Biographical Information

American National Biography is the first new comprehensive biographical dicionary focused on American history to be published in seventy years. Produced under the auspices of the American Council of Learned Societies, the ANB contains over 17,500 profiles on historical figures written by anexpert in the field and completed with a bibliography. The scope of the work is enormous--from the earlest recorded European explorations to the very recent past.

The product of 25 years of research, this new edition of The Dictionary of Irish Biography features a Glossary, illustrations, and 1,700 brief biographies of the Emerald Isle's most distinguished citizens from 400 A.D. to the present. 150 photos.

2 volumes.

Scholarly articles on approximately 35,000 influential deceased Britons. Covers the earliest times through 1901. Supplements update through 2001. Articles average one to two pages, and include references. Multivolume set. Each issue is indexed alphabetically by name.

Up-to-date and representative of African societies as a whole, An African Biographical Dictionary provides a wealth of vital information for students of African culture and is an indispensable reference guide for anyone interested in African affairs.

Brief entries with basic information on important deceased Americans originally listed in Who's Who in America . Coverage is from 1897 to 1996 (a special Historical Volume covers 1607-1896). Multivolume set, with each issue covering a time period and listing entries alphabetically. There is a cumulative alphabetical index volume to the set.

Brief entries with basic information on influential deceased Britons originally listed in Who's Who. Coverage is from 1897 to 1990. Multivolume set, with each issue covering a time period and listing entries alphabetically. There is a cumulative alphabetical index volume to the set.

Brief entries with basic information on 100,000 prominent contemporary people. Coverage is from 1899 to the present. Entries are predominantly Americans, but other nationals who have a significant impact on the U.S. are included. Addresses included. Also includes an obituary list of entrants from the three previous editions. Multiple volumes arranged alphabetically, with the last volume serving as a geographic and occupational index.

Scholarly articles on 7,168 noteworthy people born between 1000 and 1930. Articles are approximately one to two pages in length and include references.