Each profile ends with a tailored list of books, periodicals, and occasionally websites for further research.
The encyclopedia's alphabetical breakdown spans across the physical volumes to make navigation easier for libraries and researchers: A to Barbosa Vol 5: Diderot to Forbes Vol 9: Kilpatrick to Louis Vol 14: Schiele to Stuart Vol 16: Vitoria to Zworykin Vol 17: Consolidated Index Encyclopedia of World Biography, Second edition...
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Articles start with a bold-faced paragraph stating birth/death years, a capsule identification, and a summary of the person's historical significance. The is a massive reference work published by
The is a massive reference work published by Gale Research (now Gale Cengage). Originally published in 1973 by McGraw-Hill, this second edition was completely updated and expanded in 1998. 📚 Publication Overview Original Publisher: McGraw-Hill (1973) Second Edition Publisher: Gale Research (1998) Base Set Size: 17 volumes Base Set Entries: Approximately 7,000 biographical sketches
The second edition specifically increased representation of minority figures, women, and notables from diverse geographical regions. 🗂 Volume Breakdown Example
Gale has regularly published supplement volumes, each typically adding around 200 new entries of contemporary or newly recognized historical figures. 💡 Content Features