Encyclopedia of World Biography

Mother Theresa. Princess Diana. Tom Clancy. Johnnie Cochran. Betty Shabazz. These are just a few of the people youll find biographical information on in the *Encyclopedia of World Biography*. Originally published in 1973 by McGraw Hill, this 17-vol. authoritative set is entirely revised and updated – the first complete revision in 25 years. Heres what youll find in this admired biographical reference source: * 17 volumes with almost 7, 000 entries — 40 percent more than the 1973 set * Approximately 400 new entries — with more multicultural coverage * Thousands of high-resolution photographs — designed to produce clearer photocopies * Updated entries and bibliographies — includes new developments since the last edition as well as newly discovered facts and interpretations of historical figures * Easy-to-use page format — straightforward reference to satisfy students and patrons * Multi-access, consolidated index — makes it easier to search than ever before * And much more Note: The e-book version of this authoritative set includes not only the 17 vols. in the 2nd Edition, but annual supplement volumes 18-23 – all in one convenient collection. All of the photographs from the 2nd Edition and supplement volumes 18-23 are included. While Gale strives to replicate print content, some content may not be available due to rights restrictions.Call your Sales Rep for de