Publisher's Synopsis
This is volume is a biographical resource, which presents the lives, times and significant contributions of social, political and religious leaders from earliest recorded times to the present - both the best-known and lesser-known figures. This particular volume deals with Europe.;Each volume is arranged geographically, then alphabetically by name. Entries include biographical information (name, title, country, time and place of birth/death, burial site, marriages, children and so on). An essay then describes the personal, political and historic events that led to the leader's significance, covering controversies, misconceptions and current opinion. Each entry ends with a list of sources for further study. Each volume includes an expanded table of contents that states birth/death dates, and brief descriptions of the leaders; over 150 photos, maps and illustrations; and a timeline of events.
