A dictionary of twentieth-century world biography

Fred Astaire, Woody Allen, Madonna, Benazir Bhutto, and Steven Spielberg. These are just a few of the more than 1700 names found in A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century World Biography. Spanning all countries and cultures, and every field of human activity--from politics, science, and the arts, to sports and entertainment--this authoritative reference book provides biographies of a vast range of men and women who have set their mark on the twentieth century. Designed to provide the most reliable information in the most accessible form, each entry includes a sketch of the family background and education of the person, a description of the events that have brought them to fame (or infamy), and a summary of their achievements or misdemeanors. Highly informative and up to date, A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century World Biography provides a fascinating source on the leading figures of this century.