| Great Lives from History: The 17th Century Contributor(s): Taylor, Larissa (Other) |
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ISBN: 1587652242 ISBN-13: 9781587652240 Publisher: Salem Press OUR PRICE: $79.20 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: October 2005 Annotation: Major World Leaders appear here - emperors, conquerours, kings, and queens-as do giants of religious faith who were central to the century, such as popes and theologians who left their imprint on the political as well as spiritual institutions. The set also includes figures who have received little or no attention in the past - from Queen Njinga of Angola to the Ottoman scholar Katib Celebi. By category, the contents include figures who contributed to one or more of the following areas: architecture, art, business and economics, diplomacy, education, exploration, government and politics, law, literature, medicine, military and war, music, philosophy, religion, science, medicine, mathematics, society, and theater. Among these architects of civilization are 58 women, including writers, artists, scholars, scientists, and national leaders. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2005017804 |
| Series: Great Lives from History (Salem Press) |
| Physical Information: 1.68" H x 8.23" W x 10.2" (3.62 lbs) 1068 pages |