A Dictionary of Political Biography: Who's Who in Twentieth-Century World Politics
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Author Description
From Churchill, Stalin, and Kennedy, to Blair, Clinton and Mandela, A Dictionary of Political Biography covers all the major figures in world politics of the twentieth century. Compiled by an expert team of contributors under the editorship of Dennis Kavanagh, this new dictionary contains over 1,000 entries which describe and assess the lives of the men and women who have shaped political events across the world. Each entry includes an account of the background, career, and achievements of the individual concerned, balancing fact with critical appraisal.Including entries on Idi Amin, Yasser Arafat, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Slobadan Milosevic, François Mitterrand, Mary Robinson, and Mao Zedong, A Dictionary of Political Biography is an indispensable and authoritative reference for anyone interested in twentieth-century history and politics.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This reference work investigates the lives and political impact of the most influential figures who defined the global political landscape of the twentieth century. Edited by Dennis A. Kavanagh, the volume utilizes a team of subject-matter experts to synthesize biographical data with critical historical assessment. The text functions as a structured repository of political history, providing context for the individuals who directed national and international policy throughout the century.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Over 1,000 biographical entries covering global political leaders.
- Summaries of individual backgrounds, career trajectories, and primary political achievements.
- Critical appraisals of historical figures ranging from heads of state to influential political actors.
Scope Limits
- The text is limited to the twentieth century and does not cover political figures from earlier or later eras.
- The entries are concise summaries rather than exhaustive, book-length biographies.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and historians recognize this volume as a reliable, high-density reference tool for students and researchers of modern political history. Readers frequently note the clarity and objectivity of the entries, making it a standard resource for quick verification of political careers and historical context.
Page Count:
544
Publication Date:
1998-07-09
ISBN-10:
0192800353
ISBN-13:
9780192800350
Biography
Politics
History
Twentieth Century
BIOGEOGRAPHY
HEADS OF STATE
Statesmen biography
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