An Universal Biographical Dictionary: Containing the Lives of the Most Celebrated Characters of Every Age and Nation, Embracing Warriors, Heroes, Poets, Philosophers, Historians, Politicians, Statesme - Hardcover

Charles N. Baldwin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266792863 ISBN 13: 9780266792864

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover a vast roll call of history’s most celebrated lives in one compact volume.

This abridged biographical dictionary gathers warriors, poets, philosophers, historians, scientists, and many other notable figures from ancient to modern times. It blends material from prior reference works and adds new entries, delivering concise yet informative portraits of people who shaped the world.

• Explore brief, focused sketches that highlight each figure’s achievements and influence.
• Find cross‑references to related topics and notable living individuals included in this edition.
• See how classic and later biographers, philosophers, and historians shaped our view of these characters.
• Use the book as a quick reference for names, dates, and key contributions.

Ideal for curious readers, students, and anyone seeking a broad, time‑spanning panorama of celebrated lives in one accessible edition.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266792863
• ISBN 13: 9780266792864
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 442