Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 1160
Book Description
Who's Who in the World, 1912
Author: The International Who's who
Author: H.L. MotterWho's Who in the World, 1912
Author: H. L. MotterPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780266099727
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1150
Book Description
Excerpt from Who's Who in the World, 1912: A Biographical Dictionary of the World's Notable Living Men and Women N this maxim of the poet lies the incentive for this work. The idea is the development of a remark made by one of the most prominent librarians of the world, to the efiect that there existed a great demand for a who's who of an international character. For nearly a century past various attempts have been made by reputable publishers to produce an adequate biographical dictionary, but however laudable and useful have been the productions, until the advent of Tan international who's who, they have all been marked with the grave defect of provincialism. The educated Frenchman has little use for a Who's Who in France, for, being a reader of the daily press, he is fairly well acquainted with the living celebrities of the Republic. What he wants to know is Who is Who in England, America, Australia, and other places. The same may be said of the intelligent public of other lands. To supply this information the only Who's Who worth considering must necessarily be international in character. The demand for a standard biographical dictionary such as the lxraasarloxax. Who's who has proven itself to be, has been increasing with the closer contact between men and women of all lands through modern travel, invention and journalism. Geographical miles no longer limit the acquaintance of man with man 's achievements; and the man or woman who reaches distinction in any branch of endeavor, becomes a citizen of the world, with whom it is not only a privilege but, an honor to become ao quainted. There are no local boundaries to mental or moral greatness; therefore, we honor genius or goodness, whether it is developed in Siberia or Chicago. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The International Who's who
Author: The International Who's Who. Who's Who in the World. 1912. Edited by H. L. Motter ... Illustrated with Portraits
Author: H. L. MOTTERWho'S Who In Science International 1912
Author: H H StephensonPublisher:
ISBN: 9789354214936
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.
Who's who in America
Author: John W. LeonardPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 2504
Book Description
Vols. 28-30 accompanied by separately published parts with title: Indices and necrology.
The International Who's who
Author: H. L. MotterPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 1288
Book Description
Who's who in Twentieth-century World Poetry
Author: Mark WillhardtPublisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415163569
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Brings a uniquely global perspective to bear on modern verse. Readers will be delighted with this comprehensive volume, providing biographical information on the greatest poets of the century, and critical accounts of their work.
Who's Who in World War I
Author: John BournePublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113476751X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 661
Book Description
Featuring over 1,000 alphabetically arranged, biographical entries, Who's Who in World War One builds up a complete and vivid picture of the major figures of the Great War. The subjects are drawn not only from the political and military spheres of all thirty-two nations involved, but also from the social and cultural life of the period. This book's breadth of coverage makes it the definitive biographical guide to the First World War; * from the British air ace, Albert Ball, to the German foreign secretary, Richard von Kuhlmann * from David Lloyd George to Rasputin * from the British war poet Siegfried Sassoon to the Serbian assassin Trifko Grabez and the Emperor Wilhelm II. Each entry provides biographical data and basic factual information about its subject's role in the Great War, and in the case of major figures there is also an assessment of their reputation in the light of current scholarship. Maps, cross-referencing, a list of military ranks, a guide to further reading and a thorough introduction complete what is at once a comprehensive work of reference and a fascinating overview of a crucial period in twentieth century history.