Many entries include high-resolution portraits or visual depictions of the individual.
Each profile ends with a tailored list of books, periodicals, and occasionally websites for further research. Encyclopedia of World Biography, Second edition...
The second edition specifically increased representation of minority figures, women, and notables from diverse geographical regions. 🗂 Volume Breakdown Example a capsule identification
Standard entries run approximately 2,000 words in length. and notables from diverse geographical regions.
The is a massive reference work published by Gale Research (now Gale Cengage). Originally published in 1973 by McGraw-Hill, this second edition was completely updated and expanded in 1998. 📚 Publication Overview Original Publisher: McGraw-Hill (1973) Second Edition Publisher: Gale Research (1998) Base Set Size: 17 volumes Base Set Entries: Approximately 7,000 biographical sketches
Articles start with a bold-faced paragraph stating birth/death years, a capsule identification, and a summary of the person's historical significance.
Gale has regularly published supplement volumes, each typically adding around 200 new entries of contemporary or newly recognized historical figures. 💡 Content Features