The General Biographical Dictionary, Vol. 30: Containing an Historical and Critical Account of the Lives and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons in ... the British and Irish (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alexander Chalmers

 
9780267876044: The General Biographical Dictionary, Vol. 30: Containing an Historical and Critical Account of the Lives and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons in ... the British and Irish (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0267876041 ISBN 13: 9780267876044
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Explore the lives of eminent figures through concise, credible biographical sketches and critical notes.

This volume offers compact entries drawn from the General Biographical Dictionary, focusing on notable scholars and writers across nations. It presents the story of scholars, their works, and the judgments of contemporaries, framed for quick understanding by readers and researchers alike.

  • Clear summaries of a person’s life and significance
  • Highlights of major works and contributions
  • Context on how later readers and scholars viewed them
  • Cross‑references to related figures and topics for further exploration
Ideal for readers of history, biography, and reference works who want a reliable, approachable overview without lengthy narrative.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2022
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0267876041
ISBN 13 
9780267876044
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
512

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