The Cambridge Biographical Dictionary

The Cambridge Biographical Dictionary
Author: David Crystal
Publisher:
Total Pages: 495
Release: 1996
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780521567800

Contains over 14,000 brief entries covering persons both past and present

Merriam-Webster's Biographical Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Biographical Dictionary
Author: Merriam-Webster, Inc
Publisher: Merriam-Webster Incorporated
Total Pages: 1192
Release: 1995
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

A biographical dictionary which profiles over 30,000 individuals, including birth and death dates, major accomplishments, and historical influence.