The Penguin Dictionary of Modern History, 1789-1945

The Penguin Dictionary of Modern History, 1789-1945
Author: Alan Warwick Palmer
Publisher: Puffin
Total Pages: 332
Release: 1983
Genre: History
ISBN:

This dictionary looks at the personalities, events and ideas from 1789 to 1945. While the main emphasis is on British affairs and on political topics, this dictionary also records trends in the history of all the major regions of the world including the USA, Russia, Australia and Canada.

The Penguin Dictionary of Saints

The Penguin Dictionary of Saints
Author: Donald Attwater
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 401
Release: 1996-07-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0140513124

This best-selling dictionary brilliantly reveals the lives and works of a host of fascinating individuals, from Biblical saints to those most recently canonised. It is a worthy companion to any study of Biblical or Church history, and includes details of feast days and special patronage to aid personal devotion.