each book with a link to our full review, and an honest verdict on whether the whole set is worth it.
The 6 books at a glance
Book | Figure & era | Pages | Published | Main focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Joan of Arc: Emblem of Resilience | Joan of Arc – 15th-century France | 109 | Aug 2024 | Visions, Hundred Years' War, trial, legacy |
Leonardo da Vinci: The Universal Man | Leonardo – Italian Renaissance | 107 | Jul 2023 | Artistic technique, science, masterpieces |
Abraham Lincoln: Emancipator of a Nation | Lincoln – 19th-century USA | 101 | Jul 2023 | Political rise, Civil War, Emancipation Proclamation |
Thomas Edison: Electric Dreams and the Dawn of a New Era | Edison – 19th/20th-century USA | 120 | Nov 2023 | Phonograph, light bulb, early film, Current Wars |
Mother Teresa: Divine Love in Human Form | Mother Teresa – 20th century | 112 | Nov 2023 | Missionaries of Charity, letters, Nobel Peace Prize, sainthood |
Steve Jobs: Crafting a Technological Renaissance | Steve Jobs – 20th/21st century | 195 | Oct 2023 | Apple, exile and return, leadership, legacy |
Suggested reading order
The books are independent, so you can start anywhere. If you want to read the full set, a chronological path works best:
Start in the Middle Ages with Joan of Arc – the earliest life in the set and one of the shorter reads, a good way to see whether the series' style suits you.
Move to the Renaissance with Leonardo da Vinci – art and science in one life; it also sets up the 'Renaissance' theme that the Steve Jobs book returns to.
Cross to 19th-century America with Abraham Lincoln – the shortest book (101 pages), centred on leadership during the Civil War.
Enter the age of invention with Thomas Edison – the phonograph, the light bulb and the Current Wars with Tesla and Westinghouse.
Turn to humanitarian history with Mother Teresa – a 20th-century life of service, told partly through her personal letters.
Finish with Steve Jobs – the longest book (195 pages) and the bridge from history to the technology we use today.
Prefer themes? Pair Leonardo, Edison and Jobs for innovators; Joan of Arc and Mother Teresa for lives driven by faith; and read Lincoln on its own for leadership and politics.
1. Joan of Arc: Emblem of Resilience
Subtitled A Heroine's Unyielding Spirit and Her Impact on History, this 109-page biography follows Joan from her childhood in a small French village to her rise as a military leader. It covers her visions and sense of mission, her strategy and key victories in the Hundred Years' War, her capture and trial, and the legacy that outlived her. It is the newest title in the set, published in August 2024. Read our full Joan of Arc review.
2. Leonardo da Vinci: The Universal Man
Subtitled An exploration of Da Vinci's genius and creativity, this 107-page book looks at Leonardo's origins as a prodigy, the secrets of his artistic technique, his scientific work and the creation of his best-known masterpieces, ending with his lasting legacy. It suits readers who want art history and the history of science in one short volume. Read our full Leonardo da Vinci review.
3. Abraham Lincoln: Emancipator of a Nation
Subtitled An examination of Lincoln's life and leadership during the American Civil War, this is the most concise book in the set at 101 pages. It traces Lincoln's early life and political rise, his leadership through the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation and his influence on later American history and civil rights. The store page describes it as written for history enthusiasts and general readers. Read our full Abraham Lincoln review.
4. Thomas Edison: Electric Dreams and the Dawn of a New Era
Subtitled A Biography of Edison's Inventions and Their Influence on Modern Life, this 120-page book starts with Edison's childhood curiosity and moves through the phonograph, the incandescent light bulb and early film technology. It also covers his rivalries with Nikola Tesla and George Westinghouse in the Current Wars, and how his work still shapes energy, communication and entertainment. Read our full Thomas Edison review.
5. Mother Teresa: Divine Love in Human Form
Subtitled A Portrayal of Mother Teresa's Life of Sacrifice and Charity, this 112-page biography covers her early life in Skopje, the founding of the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, her work with the poor and marginalised, the personal letters that reveal her spiritual struggles, the Nobel Peace Prize and her path to sainthood. Read our full Mother Teresa review.
6. Steve Jobs: Crafting a Technological Renaissance
The longest title in the set (195 pages), subtitled A Biography Focusing on Jobs' Role in the Tech Industry. It follows his early years, the founding of Apple, his exile and return, his illness and his legacy, and looks at his leadership style and creative process. It frames Jobs as a modern Renaissance figure who blended technology and art, which makes it a natural companion to the Leonardo book. Read our full Steve Jobs review.
Where to buy and read
All six books are sold as individual eBooks on Google Play Books – there is no bundle, so you only pay for the figures you are interested in. After purchase you can read them in the Google Play Books app on Android or iOS, or in a web browser. Prices are set per country and shown on each book's page, so check the store in your region before you buy. Each button above opens the correct Google Play page directly.
About the author: ChatStick Team
Every book in the set is written and published by ChatStick Team, which Google Play lists as both author and publisher. The six titles were released between July 2023 and August 2024 and are filed under Biography & Autobiography, with further categories such as Historical, Science & Technology, Presidents & Heads of State and Religious. ChatStick Team also publishes biographies of actors, musicians and other public figures, which we review regularly on this blog.
Honest verdict: is the full set worth it?
If you like short, accessible biographies, yes. Together the six books (744 pages in total) give you a broad overview of six very different kinds of influence – military, artistic, political, scientific, humanitarian and technological – and the chronological order makes them feel like one connected series. Because every title stands alone, you can also start with one figure and add the others later.
One limitation: these are compact overviews of 101–195 pages, not in-depth scholarly biographies, so readers who already know a figure well may find little new material. Most store pages also show no clear chapter list, so our individual reviews are the best way to check what each book covers before buying.
FAQ
Do I need to read the books in order?
No. Each biography is standalone. The chronological order above is only a suggestion for readers who want to experience the set as one journey through history.
How long are the books?
Between 101 pages (Abraham Lincoln) and 195 pages (Steve Jobs), according to Google Play. The full set adds up to 744 pages.
What language are they written in?
All six books are in English. Our reviews of each title are available in English, Thai and Traditional Chinese.
Can I buy the whole set at once?
There is no bundle listing; each book is bought separately on Google Play Books. That lets you pick only the figures that interest you.
Who are these books best for?
History enthusiasts, students and general readers who want a clear, readable overview of a famous life without committing to a 500-page biography.
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