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...
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...
