A Dictionary of Twentieth-century World BiographyA Dictionary of Twentieth-century World Biography
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Book, 1992
Current format, Book, 1992, Rev. ed, In-library use only.Book, 1992
Current format, Book, 1992, Rev. ed, In-library use only. Offered in 0 more formatsFred 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.
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.
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- Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1992.
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