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General Biographical Dictionary: Containing An Historical And Critical Account Of The Lives And Writ

General Biographical Dictionary: Containing An Historical And Critical Account Of The Lives And Writ

by Chalmers, Alexander
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The General Biographical Dictionary is a comprehensive collection of biographies of the most prominent individuals from every nation, with a particular focus on British and Irish figures. The book, which is the 27th volume in the series, is authored by Alexander Chalmers and provides readers with an in-depth historical and critical account of the lives and writings of these eminent individuals. The biographies cover a wide range of fields, including politics, literature, science, and art, and are written in a clear and engaging style. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the lives and legacies of the most important people in history.In 32 Volumes. From The Earliest Accounts To The Present Time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Pub dateMay 15, 2006
ISBN-101428601643
ISBN-139781428601642
LanguageEnglish
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