Dictionary of Historic Documents

Kohn, George C.

ISBN 10: 0816019789 / ISBN 13: 9780816019786

Published by Facts on File, New York, USA, 1991

About this Item

Book appears new and unread, slightly dusty along top edge of pages, top RH corner slightly 'bumped', otherwise pristine in dark red boards and illustrated dust jacket. A compact, comprehensive reference book describing significant historic documents from Before the Common Era until the late 20th century, from Hammurabi's Code to the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Arranged in an A-Z format, the over 2,200 documents are given a concise summary describing the principal details of the document, its significance and historical context, plus helpful cross-references. Extensive bibliography and index included, introduction by Leonard Latkovski. Very heavy book, will require extra postage, especially outside the UK.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dictionary of Historic Documents
• Publisher: Facts on File, New York, USA
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816019789
• ISBN 13: 9780816019786
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Weight: 1.3 kilograms

About this title

Synopsis

Identifies and explains the importance of significant historic treaties, laws, speeches, letters, court decisions, and other writings, from the Code of Hammurabi to Mao's "Little Red Book".

About the Author

George Childs Kohn, B.A., M.Ed., has developed and prepared general-interest and historical reference books for nearly 30 years. He has a number of reference works to his credit as either editor or author, including Dictionary of Wars, The New Encyclopedia of American Scandal, and Encyclopedia of Plague and Pestilence, all for Facts On File. He has also helped edit language dictionaries and worked as managing editor of multi-volume student encyclopedias. He lives with his wife in Madison, Connecticut.