Over the past two decades, the process of cultural development and, in particular, the role of reading has been of growing interest, but recent research has been episodic and idiosyncratic. In this biographical dictionary, research devoted specifically to the reading habits of 19th century individuals who shaped Western culture is brought together for the first time. While giving prominent coverage to literary and political figures, the volume's 270 entries also include musicians, painters, educators, and explorers. Each entry includes brief biographical information, a concise summary of...
Over the past two decades, the process of cultural development and, in particular, the role of reading has been of growing interest, but recent res...
Examining the transformation of the culture of the North American continent since the 15th century The Encyclopedia of North American Immigration is a comprehensive one-volume encyclopedia consisting of more than 300 A-to-Z entries on events, themes, people, places, and legislation related to immigration.
Examining the transformation of the culture of the North American continent since the 15th century The Encyclopedia of North American Immigration is a...
This reference presents a survey of the wars, battles, people and civilizations that have played important roles in worldwide military history. With photographs, charts and maps, the set provides perspective to wars and conflicts from ancient times to the 21st century for high school, undergraduate and general readers. Each features essay contains a short list of resources and up-to-date books, articles and films for further study.
This reference presents a survey of the wars, battles, people and civilizations that have played important roles in worldwide military history. With p...
From clubs, maces and slings to rockets, missiles and nuclear weapons, this two-volume set covers the weapons and war strategies from ancient times to the present. The book provides an historic and geographic scope that is worldwide, yet is arranged chronologically with alphabetical and categorized lists of all entries for fast, easy reference.
From clubs, maces and slings to rockets, missiles and nuclear weapons, this two-volume set covers the weapons and war strategies from ancient times to...
Coverage in Great Lives from History: The 18th Century is broad in its variety of areas of achievement as well as geographical scope, with a worldwide focus that includes extensive coverage of non-Europeans and women. Of course, the set includes the recognized shapers of history essential in any liberal arts curriculum. Its lengthy essays provide in-depth biographies, including annotated bibliographical resources. Its lengthy essays provide indepth biographies, including annotated bibliograhical resources. What makes this resource unique is the inclusion of figures who have received little...
Coverage in Great Lives from History: The 18th Century is broad in its variety of areas of achievement as well as geographical scope, with a worldwide...
In The 18th Century, the essays cover the world's most important events and developments - from 1701 through 1800 - in the century that witnessed the world's transition to a modern industrial and scientific society. Events covered include the obligatory geopolitical events of the era - from the War of the Spanish Succession through the American and French Revolutions, from the collapse of the South Sea Bubble to the rise of Napoleon. Also, however, the essays address key social and cultural developments in daily life: the expansion of the Atlantic slave trade; the ""Enlightenment"" in Europe;...
In The 18th Century, the essays cover the world's most important events and developments - from 1701 through 1800 - in the century that witnessed the ...
This four-volume set covers a vast number of personalities, important men and women who flourished between 1801 and 1900. There are 737 biographies, from people in 59 countries and regions. Major world leaders appear here, as well as the giants of religious faith who were central to the century: philosophers, educators and theologians who left their imprint on political as well as spiritual institutions.
This four-volume set covers a vast number of personalities, important men and women who flourished between 1801 and 1900. There are 737 biographies, f...
Continuing the series Great Events from History, The 19th Century covers the world's most important events and developments from 1801 through 1900. This installment provides extended coverage of hundreds of major events worldwide; lengthy essays (2-3 oversize pages apiece) provide in-depth coverage and bibliographical resources; worldwide focus includes coverage not only of Western core curricula but also of Middle Eastern, Asian, African, and Latin American events.
Continuing the series Great Events from History, The 19th Century covers the world's most important events and developments from 1801 through 1900. Th...
