Chambers Dictionary Of World History

Author : Bruce Lenman
Publisher : Larousse Kingfisher Chambers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 970 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chambers Dictionary of World History written by Bruce Lenman and published by Larousse Kingfisher Chambers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 970 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Idenifies key individuals, events, places, organizations, movements, political parties, and battles.

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Total Pages : 986 pages
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Download or read book Chambers Dictionary of World History written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 986 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Bruce Lenman
Publisher : Larousse Kingfisher Chambers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1008 pages
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Download or read book Chambers Dictionary of World History written by Bruce Lenman and published by Larousse Kingfisher Chambers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 1008 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and updated to reflect recent world events, Chambers Dictionary of World History features more than 7,500 entries in a straightforward A-to-Z format. This impressive reference covers the key figures and events in world history, with an in-depth focus on the period from A.D. 1000 to 2000. From the Norman Conquest to the Normandy campaign, its comprehensive coverage includes wars, treaties, plots, and political movements as well as nations of the world, international organizations, and biographies of major figures. Entries include a clear and helpful system of cross-references that makes the book ideal for browsing and highlights connections among individuals, ideas, and events. More than 60 sidebars cover significant themes of ancient and modern history, and specially commissioned historical and thematic maps supplement the dictionary entries. For history buffs, classroom use, or any home reference collection, this comprehensive look at world history is an essential resource.

Author : Mariusz Kaminski
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
ISBN 13 : 3110312735
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of the Chambers Dictionary written by Mariusz Kaminski and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the literature on English lexicography there have been few attempts at a systematic study of the history of popular dictionaries that have been around for many years in English-speaking countries. A dictionary like Chambers deserves special attention because of its long tradition that goes back to the nineteenth century. Although it has gone through numerous editions, its history has received little attention from scholars. The book traces the development of the Chambers Dictionary from its origins to the present time by comparing corresponding parts of successive editions of the dictionary. This comparative approach aims to determine major trends in the evolution of the dictionary. It will provide scholars and interested students with insights into the Chambers lexicographers’ work, the goals they aimed to achieve, and the problems they had to face when revising the dictionary.

Author : Mark Vernon
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN 13 : 9780550103444
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chambers Dictionary of Beliefs and Religions written by Mark Vernon and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even in our high-tech world, billions of people continue to place their faith in a god, or gods, in spirits or in another form of divinity. Many adhere to beliefs outside the major faith traditions, while others see science and secular modernity as providing a sufficient basis for a meaningful life.

Author : Chambers (Ed.)
Publisher : Chambers
ISBN 13 : 9781473608122
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chambers Dictionary of Great Quotations written by Chambers (Ed.) and published by Chambers. This book was released on 2015-08-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 25,000 quotations from over 4,000 sources, The Chambers Dictionary of Great Quotations is the category-leading quotations dictionary Welcome to a treasure trove of the wittiest, most insightful, most famous and most important words uttered in history. With more quotes than any other quotations dictionary, from more sources, with better international coverage and full author biographies rather than just a brief line, The Chambers Dictionary of Great Quotations is the only book you need. This new edition brings things right up to date with thousands of new quotations right up to 2015, mixing old favourites and new sources such as Barack Obama, Bradley Wiggins, Kurt Vonnegut, Arsene Wenger, Richard Dawkins, Seamus Heaney, Pope Francis and of course, 50 Cent. This is a browser's paradise stretching from ancient times to the present day. Entries are arranged alphabetically by author, starting with Diane Abbot's description of the United Kingdom's Parliament as 'a nightmare of elderly white males' and finishing with Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg telling us to 'move fast and break things'. Between those two extremes are just under 1000 pages of quotations, followed by a 350 page keyword index, so you can locate a quote even if you can only remember a single word or phrase. As well as literary quotations from important authors past and present this collection contains quotations from writers, critics, politicians and journalists. We have sought out memorable phrases from scientists, industrialists, entertainers, sportspeople, and many more, to reflect the diversity of modern life. And just as the world has changed since the last edition of this dictionary, so many of the hundreds of new quotations reflect these changes, and important global and local events. The Chambers Dictionary of Great Quotations includes quotations from over 4,000 sources, including: Jonathan Aitken, Woody Allen, Giorgio Armani, David Beckham, The Bible, Tony Blair, Don Bradman, Robert Burns, George W Bush, Catullus, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Brian Clough, Jarvis Cocker, Simone de Beauvoir, Charles Dickens, Tracey Emin, E M Forster, Stephen Fry, Joseph Heller, Charlton Heston, John Humphrys, Joan of Arc, Elton John, The Koran, Mao Zedong, George Melly, George Michael, Jo Moore, Andrew Motion, Friedrich Nietzsche, Sylvia Plath, Plato, Will Self, William Shakespeare, Stevie Smith, Kevin Spacey, Quentin Tarantino, Margaret Thatcher, Queen Victoria, Gore Vidal, Oscar Wilde, Michael Winner, Emile Zola and many more. If you've ever struggled with a half-remembered line or you've got a quote in your head and don't know where it comes from, this is the book for you. 'A fresh and lively collection... first-class' Sunday Times 'A wonderful volume... full of goodies' Irish Independent 'Chambers is the one I keep at my right hand' Philip Pullman

Author : Mairi Robinson
Publisher : Larousse Kingfisher Chambers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1672 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chambers 21st Century Dictionary written by Mairi Robinson and published by Larousse Kingfisher Chambers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 1672 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This highly acclaimed dictionary is newly revised and offers language mavens a unique opportunity to delve into the most up-to-date, contemporary English usage. Comprehensive, easy-to-use, and free of jargon, the 21st Century Dictionary emphasizes the written and spoken English of everyday situations. The perfect reference for any word lover. Special features: Thumb Index. Clear definitions in straightforward English. Up-to-the-minute information on how words are used. Supported by Chambers Wordtrack and The British National Corpus 100 Million word database. Innovative page design gets you to the right information fast. Hundreds of usage notes, word histories, idioms, and help with pronunciation, spelling and grammar.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1012 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chambers's Encyclopaedia written by and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 1012 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jonathon Green
Publisher : Larousse Kingfisher Chambers
ISBN 13 : 9780550105639
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Chambers Slang Dictionary written by Jonathon Green and published by Larousse Kingfisher Chambers. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A scholarly reference to slang expressions from all parts of the English-speaking world includes coverage of twenty-first-century terms and lists explanations of word origins.

Author : Chambers (Ed.)
Publisher : Chambers
ISBN 13 : 9781471801747
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chambers Book of Great Speeches Book written by Chambers (Ed.) and published by Chambers. This book was released on 2014-09-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chambers Book of Great Speeches is the most comprehensive guide available to the inspired and inspiring speeches that have shaped the world we live in. There are over 250 speakers covered, from Bella Abzug to Emile Zola. Each speaker is introduced with a brief biography setting them in context. Each speech also has an introduction explaining its setting, and is accompanied by marginal notes which fill in any background information. The speeches themselves are international in scope and stretch throughout world history, from ancient times through to twenty-first century orators such as Barack Obama, Steve Jobs and Lord Coe.