The Penguin Dictionary of Nineteenth-Century History (Penguin dictionaries) - Softcover

9780140512694: The Penguin Dictionary of Nineteenth-Century History (Penguin dictionaries)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140512691 ISBN 13: 9780140512694

Publisher: Penguin, 1996

Presents a comprehensive review of the political, diplomatic, military, social, economic, artistic, and cultural history of the age. Much attention is placed on the role of women, on African American and Native American figures, and on areas that fall outside the European-North American axis. Where appropriate, the numerous biographical entries are cross-referenced. Useful maps and a chronology complete the work.

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Synopsis:

This historical dictionary covers the 19th century. The 800 entries are international in scope, offering full coverage of political, diplomatic, military, social and economic history, as well as providing overviews of the artistic and cultural history of the period.

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