The Encyclopedia of World Facts and Dates


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A one-volume reference listing more than 50,000 significant facts, dates, and events from politics, the arts, the economy, exploration, religion, philosophy, science, human rights, sports, social issues, and more. The information is arranged by timespans so all information is given in its complete historical context. Includes extensive and detailed alphabetical index with proper names, places, and topics.










The Encyclopedia of World Religions


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Contains nearly 600 brief entries on the world's religious traditions.







Encyclopedia of World Scientists


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Offers 500 biographical profiles of past and present scientists in such fields as anthropology, astronomy, biology, chemistry, medicine, physics, and psychology.




The World Book Encyclopedia


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An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.




Encyclopedia of World War II


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A reference to the ideological, military, political, biographical, and social topics surrounding World War II, which is often considered the pivotal event of the twentieth century.




Encyclopedia of World Facts


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The Encyclopedia of American Facts and Dates 10th Edition


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In one convenient, user-friendly volume, The Encyclopedia of American Facts and Dates explores more than 1,000 years of American history and popular culture. Covering from the 10th century through the 20th, readers will discover all the details, dates and events from the first Norse explorers in 986 through the end of 1996. Organized in four parallel columns for each year, and chronologically within each column, the book enables readers to see the progression of events in any given field as well as get a picture of all the important events of any year. In addition, the book contains an extensive index that allows readers to find specific entries quickly and easily. With more than 15,000 entries, this unique reference belongs in everyone's home library.