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Dictionary of national biography (Volume XII) Conder - Craigie

Dictionary of national biography (Volume XII) Conder - Craigie

Leslie Stephen

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralMedieval & Renaissance HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354182968
ISBN13: 9789354182969
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Oct 21 2020
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.86
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Essential portraits of Britain's past. This volume of the Dictionary of National Biography gathers Victorian era biographies of British historical figures from Conder to Craigie, forming a rigorous biographical reference collection that balances scholarly exactitude with readable prose. Edited by Leslie Stephen, it sits within Leslie Stephen works that helped define late-19th-century reference and the evolving craft of biography. Entries range from celebrated statesmen and artists to lesser-known contributors to public life, giving both sweep and intimate detail. The voice is unmistakably Victorian: learned, occasionally evaluative, and richly contextualised, so the volume serves as both a literary artefact and a primary 19th century reference. Essential reading for history lovers. Collectors of classic British literature, students of United Kingdom history, and anyone drawn to human stories will find this volume rewarding; casual browsing yields serendipity, while focused research reveals lines of influence and social change. As a national biography anthology first issued in the 19th century, the Dictionary occupies a place of enduring historical significance: it helped set standards for recording lives and remains indispensable for study of United Kingdom history and Victorian society. A predecessor to the Oxford Dictionary of Biography, it continues to serve as a trusted scholarly research resource for historians and genealogists, and is frequently consulted in academic writing and family-history research. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Its compact, authoritative entries make it ideal for quick reference yet rewarding for slow reading; whether you are a casual reader drawn to compact lives, a student of classic British literature, or a collector building an academic library collection, this national biography anthology rewards both curiosity and close research. A dependable companion for readers and researchers.

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