Author: Edmund BellchambersPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
The General Biographical Dictionary:
Author: Alexander ChalmersPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
A General Biographical Dictionary
Author: Edmund BellchambersPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
The Cambridge Biographical Dictionary
Author: David CrystalPublisher:
ISBN: 9780521567800
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 495
Book Description
Contains over 14,000 brief entries covering persons both past and present
A General Bibliographical Dictionary
Author: Friedrich Adolf EbertPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Universal bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
A General Biographical Dictionary
Author: John GortonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 926
Book Description
Biographical Dictionary of the History of Technology
Author: Lance DayPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134650191
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1527
Book Description
This Biographical Dictionary seeks to put the world of technology in the context of those who have made the most important contribution to it. For the first time information has been gathered on the people who have made the most significant advances in technology. From ancient times to the present day, the major inventors, discoverers and entrepreneurs from around the world are profiled, and their contribution to society explained and assessed. Structure The Dictionary presents descriptive and analytical biographies of its subjects in alphabetical order for ease of reference. Each entry provides detailed information on the individual's life, work and relevance to their particular field. * in the first part of the entry, the information will include the dates and places of the subject's birth and death, together with their nationality and their field of activity * in the main body of the entry there follows an account of their principal achievements and their significance in the history of technology, along with full details of appointments and honours * finally an annotated bibliography will direct the reader to the subject's principal writings and publications and to the most important secondary works which the reader can consult for further information. Special Features: * The first work in existence to examine technologists in detail * Contains over 1,500 entries giving detailed information * Extensive cross-references enable the reader to compare subjects and build up a picture of technological advance^ * Figures drawn from fields such as Aeronautics, Telecommunications, Architecture, Photography and Textiles
Merriam-Webster's Biographical Dictionary
Author: Merriam-Webster, IncPublisher: Merriam-Webster Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 1192
Book Description
A biographical dictionary which profiles over 30,000 individuals, including birth and death dates, major accomplishments, and historical influence.
A new and general biographical dictionary
Author: New and general biographical dictionaryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
A new general biographical dictionary, projected and partly arranged by H.J. Rose
Author: New general biographical dictionaryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 524
Book Description
The General Biographical Dictionary
Author: Alexander ChalmersPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description