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Who's Who in Ancient Egypt (Who's Who Ser.)
by Michael RiceIn this compelling guide and sourcebook, renowned author and scholar Michael Rice introduces us to the inhabitants of ancient Egypt, allowing us to encounter their world through their own eyes. Here are the great and the famous, from Cleopatra to Tutankhamun, but here also are the grave-robber Amenwah, Nakht the gardener and Sebaster the hairdresser.The whole arena of Egyptian life is expressed in these pages. Not only are there nearly a thousand biographies, there is also a chapter on 'Encountering Ancient Egyptians', sections on kingship and on religion, a chronology, a glossary and maps. A combination of erudite scholarship and a clear and accessible style, this volume opens up the world of the ancient Egyptians to all those with an interest in the subject in a way that has never been done before.
Who's Who in Christianity (Who's Who Ser.)
by Lavinia Cohn-SherbokWho's Who in Christianity is an invaluable reference guide to the leading men and women who have influenced the course of Christian history, including the founding fathers, saints, popes, monarchs, philanthropists, theologians, missionaries and heretics.The book encompasses both Eastern and Western churches and the lives and opinions of personalities who have shaped the past twenty Christian centuries, from Jesus of Galilee to Pope John Paul II, and from Paul of Tarsus to Mother Teresa.
Who's Who in Contemporary Women's Writing (Who's Who Ser.)
by Jane Eldridge MillerUnique in its breadth of coverage, Who's Who in Contemporary Women's Writing is a comprehensive, authoritative and enjoyable guide to women's fiction, prose, poetry and drama from around the world in the second half of the twentieth century. Over the course of 1000 entries by over 150 international contributors, a picture emerges of the incredible range of women's writing in our time, from Toni Morrison to Fleur Adcock- all are here. This book includes the established and well-loved but also opens up new worlds of modern literature which may be unfamiliar but are never less than fascinating.
Who's Who in Contemporary World Theatre (Who's Who)
by Daniel Meyer-DinkgräfeWho's Who in Contemporary World Theatre is a lively and accessible biographical guide to the key figures in contemporary drama. All who enjoy the theatre will find their pleasure enhanced and their knowledge extended by this fascinating work of reference. Its distinctive blend of information, analysis and anecdote makes for entertaining and enlightening reading. Hugely influential innovators, household names, and a whole host of less familiar, international figures - all have their lives and careers illuminated by the clear and succinct entries. All professions associated with the theatre are represented here - actors and directors, playwrights and designers. By virtue of the broad range of its coverage, Who's Who in Contemporary World Theatre offers a unique insight into the rich diversity of international drama today.
Who's Who in Dickens (Who's Who)
by Donald HawesWho's Who in Dickens is an accessible guide to the many characters in Charles Dickens' fiction. Dickens' characters are strikingly portrayed and have become a vital part of our cultural heritage - Scrooge has become a by-word for stinginess, Uriah Heep for unctuousness. From the much loved Oliver Twist to the fact-grubbing Mr Gradgrind, the obstinate Martin Chuzzlewit to the embittered Miss Havisham, this book covers the famous and lesser known characters in Dickens.The book contains a physical and psychological profile of each character, a critical look at his characters by past and present influential commentators and over forty illustrations of major characters drawn by Dickens' contemporaries.
Who's Who in Gay and Lesbian History: From Antiquity to the Mid-Twentieth Century
by Robert Aldrich and Garry WotherspoonWho's Who in Gay and Lesbian History: From Antiquity to the Mid-Twentieth Century is a comprehensive and fascinating survey of the key figures in gay and lesbian history from classical times to the mid-twentieth century. Among those included are:* Classical heroes - Achilles; Aeneas; Ganymede* Literary giants - Sappho; Christopher Marlowe; Arthur Rimbaud; Oscar Wilde* Royalty and politicians - Edward II; King James I; Horace Walpole; Michel de Montaigne.Over the course of some 500 entries, expert contributors provide a complete and vivid picture of gay and lesbian life in the Western world throughout the ages.
