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The Cambridge Biographical Encyclopedia by David Crystal (Hardcover, 1998)

By David Crystal

1998 • Hardcover • Cambridge University Press

Description

Title: The Cambridge Biographical Encyclopedia
Author/Publisher: David Crystal, Cambridge University Press (Cambridge)
Publication Year: 1998
Format: Substantial Hardcover volume

Synopsis

Presented by the venerable Cambridge University Press, 'The Cambridge Biographical Encyclopedia' stands as a comprehensive single-volume reference work edited by the esteemed linguist, David Crystal. Published in 1998, this substantial encyclopaedia offers a concise yet authoritative compendium of human achievement across millennia and geographies.

As its Second Edition, this non-fiction work represents an updated and refined effort to chronicle the lives of significant individuals. It serves as an indispensable resource for general knowledge, designed to provide adults with factual and accessible biographical information spanning diverse fields from science and arts to politics and sport.

  • Global Pantheon of Figures: Explore thousands of entries detailing the lives of influential men and women from every walk of life and historical epoch. From ancient philosophers to contemporary innovators, the scope is truly international and comprehensive.
  • Authoritative Scholarship: Benefiting from the editorial guidance of Professor David Crystal, renowned for his contributions to linguistics, each entry is crafted with precision and clarity, upholding the high academic standards synonymous with Cambridge University Press.
  • Essential Reference Tool: Designed for ease of use, this encyclopaedia provides quick and reliable access to key biographical facts. It is an ideal resource for researchers, students, and anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the figures who have shaped our world.

This edition remains a robust and reliable reference cornerstone for any personal or institutional library. Its factual depth and broad coverage ensure its continued relevance as a go-to source for biographical information, reflecting a significant scholarly endeavour from a leading academic publisher.

Condition

This item has been professionally inspected and is in Good condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.

Specifications

ISBN 0521630991
Format Hardcover
Condition Good
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year 1998
Type Encyclopaedia
Signed No
Edition 2
Subject General Knowledge
Vintage No
Language English
Ex Libris No
Inscribed No
Item Width 5.6 cm
Item Height 25.5 cm
Item Length 19.1 cm
Item Weight 1961 g
Personalised No
Custom Bundle No
Narrative Type Non-Fiction
Source Language English
Publication Name The Cambridge Biographical Encyclopedia
Intended Audience Adults

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