Covering the very beginnings of Western civilization, this biographical dictionary introduces readers to the great cultural figures of the ancient world, including those who contributed significantly
Beginning in 500 with the fusion of classical, Christian, and Germanic cultures and ending in 1300 with a Europe united by a desire for growth, knowledge, and change, this volume provides basic inform
All ages are transitory and some are more transitory than others, admits Baker. Still, he argues that the period he covers here comprises a distinct bridge between the old and modern worlds. Following
As part of a unique series covering the grand sweep of Western civilization from ancient to present times, this biographical dictionary provides introductory information on 315 leading cultural figure
Covering the period comprising the Renaissance and Reformation, this volume introduces a unique set of interdisciplinary biographical dictionaries providing basic information on the people who have co
Covering the period 1800 to the outbreak of World War I, biographical sketches of significant cultural figures from the history of Europe and the United States are provided, including heads of state a
