The Illustrated Biographical Dictionary

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Originally published in 1988 as GREAT LIVES by Kingfisher Books.© Grisewood and Dempsey Ltd 1988, 1991From Abelard to Zworkin, it tells the stories of over 1000 women and men who have shaped history. The detailed entries include the famous and the not-so-famous from all walks of life: politics and world affairs, religion, science and discovery, philosophy, the arts and entertainment. To help set the scene a chronological table of contents places all the entries alongside the major events of world history. With over 300 illustrations it is as colourful and entertaining as it is invaluable as a reference book.