Dreamers and Deceivers

The book balances stories of admirable figures with those of notorious villains. I wonder what motivated the author to present both sides equally.

Certain figures felt deeply explored while others were more briefly touched on. Was this a deliberate choice to highlight specific narratives or due to available sources?

With so many potential stories, it’s interesting to see how certain characters made it into the book. What criteria do you think guided these selections?