Whos Who In Modern History

Author : Alan Palmer
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136160744
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Who's Who in Modern History written by Alan Palmer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who's Who in Modern History is a unique reference book which examines those individuals who have shaped the political world since 1860. Coverage is truly global, including the most important figures in Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, Africa and Australasia. It provides: * an easy-to-use A-Z layout * authoritative, detailed biographies of the most important figures since 1860, from Clemenceau and Chief Buthelezi to King Fahd and Benazir Bhutto * bibliographical references for each entry, to aid further research * extensive cross-referencing * an essential guide for students, researchers and the general reader alike.

Author : John M. Thompson
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1426218346
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Who's Who in American History written by John M. Thompson and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautiful family reference from National Geographic tells the story of America through its presidents, revolutionaries, visionaries, inventors, entertainers--and even its most notorious villains. Far more than an encyclopedia, this treasury tells the rich stories of the people who made America's history--and adds context with lush photographs, illustrations, timelines, artifacts, and more. Beginning with pre-colonial America and continuing through today, this beautifully illustrated book details the fascinating lives of the men and women who helped build the story of our nation. Arranged chronologically, it features more than 400 entries illustrated with lavish four-color photography and elegant illustrations. Intriguing stories and historical maps provide additional context in this comprehensive and enlightening look at America's storied past.

Author : James Dixon Douglas
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780842310147
Total Pages : 772 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Who's who in Christian History written by James Dixon Douglas and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 1992 with total page 772 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the men and women who made a lasting impact on Christian faith and experience. With over 1,500 biographical entries, this book is the most comprehensive resource available. It spans the first through the twentieth centuries--from Jesus and the apostles to Billy Graham and Mother Teresa. A great reference book for pastors, Bible students and teachers, or anyone desiring a one-volume biographical dictionary of who's who in Christian history.

Author : John Keegan
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415118842
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Who's who in Military History written by John Keegan and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who's Who in Military History looks at those people who have shaped the course of war. Broad in geographical and chronological scope, it concentrates on all the major periods and conflicts in history, from 1453 up to and including the Persian Gulf War. It provides: * detailed biographies of the most interesting and important figures in military history * a series of maps showing the main theatres of war * a glossary of common words and phrases * a unique and valuable source of information for both the student and the general reader.

Author : John Keegan
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136414169
Total Pages : 662 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Who's Who in Military History written by John Keegan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 662 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Who's Who in Military History looks at those men and women who have shaped the course of war. It concentrates on all those periods about which the reader is likely to want information - the eighteenth-century wars in Europe, the American Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars and the major conflicts of the nineteenth-century. There is full coverage of the First and Second World Wars, and the many post-war struggles up to and including the Gulf War. It provides: * detailed biographies of the most interesting and important figures in military history from about 1450 to the present day * a series of maps showing the main theatres of war * a glossary of common words and phrases * an accessible and user-friendly A-Z layout The Routledge Who's Who in Military History will be a unique and invaluable source of information for the student and general reader alike.

Author : Joseph F. Callo
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 113439540X
Total Pages : 473 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Who's Who in Naval History written by Joseph F. Callo and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-02 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This A-Z guide covers the life and careers of over 600 key figures in naval history, from the sixteenth century to the present day. Featuring influential figures from the UK, US and around the world, from the great admirals such as Nelson, to minesweepers, designers and administrators, it is an invaluable guide to those who have shaped naval history.

Author : Robert Aldrich
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000158888
Total Pages : 611 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Who's Who in Gay and Lesbian History written by Robert Aldrich and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-10-07 with total page 611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who's Who in Gay and Lesbian History: From Antiquity to the Mid-Twentieth Century is a comprehensive and fascinating survey of the key figures in gay and lesbian history from classical times to the mid-twentieth century. Among those included are: * Classical heroes - Achilles; Aeneas; Ganymede * Literary giants - Sappho; Christopher Marlowe; Arthur Rimbaud; Oscar Wilde * Royalty and politicians - Edward II; King James I; Horace Walpole; Michel de Montaigne. Over the course of some 500 entries, expert contributors provide a complete and vivid picture of gay and lesbian life in the Western world throughout the ages.

Author : Robert Aldrich
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000150283
Total Pages : 484 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Who's Who in Contemporary Gay and Lesbian History written by Robert Aldrich and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a comprehensive modern biographical survey of homosexuality in the Western world. Among those included are:* controversial political activists - Peter Tatchell; Guy Hocquenghem; Harvey Milk* pop icons - David Bowie; k d lang; Boy George* groundbreaking artists, writers and filmmakers - Pier Paolo Pasolini; Derek Jarman; David Hockney* intellectuals who have shaped and changed the modern understanding of sexuality - Michel Foucault; Simone de Beauvoir; Alfred Kinsey* over 500 entries - clear, informative and enjoyable to read - build up a superbly thorough overview of gay and lesbian life in our time.

Author : Robert Aldrich
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134583133
Total Pages : 674 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Who's Who in Contemporary Gay and Lesbian History Vol.2 written by Robert Aldrich and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-07-25 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who's Who in Contemporary Gay and Lesbian History: From World War II to the Present Day provides a comprehensive modern biographical survey of homosexuality in the Western world. Among those included are: * Controversial political activists - Peter Tatchell; Guy Hocquenghem; Harvey Milk * Pop icons - David Bowie; k d lang; Boy George * Groundbreaking artists, writers and filmmakers - Pier Paolo Pasolini; Derek Jarman; David Hockney * Intellectuals who have shaped and changed the modern understanding of sexuality - Michel Foucault; Simone de Beauvoir; Alfred Kinsey * Over 500 entries - clear, informative and enjoyable to read - build up a superbly thorough overview of gay and lesbian life in our time.

Author : Alan Palmer
Publisher : Holt McDougal
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Who's who in Modern History, 1860-1980 written by Alan Palmer and published by Holt McDougal. This book was released on 1981 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 600 biographical sketches of influential men and women; arranged alphabetically.