Explore a wide range of historical, artistic, and biographical topics in one authoritative reference.
This edition of The Penny Cyclopaedia of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge covers notable figures and subjects from art, politics, and literature, offering concise, accessible overviews suitable for quick research or casual reading.
This volume blends biographical sketches with descriptive entries, tracing the lives and works of painters like Raphael, English monarchs such as Richard Plantagenet, and scholars like Richard of Cirencester. It presents a snapshot of 19th-century scholarship, detailing early modern figures and ideas in a clear, compact style.
What you’ll experience:
- Short, readable articles on prominent artists, rulers, historians, and scholars
- Contextual introductions to key works, timelines, and legacies
- A broad survey of topics across art, history, and culture from the period
Ideal for readers of reference works, students, and curious readers seeking a dependable primer on a wide array of subjects.