Who's Who in Gay and Lesbian History Vol.1: From Antiquity to the Mid-Twentieth Century (Who's Who Ser.)
by Robert Aldrich Garry WotherspoonWho's Who in Gay and Lesbian History: From Antiquity to the Mid-Twentieth Century is a comprehensive and fascinating survey of the key figures in gay and lesbian history from classical times to the mid-twentieth century. Among those included are:* Classical heroes - Achilles; Aeneas; Ganymede* Literary giants - Sappho; Christopher Marlowe; Arthur Rimbaud; Oscar Wilde* Royalty and politicians - Edward II; King James I; Horace Walpole; Michel de Montaigne.Over the course of some 500 entries, expert contributors provide a complete and vivid picture of gay and lesbian life in the Western world throughout the ages.
Who's Who in Jewish History: After The Period Of The Old Testament (Who's Who Ser.)
by Joan ComayFrom Karl Marx to the Marx brothers, the Routledge Who's Who in Jewish History presents a complete reference guide to over a thousand prominent men and women who have shaped Jewish culture. Covering twenty centuries of Jewish history it provides:* detailed biographical information on each leading figure* analysis of their role and significance both in Jewish life and the wider culture* a comprehensive chronological table displaying the history of the Jewish race* a useful glossary giving precise definitions of Jewish words.
Who's Who in Jewish History
by Joan Comay Lavinia Cohn-SherbokJoan Comay's Who's Who in the Old Testament followed the history of Jewish people up to the end of the First Book of Maccabees in 135 B.C. In Who's Who in Jewish History she continues this fascinating story from that point up to the present day, a period of over twenty centuries. Offering entries on the lives of nearly one thousand men and women, this guide provides and in-depth look at Jews who have made a significant contribution to the history and thought of their own people, individual Jews who have been eminent in the general life and culture of their time, and non-Jews who have had a special impact on Jewish history. Here in brilliant procession are scholars, courtiers, and martyrs, from Simeon Bar-Giora (leader of the first Jewish revolt in the first century B.C.) through Aaron of Lincoln (the twelfth-century English money lender) to Golda Meir (the fourth prime minister of Israel) and Elie Wiesel (Holocaust survivor and world renowned author). Including a special chronology of Jewish history, Who's Who in Jewish History is an intriguing parade of celebrated individuals from almost every area of human achievement.
Who's Who in Lesbian and Gay Writing (The\routledge Who's Who Ser.)
by Gabriele GriffinWho's Who in Lesbian and Gay Writing is a lively and accessible biographical guide to lesbian and gay literary culture, from Sappho to modern pulp fiction. Featuring authors of works with lesbian or gay content as well as known lesbian and gay writers, this volume opens the boundaries of this field to include the writers of popular cultural fiction. It places these alongside the canon of poets, dramatists and novelists, to acknowledge the importance of pop culture to gay and lesbian communities. It includes fascinating entries on authors from W.H. Auden to Alice Walker, James Baldwin to Virginia Woolf. Also included are those such as Judith Butler who have theorised lesbian and gay culture and writing, or have contributed to the uncovering and charting of this vibrant literary history. Fully cross referenced, and with suggestions for further reading, this book offers an invaluable guide to a rich and varied literary culture and is indispensable for anyone with an interest in lesbian and gay writing.
Who's Who in Modern History: An Output Of The Ctbuh Wind Engineering Working Group
by Alan PalmerWho's Who in Modern History is a unique reference book which examines those individuals who have shaped the political world since 1860. Coverage is truly global, including the most important figures in Europe, Asia, North America, Latin America, Africa and Australasia.It provides:* an easy-to-use A-Z layout* authoritative, detailed biographies of the most important figures since 1860, from Clemenceau and Chief Buthelezi to King Fahd and Benazir Bhutto* bibliographical references for each entry, to aid further research* extensive cross-referencing* an essential guide for students, researchers and the general reader alike.
Who's Who in Nazi Germany
by Robert S. WistrichWho's Who in Nazi Germany looks at the individuals who influenced every aspect of life in Nazi Germany. It covers a representative cross-section of German society from 1933-1945, and includes:* Nazi Party leaders; SS, Wehrmacht and Gestapo personalities; civil service and diplomatic personnel* industrialists, churchmen, intellectuals, artists, entertainers and sports personalities* resistance leaders, political dissidents, critics and victims of the regime* extensive biographical information on each figure extending into the post-war period* analysis of their role and significance in Nazi Germany* an accessible, easy to use A-Z layout* a glossary and comprehensive bibliography.
