Book cover of Dictionary of National Biography

Dictionary of National Biography

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19041054 pagesOxford University Press, USA

This extensive volume expands upon the original Dictionary of National Biography, offering detailed accounts of 1,086 individuals previously overlooked. It covers a vast historical span, from the earliest records up to 1985, providing essential biographical information. This is a crucial reference for anyone interested in British history and notable figures.

Avg. reading time: 18h 13m
Prose complexity: 10/10

Informative Intellectual

George Murray Smith

An English biographer, writer and critic, editor of the English Dictionary of National Biography (<a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidney_Lee>Wikipedia</a>).

Sir Leslie Stephen

Editor of the English Dictionary of National Biography

Biography & Memoir History Biography

Biography Bio-bibliography Dictionaries Great britain, biography Indexes Bibliography Biography as Topic Dictionary

Dictionary of National Biography: 6th SupplementUnknown, Dece

1054 pages

Oxford University Press, USALanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780198652052Supplement

5 editions available

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