A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century World Biography

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192116797
• ISBN13: 9780192116796
• Release Date: May 1992
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 624 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 1.7" x 5.8"