Who's Who in Non-Classical Mythology
by Alan Kendall Edgerton Skyes Egerton SykesFirst published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Who's Who in Shakespeare (Who's Who)
by Hamish Johnson Peter QuennellWho's Who in Shakespeare presents a complete and handy guide to the men and women who throng Shakespeare's plays. It provides:* detailed biographical information on each leading figure* analyses of the role and significance of each minor figure* a reliable guide to the huge Shakespearian canon for student and teacher* quotations from famous critics* useful information on some of Shakespeare's sources.From Antonio to Yorick, Macbeth to Mercutio, this book embraces the breadth and depth of the world's most important playwright.
Who's Who in the Bible
by Rev Albert E. Sims And Rev. George DentThis detailed and accessible A–Z reference offers clear and authoritative biographical information on the Bible&’s numerous characters. From Aaron and Abel to Zohar and Zurishaddai, Who&’s Who in the Bible presents essential information on the many individuals who appear in the Old and New Testaments. Each entry provides the reader with a complete listing of where the individual is mentioned in the Bible, making it easy to follow the continuity of his or her role throughout the scriptures. Supplementary materials include a pronunciation guide, a timeline of the kings of Judah and Israel, and the genealogies of Jesus according to Matthew and Luke.
Who's Who in the Greek World (Who's Who Ser.)
by John HazelWas there such a person as Homer? Who were the key figures in the first democracy of the Western World? Who is the father of tragedy? Who is the father of history?Of all the world's ancient civilisations, it is perhaps the Ancient Greece that has the strongest hold over the modern imagination. The history, philosophy and literature continue to intrigue and enthral. Now John Hazel has compiled the definitive biographical guide to the Greek and Hellenistic world from 750 BC to the end of the Roman Empire.The lives of Alexander the Great, Socrates and Plato are opened up, but so too are those of lesser-known figures: Bacchylides the lyric poet; Chares the general; and the traitor Ephialtes, giving a thorough and fascinating overview of life in Ancient Greece.
Who's Who in the New Testament
by Canon Ronald Brownrigg Ronald BrownriggWho's Who in The New Testament is the most complete and detailed reference book of its kind. Paying close attention to the places linked with the major events of Jesus's life, it provides:* over 300 extensive entries covering every major character* detailed biographical information on each character, including exactly where to find them in the Bible* the complete historical, geographical and archaeological context of each entry* an extremely accessible and easy to use A-Z layout* extensive geographical entries focusing on the growth of the Christian Church and the key locations in the New Testament* comprehensive interpretative analysis of the varying versions of the Gospels and the characters of the authors.
Who's Who in the Old Testament: Together With The Apocrypha (Festival Bks.)
by Joan ComayWho's Who in the Old Testament brings vividly to life the thousands of characters in the Old Testament, and provides:* nearly 3000 extensive entries covering every character* detailed biographical information on each character, including exactly where to find them in the Bible* the complete historical, geographical and archaeological context of each entry* comprehensive chronology of the times* a section on the Apocrypha - the collection of works that bridges the gap between the Old and New Testaments.
Who's Who in the Roman World (Who's Who Ser.)
by John HazelWho's Who in the Roman World is a wide-ranging biographical survey of one of the greatest civilizations in history. Covering a period from the 5th century BC to AD 364, this is an authoritative and hugely enjoyable guide to an era which continues to fascinate today. The figures included come from all walks of Roman life and include some of history's most famous - not to mention infamous - figures as well as hitherto little-known, but no less fascinating, characters. These include : * the notorious emperors - Caligula; Nero; Elagabalus; Commodus * the great poets, philosophers and historians - Virgil; Tacitus; Seneca; Ovid * the brilliant politicians and soldiers - Hannibal; Scipio; Caesar; Mark Antony; Constantine * noteworthy citizens - Acte, mistress of Nero; Catiline, the revolutionary; Spartacus, champion of the slaves; Gaius Verres, the corrupt governor of Sicily. The inclusion of cross-referencing, a glossary of terms, select bibliographies, maps, genealogies and an author's preface complete what is at once a superb reference resource and an enormously entertaining read.
