This biographical source introduces 37 philosophers, poets, dramatists, political figures and scientists, Entries are arranged by period and each contains from three to eight pages of text, illustration and a summary sidebar. Introductions to each period include background and maps. Less well known individuals are summarized in a chapter at the end of each period. Concluding the volume is a timeline, a glossary, and both general and occupational indexes. Recommended for secondary collections.
"This biographical source introduces 37 philosophers, poets, dramatists, political figures and scientists, Entries are arranged by period and each contains from three to eight pages of text, illustration and a summary sidebar. Introductions to each period include background and maps. Less well known individuals are summarized in a chapter at the end of each period. Concluding the volume is a timeline, a glossary, and both general and occupational indexes. Recommended for secondary collections."
"This biographical source introduces 37 philosophers, poets, dramatists, political figures and scientists, Entries are arranged by period and each contains from three to eight pages of text, illustration and a summary sidebar. Introductions to each period include background and maps. Less well known individuals are summarized in a chapter at the end of each period. Concluding the volume is a timeline, a glossary, and both general and occupational indexes. Recommended for secondary collections."@en
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