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Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 1997
This encyclopedia's 5000 entries cover persons, events, organizations, and concepts from 7000 years of history, up to and including 1996. Entries are usually limited to two or three sentences but are augmented by an abundance of photographs and color reproductions from European collections. Information on historical figures includes birth and death dates and major accomplishment...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 1997
Gr 5-Up A unique and beautifully illustrated reference source presented in an easy-to-use three-column, alphabetical format. The more than 5000 brief entries explain historical events and movements and offer biographical details about kings, political leaders, philosophers, scientists, and othe...Log In or Sign Up to Read More