Dictionary of World Biography
- ISBN-10
- 0893563242
- ISBN-13
- 9780893563240
- Series
- Dictionary of World Biography
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography
- Pages
- 353
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000
- Publisher
- Salem PressInc
- Authors
- Frank Northen Magill, Steve Seddon, Alison Aves
Description
Concise biographical information on outstanding people from the ancient world to current times, providing a look at their early life, life's work, and summary of achievements; v.
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