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Pears Cyclopaedia 106th Edition, 1997-98 Christopher (Editor). Cook

Pears Cyclopaedia 106th Edition, 1997-98 By Christopher (Editor). Cook

Pears Cyclopaedia 106th Edition, 1997-98 by Christopher (Editor). Cook

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A one-volume encyclopaedia that analyses world events, provides background cultural and historical information, alphabetical reference sections and special articles on subjects of topical interest.

Pears Cyclopaedia 106th Edition, 1997-98 Summary

Pears Cyclopaedia 106th Edition, 1997-98: A Book of Reference And Background Information For All the Family by Christopher (Editor). Cook

Edited by a historian, Pears Cyclopaedia as ever provides the wide-ranging wealth of information which makes it the indispensable home reference companion as well as a window on the world for all members of the family. It analyses the events of a rapidly moving world whilst not neglecting the cultural and historical background that has shaped our modern society.

About Christopher (Editor). Cook

DR CHRIS COOK has combined an academic career with a variety of writing and editorial work. He first wrote for Pears Cyclopaedia in 1970, before becoming Assistant Editor and eventually Editor in 1976. Among his other writings are a 3-volume series of Longman Handbooks to modern British, European and World History.

Table of Contents

Events - history and comtemporary; prominent people; background to world affairs; political compendium; the world of music - with glossary and index of composers; the world of science; background to economic events; money matters; myths and legends; ideas and beliefs; gazetter of the world; general information; literary compendium; medical matters; sporting companion; biblical glossary; dictionary of computing; the cinema; the environment; general compendium; atlas of the world.

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GOR003108905
9780670875061
0670875066
Pears Cyclopaedia 106th Edition, 1997-98: A Book of Reference And Background Information For All the Family by Christopher (Editor). Cook
Christopher (Editor). Cook
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Penguin Books Ltd
19970807
1056
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