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Many of the 550 people profiled here-at least the Americans, like Elvis Presley, Eubie Blake, and Oprah Winfrey-are more cultural icons than cultural leaders. And if Oprah, then why not also include Princess Di? Bass's (Benjamin Franklin: A Biographical Companion) selection criteria are not explicit, though emphasis is clearly on the Western canon. And while the entries are biographically complete, they don't sufficiently explain the reason for the subject's stature and his or her meaning in the...Log In or Sign Up to Read More