A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century World Biography - Hardcover
Fred Astaire, Woody Allen, Madonna, Benazir Bhutto, and Steven Spielberg. These are just a few of the more than 1700 names found in A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century World Biography. Spanning all countries and cultures, and every field of human activity--from politics, science, and the arts, to sports and entertainment--this authoritative reference book provides biographies of a vast range of men and women who have set their mark on the twentieth century. Designed to provide the most reliable information in the most accessible form, each entry includes a sketch of the family background and education of the person, a description of the events that have brought them to fame (or infamy), and a summary of their achievements or misdemeanors.
Highly informative and up to date, A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century World Biography provides a fascinating source on the leading figures of this century.
Highly informative and up to date, A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century World Biography provides a fascinating source on the leading figures of this century.
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About the Editor: Asa Briggs is the author of a number books including The BBC: The First Fifty Years and Victorian Things.
About the Editor: Asa Briggs is the author of a number books including The BBC: The First Fifty Years and Victorian Things.
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- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date1992
- ISBN 10 0192116797
- ISBN 13 9780192116796
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages624
- EditorBriggs Asa
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