Who's Who in the Twentieth Century
by Jonathan Law Alan Isaacs Elizabeth MartinFrom Albert Einstein to the Marx Brothers, this authoritative reference book provides 2000 biographies of men and women from different countries and cultures who have contributed to the thought as well as the action of the twentieth century. For anyone seeking clear and accurate information on the leading figures of this century, it is an essential work of reference. Biographies of 2,000 famous men and women of this century Leading figures from politics, religion, science, literature, medicine, cinema, sport, and many other fields of human activity Worldwide coverage, spanning all countries and cultures. Authoritative entries written in a clear and accessible style. Up-to-date and reliable information. Ideal for browsing. An essential work of reference
Who's Who in Twentieth Century Warfare
by Spencer TuckerThis authoritative biographical guide to warfare in the twentieth century is at once fascinating reading and an invaluable work of reference for anyone interested in modern military history. As well as the First and Second World Wars, this Who's Who takes in key figures from conflicts in Vietnam, Korea and others. Those whose lives and careers are covered here include not only major military leaders, but also politicians, inventors and other key public figures central to the course of twentieth-century military history. From Che Guevara to Mao Zhedong, from Albert Speer to Norman Schwarzkopf, and from Josef Stalin to Charles de Gaulle - this volume's breadth of coverage makes it a unique and indispensable guide to an important and absorbing element of modern history.
Who’s Who of Indian Writers1999: Volumes I and II
by K. C. DuttA directory of great Indian Writers in Literature, Fiction and Poems.
Who's Who of Sanskrit Scholars in India, 1991
by K. C. DuttThere are thousands of eminent living practitioners in the various fields of classical learning scattered through the length and breadth of India from north to south, and east to west, whose lingua franca of intellectual discourse is Sanskrit and who converse with each other on the subtlest issues with as great a sophistication and erudition as their counterparts in this country do in hundreds of the seminars that are organised around the country each year and where only those who have proficiency in writing and speaking English, participate and discuss in a world whose terms of intellectual discourse have little to do with those which were developed in the country over millennia by some of the greatest minds the world has ever seen in the long period of its history up till now.
Who's Who of Twentieth Century Novelists: Null
by Tim WoodsTaking in novelists from all over the globe, from the beginning of the century to the present day, this is the most comprehensive survey of the leading lights of twentieth century fiction. Superb breadth of coverage and over 800 entries by an international team of contributors ensures that this fascinating and wide-ranging work of reference will be invaluable to anyone with an interest in modern fiction. Authors included range from Joseph Conrad to Albert Camus and Franz Kafka to Chinua Achebe. Who's Who of Twentieth Century Novelists gives a superb insight into the richness and diversity of the twentieth century novel.
Whose Bible Is It?
by Jaroslav PelikanJaroslav Pelikan, widely regarded as one of the most distinguished historians of our day, now provides a clear and engaging account of the Bible's journey from oral narrative to Hebrew and Greek text to today's countless editions. Pelikan explores the evolution of the Jewish, Protestant, and Catholic versions and the development of the printing press and its effect on the Reformation, the translation into modern languages, and varying schools of critical scholarship. Whose Bible Is It? is a triumph of scholarship that is also a pleasure to read. "An engaging and highly readable survey of biblical scholarship that tells a fascinating and complex story. " -The Wall Street Journal"A crisp, remarkably succinct history of the Bible as preserved, interpreted, translated and canonized by the various faiths that believe in it. " -Los Angeles Times"Engaging . . . an excellent overview. " -The New York Times Book Review"Outstanding . . . Pelikan takes the reader through the process of scripture building with a fluency and ease that is both accessible and understandable. " -Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Masterly . . . Pelikan weaves a tapestry of the power of the Word to mold religious communities, nations, and culture. . . . Engaging, concise, and highly readable. " -The Christian Science Monitor