Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
- ISBN-10
- 0198736436
- ISBN-13
- 9780198736431
- Series
- Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
- Category
- British
- Pages
- 62
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-10
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA
- Authors
- Brian Harrison, Henry Colin Gray Matthew, Lawrence Goldman
Description
The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, in association with the British Academy is the first point of reference for anyone interested in the lives of the peoples of the British Isles and their connections overseas, from the earliest times to the end of the year 2000. It is the product of research instituted at the University of Oxford and funded by the British Academy and by Oxford University Press. It is the achievement of 10,000 contributors and advisers staff in Oxford. The Oxford DNB aims to provide full, accurate, concise, and readable articles on noteworthy people in all walks of life. No living person is included: the Dictionary's articles are confined to people who died before 31 December 2000.
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