The Cambridge Biographical Dictionary
Author: David Crystal
Publisher:
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 495
ISBN-13: 9780521567800
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContains over 14,000 brief entries covering persons both past and present
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Author: David Crystal
Publisher:
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 495
ISBN-13: 9780521567800
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContains over 14,000 brief entries covering persons both past and present
Author: Dan Cohn-Sherbok
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2006-03-10
Total Pages: 383
ISBN-13: 0826480403
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom Abraham to Saul Bellow, from Moses Maimonides to Woody Allen, from the Balla Shem Tov to Albert Einstein, this comprehensive dictionary of Jewish biographies provides a first point of entry into the richness of the Jewish heritage. With the advice of leading Jewish scholars, the Dictionary of Jewish Biography provides a rapid reference to those Jewish men and women who have, over the last four thousand years, contributed to the life of the Jewish people and the history of the Jewish religion. This dictionary will prove essential for general readers interested in the evolution of Judaism from ancient times to the present day, a perfect study aid for students and teachers.
Author: Merriam-Webster, Inc
Publisher: Merriam-Webster Incorporated
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 1192
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA biographical dictionary which profiles over 30,000 individuals, including birth and death dates, major accomplishments, and historical influence.
Author: Rayford Whittingham Logan
Publisher:
Published: 1970
Total Pages: 352
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Lawrence O. Christensen
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
Published: 1999-10
Total Pages: 860
ISBN-13: 9780826260161
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides short biographies on notable men and women from Missouri from a variety of areas including politics, business, agriculture, entertainment, sports, social reform, science and religion.
Author: J.M. Bumsted
Publisher: Univ. of Manitoba Press
Published: 1999-12-10
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 0887553184
DOWNLOAD EBOOKManitoba has been at the crossroads of many of the important debates and events in Canadian history. From the early fur trade to the Riel Rebellion to the Winnipeg General Strike, Manitobans have frequently played crucial roles in Canadian and sometimes world history. Until now, there has been no comprehensive, contemporary source for information on the many Manitobans who have left their mark on history and society. Dictionary of Manitoba Biography fills this gap, with biographical sketches of over 1700 Manitobans who have made an impact in politics, the arts, sports, commerce, agriculture, and society. It is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and general readers interested in Canadian history. Particular emphasis has been placed on reflecting Manitoba's ethnic and social diversity, and on including men and women who were notable in their own day but have now been forgotten. Many entries also refer the reader to additional references for further reading. More than a reference book, Dictionary of Manitoba Biography is also a fascinating work of history in its own right, which presents the full and colourful scope of over 300 years of people in Manitoba history and social life, from premiers and mayors to nightclub owners and sports heroes.
Author: Christopher Riches
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2013-09-19
Total Pages: 847
ISBN-13: 0192518437
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOriginally compiled by an expert team of contributors, this dictionary covers all the major figures in world politics of the twentieth century. Authoritative and wide-ranging, it describes and assesses the lives of more than 1,100 men and women who have shaped political events across the world. Each entry includes an account of the background, career, and achievements of the individual concerned, balancing fact with critical appraisal. This second edition, commissioned especially for Oxford Reference, contains over 25 new entries, and the whole text has been thoroughly revised and updated.
Author: Leslie Stephen
Publisher:
Published: 1895
Total Pages: 482
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Published: 1908
Total Pages: 1334
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Sara B. Bearss
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Published: 1998
Total Pages: 734
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book "is a multivolume historical reference work intended for teachers, students, librarians, historians, journalists, genealogists, museum professionals, and other researchers who have a need for biographical information about those Virginians who, regardless of place of birth or death, made significant contributions to the history or culture of their locality, state, or nation. ..., Virginia is defined by the state's current geographic boundaries, plus Kentucky prior to statehood in 1792 and West Virginia prior to statehood in 1863. With a few exceptions, no person is included who did not live a significant portion of his or her life in Virginia."--P. vi.