Dictionary Of World Biography A " Who' s Who" of World History
Whether you need to know the year George W. Bush was born, the year Bill Gates founded Microsoft, the birth names of Este e Lauder and Ralph Lauren, or the titles of William Faulkner' s most successful books, turn to the "Random House Dictionary of World Biography," Equally useful for researching an academic topic and reading the news, this indispensable resource includes:
- 5,000+ entries on the most significant people in world history from the beginnings of civilization to the present time
- Coverage in all areas--politics, literature, sports, religion, science, the arts, and popular culture
- Birth and death dates and details of nationality, title, profession, and major life accomplishments