Dictionaries of biography Books

Book SynopsisThis authoratative biographical guide to warfare in the twentieth century is at once fascinating reading and an invaluable work of reference for anyone interested in modern military history.;Trade Review'... a well-balanced book that gives equal weight to commanders from all areas of the globe.' - Bill Maxwell, The British Army Review, no. 131, 2003'This book ... is a useful reference when reading twentieth century military history.' - Bill Maxwell, The British Army Review, no. 131, 2003Table of ContentsChapter 1 A; Chapter 2 B; Chapter 3 C; Chapter 4 D; Chapter 5 E; Chapter 6 F; Chapter 7 G; Chapter 8 H; Chapter 9 I; Chapter 10 J; Chapter 11 K; Chapter 12 L; Chapter 13 M; Chapter 14 N; Chapter 15 O; Chapter 16 P; Chapter 17 Q; Chapter 18 R; Chapter 19 S; Chapter 20 T; Chapter 21 U; Chapter 22 V; Chapter 23 W; Chapter 24 Y; Chapter 25 Z;

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Book SynopsisThe Europa Regional Surveys of the World Set 2025 is a timely and authoritative reference source, vast in its scope. The set consists of nine volumes, covering all the world regions, from South Asia to North America. These can be purchased individually or together. Each volume provides a vast range of background material, statistics, directory information and expert analysis of the social, political and economic situation for each of the individual countries within that region. Whether you want to source authoritative data on copper output in Chile, or gather information on the recent uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East, the Regional Surveys can be your first port of call. Users will also find useful directory information, including email and telephone numbers, for key contacts in government, finance, tourism, etc. Titles in the series: Africa South of the Sahara; Central and South-Eastern Europe; Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia; The Far East and Australasia; The Middle East and North Africa; South America, Central America and the Caribbean; South Asia; The USA and Canada; and Western Europe.

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Book SynopsisThe 176th edition of the world''s longest established and most comprehensive general reference book, brought right up to date for the year ahead. The first autobiographical reference book in the world and, after 175 years, still the most accurate and reliable resource for information on people of influence and interest in every area of public life.Each edition is exhaustively updated using information supplied and checked by the entrants themselves, alongside research from many other independent sources. The book provides biographical information for people from all areas of society, including government, law, medicine, business, the church, media and the arts, with details not only of entrants' careers, but also their family, education, recreations and clubs.The 2024 edition includes more than 33,000 autobiographical entries, including approximately 600 new entries, an obituaries section, listing the entrants who have died since the previous edition, and a two-pageTrade ReviewThe famous red covers of Who's Who are exclusive and only the enduringly notable get into them... After a week with the new Who's Who (and though it's heavy to pick up) "you can't put it down" best describes my feeling. -- Matthew Parris * The Times *The unrivalled compendium of the good and the great * The Daily Telegraph *Who's Who is a mirror in which society glimpses a reflection of its own achievement. * The Times *Britain's most famous reference book ...a biographical record of the great and the good. * Daily Mail *Table of ContentsHistorical Note Preface Obituary (deaths between mid-Sept. 2022 and mid-Sept. 2023) Abbreviations used in this Book Royal Family Editors' Note Biographies A-Z

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Book SynopsisDuring the 19th century there was no clear boundary line between those who were considered to be part of the scientific community and those who were seen as outsiders. It was during this century that the categories of "professional scientist", "amateur" and "popularizer of science" were being debated and constructed. As a result, in recent times scholars of the period have explored the important roles of neglected amateurs, women and members of the working class. Scholars in the field are continually broadening their definition of the terms "science" and "scientist". This dictionary contains more than 1200 entries on both major and minor figures who had an impact on British science. By examining how the theories and practices of scientists were shaped by Victorian beliefs about religion, gender, imperialism and politics, the dictionary presents a rich panorama of the development of science in the 19th century. As well as containing entries on those working in traditional scientific areas, such as geology, physics, astronomy, chemistry, mathematics and biology, the dictionary also covers the human sciences such as anthropology, sociology, psychology and medicine. In addition, areas such as phrenology, mesmerism, spiritualism, scientific illustration, scientific journalism and publishing, instrument making and government policy are covered. By including new figures working in these areas, and by paying attention to the social and cultural context in which they lived, the dictionary reflects the richer picture of the 19th-century period gradually being developed by scholars in the field.

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Book SynopsisWhen you need to source accurate information on the past history, achievements and current activities of leading world figures, from heads of state to sporting greats, Europa's The International Who's Who 2019 provides the answer. Published annually since 1935 The International Who's Who is your source for hard-to-find biographical details on over 25,000 of the world's most prominent and influential personalities. Featured personalities are regularly given the opportunity to update their entry, providing new information on education, artistic achievements, leisure interests, awards, contact details and much more. Also available online at www.worldwhoswho.com, featuring thousands of click-through web links and email addresses, and advanced search functions enabling users to search by name, nationality, place and date of birth and by profession.Table of ContentsAbbreviations. International Telephone Codes. Reigning Royal Families of the World. Obituary. The International Who's Who 2019.

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Book SynopsisThe Cricketers' Who's Who is the essential guide to the 2024 cricket season.

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Book SynopsisVolume 120 of the Proceedings of the British Academy contains 25 obituaries of recently deceased Fellows of the British Academy.Table of ContentsArthur Hilary Armstrong, 1909-1997 ; Max Beloff, 1913-1999 ; Tom Burns, 1913-2000 ; John Desmond Clark, 1916-2002 ; Arthur Geoffrey Dickens, 1910-2001 ; Edmund Boleslaw Fryde, 1923-1999 ; Ernest Andre Gellner, 1925-1995 ; Ernst Hans Josef Gombrich, 1909-2001 ; Jean Gottmann, 1915-1994 ; Oliver Robert Gurney, 1911-2001 ; Nicholas Geoggrey Lempriere Hammond, 1907-2001^L; Francis Harry Hinsley, 1918-1998 ; Henry David Jocelyn, 1933-2000 ; Henry Loyn, 1922-2000 ; Henry Mathison Pelling, 1920-1997 ; Mervyn Reddaway Popham, 1927-2000 ; James Cochran Stevenson Runciman, 1903-2000 ; John Denis Sargan, 1924-1996 ; Richard William Southern, 1912-2001 ; Thomas Bertram Lonsdale Webster 1905-1974 ; Elizabeth Mary Wilkinson, 1909 2001 ; Thomas Wilson, 1916-2001 ; George David Norman Worswick, 1916-2001 ; Frances Amelia Yates, 1899-1981

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