Author: Charles Dudley Warner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
Biographical dictionary and synopsis of books
Author: Charles Dudley Warner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
Biographical Dictionary and Synopsis of Books, Ancient and Modern
Author: Charles Dudley Warner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bio-bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bio-bibliography
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
Biographical Dictionary and Synopsis of Books
Author: Charles Dudley Warner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 652
Book Description
Biographical Dictionary of the History of Technology
Author: Lance Day
Publisher: 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
Publisher: 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, Inc
Publisher: 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.
Publisher: 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.
Biographical Dictionary and Synopsis of Books, Ancient and Modern
Author: C. D. Warner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780879687489
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780879687489
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Biographical Dictionary and Synopsis of Books
Author: Charles Dudley Warner
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 672
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 672
Book Description
The Cumulative Book Index
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 658
Book Description
A world list of books in the English language.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 658
Book Description
A world list of books in the English language.
Biographical Dictionaries and Related Works
Author: Robert B. Slocum
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 794
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 794
Book Description
The Dial
Author: Francis Fisher Browne
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literature
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literature
Languages : en
Pages : 552
Book Description