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Chambers Biographical Dictionary - Centenary Edition

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Chambers Biographical Dictionary - Centenary Edition

by Parry, Melanie [editor]

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Chambers, 1997. 6th edition.. Hardback. Faux leather, dj, F/VG+. [viii]+2008pp, dustjacket edges a little bumped & worn, otherwise a fine copy. A Biographical Dictionary of over 17,500 notable persons from around the world, from Alvar Aalto to Gennady Zyuganov.

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Marking the centenary of the first publication of a now-classic volume, this thoroughly revised and updated edition continues the tradition of excellence offering over 17,500 profiles of notable achievers. With more than 3,000 completely new entries, the Chambers Biographical Dictionary provides expanded coverage of contemporary figures including a wide range of luminaries such as Nadine Gordimer, Alan Greenspan, Wayne Gretzky. Still notable for its global and historical perspective - from Alexander the Great to Nelson Mandela - this new book covers an ever broader spectrum of human achievement including the arts, science and technology, popular entertainment, sports, religion, the media, politics and business. Each fascinating biography includes the historical and social context. A more attractive and readable volume than ever, each also entry now features a convenient at-a-glance summary under the name, while particularly important and influential people are highlighted in special boxed entries. Fully indexed with alphabetical and subject indexes. The Chambers Biographical Dictionary remains an essential reference for the general reader as well as writers, journalists and researchers.

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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
Chambers Biographical Dictionary - Centenary Edition
Author
Parry, Melanie [editor]
Format/Binding
Hardback
Book Condition
Used
Edition
6th edition.
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
0550160604
ISBN 13
9780550160607
Publisher
Chambers
Place of Publication
Edinburgh
Date Published
1997
Keywords
ISBN 0550160604, biography

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