Encyclopedia of World Biography

< P>Mother Theresa. Princess Diana. Tom Clancy. Johnnie Cochran. Betty Shabazz. These are just a few of the people you'll find biographical information on in the < I>< X>Encyclopedia< /X> of < X>World< /X> < X>Biography< /X>< /I>. Originally published in 1973 by McGraw Hill, this 17-vol. authoritative set is entirely revised and updated - the first complete revision in 25 years. Here's what you'll find in this admired biographical reference source: < ul>< p>< li> 17 volumes with almost 7,000 entries -- 40 percent more than the 1973 set< li> Approximately 400 new entries -- with more multicultural coverage< li> Thousands of high-resolution photographs -- designed to produce clearer photocopies< li> Updated entries and bibliographies -- includes new developments since the last edition as well as newly discovered facts and interpretations of historical figures< li> Easy-to-use page format -- straightforward reference to satisfy students and patrons< li> Multi-access, consolidated index -- makes it easier to search than ever before< li> And much more< /ul>