Chambers Biographical Dictionary by Chambers John

Chambers Biographical Dictionary by Chambers John

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Just about all the people who really matter in one handy and endlessly browsable book

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Chambers Biographical Dictionary by Chambers John

First published in 1897, Chambers Biographical Dictionary remains a uniquely fascinating and far-reaching reference work. This eighth edition includes over 600 new entries, and has been extensively updated. Wide-ranging and international in scope, it offers concise, authoritative and illuminating entries on individuals from Alexander the Great to Frank Zappa.
Simply all you need to know about anyone - Fay Weldon
Chambers is one of the world,s most respected dictionary publishers, appealing particularly to word lovers and those who revel in all the quirks of the English language. Its extensive list of innovative and completely reliable language and reference titles covers English-language dictionaries, thesauruses, bilingual dictionaries, crosswords, puzzles and games and specialist titles on subjects such as biography, quotations, literary characters, science and technology and world history. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.
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ISBN 13 9780550102003
ISBN 10 0550102000
Title Chambers Biographical Dictionary
Author Chambers John
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher John Murray Press
Year published 2007-09-28
Number of pages 1728
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