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Synopsis
Fred Astaire, Woody Allen, Madonna, Benazir Bhutto, and Steven Spielberg. These are just a few of the more than 1700 names found in A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century World Biography. Spanning all countries and cultures, and every field of human activity--from politics, science, and the arts, to sports and entertainment--this authoritative reference book provides biographies of a vast range of men and women who have set their mark on the twentieth century. Designed to provide the most reliable information in the most accessible form, each entry includes a sketch of the family background and education of the person, a description of the events that have brought them to fame (or infamy), and a summary of their achievements or misdemeanors.
Highly informative and up to date, A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century World Biography provides a fascinating source on the leading figures of this century.
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About the Author
About the Editor: Asa Briggs is the author of a number books including The BBC: The First Fifty Years and Victorian Things.
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This authoritative reference book provides outline biographies of 1,750 men and women who, whether by deed or thought, have set their mark on the century that is now drawing to its close. All fields of human activity are represented, from politics, science, and the arts to sport and popular entertainment. The coverage of the dictionary is up to date and worldwide, spanning all countries and cultures.
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