Webster S Concise Biographical Dictionary

Provides biographical information on nearly 7,000 newsmakers from the past and present describing the life, work, and achievements of each individual.

Quick answers to questions about key people. 7,000 entries. Easy-to-use alphabetical listing. Pronunciations for every name.

Weighing in at a hefty 1,170 pages, this addictive reference volume supplies brief lives of more than 30,000 men and women--the famous, the not-so-famous, and the downright obscure. Coverage of the non-English speaking world is particularly comprehensive. And thanks to the helpful pronunciation guidelines, names like Domitius Ahenobarbus and Abu al-Faraj alIsbahani will soon roll trippingly from the reader's tongue. The lives of over 34,000 men and women from around the world are celebrated in a dictionary reference which includes birth information, career highlights and profiles, and over 300 new entries in a revised edition. Highly recommended!

A biographical dictionary which profiles over 30,000 individuals, including birth and death dates, major accomplishments, and historical influence.