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Biographical Dictionary of the History of Technology

Author : Lance Day
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134650205
Total Pages : 1527 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (346 download)

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Download or read book Biographical Dictionary of the History of Technology written by Lance Day and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002-09-11 with total page 1527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Biographical Dictionary seeks to put the world of technology in the context of those who have made the most important contribution to it. For the first time information has been gathered on the people who have made the most significant advances in technology. From ancient times to the present day, the major inventors, discoverers and entrepreneurs from around the world are profiled, and their contribution to society explained and assessed. Structure The Dictionary presents descriptive and analytical biographies of its subjects in alphabetical order for ease of reference. Each entry provides detailed information on the individual's life, work and relevance to their particular field. * in the first part of the entry, the information will include the dates and places of the subject's birth and death, together with their nationality and their field of activity * in the main body of the entry there follows an account of their principal achievements and their significance in the history of technology, along with full details of appointments and honours * finally an annotated bibliography will direct the reader to the subject's principal writings and publications and to the most important secondary works which the reader can consult for further information. Special Features: * The first work in existence to examine technologists in detail * Contains over 1,500 entries giving detailed information * Extensive cross-references enable the reader to compare subjects and build up a picture of technological advance^ * Figures drawn from fields such as Aeronautics, Telecommunications, Architecture, Photography and Textiles

International Biographical Dictionary of Computer Pioneers

Author : John A. N. Lee
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 9781884964473
Total Pages : 1250 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (644 download)

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Download or read book International Biographical Dictionary of Computer Pioneers written by John A. N. Lee and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1995 with total page 1250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Biographical Dictionaries by Topic

Author : Source Wikipedia
Publisher : University-Press.org
ISBN 13 : 9781230561318
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (613 download)

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Download or read book Biographical Dictionaries by Topic written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 24. Chapters: Asimov's Biographical Encyclopedia of Science and Technology, A Biographical Dictionary of Civil Engineers, A Biographical Dictionary of Railway Engineers, Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians, Daughters of Light, Dictionary of Christian Biography and Literature to the End of the Sixth Century, Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, Dictionary of Scientific Biography, English Eccentrics and Eccentricities, International Who's Who in Music, SIKART, The Biographical Dictionary of British Quakers in Commerce and Industry 1775-1920, Who's Who scam. Excerpt: Asimov's Biographical Encyclopedia of Science and Technology is a history of science by Isaac Asimov, written as the biographies of over 1500 scientists. Organized chronologically, beginning with Imhotep (entry "") and concluding with Stephen Hawking (entry ""), each biographical entry is numbered, allowing for easy cross-referencing of one scientist with another. Nearly every biographical sketch contains links to other biographies. For example, the article about John Franklin Enders has the sentence "Fleming's penicillin was available thanks to the work of Florey and Chain . . ." This allows one to quickly refer to the articles about Fleming, Florey, and Chain. It includes scientists in all fields including biologists, chemists, astronomers, physicists, mathematicians, geologist, and explorers. The alphabetical list of biographical entries starts with ABBE, Cleveland and ends with ZWORYKIN, Vladimir Kosma In the second edition Isaac Newton receives the greatest coverage, a biography of seven pages. Galileo, Faraday and Einstein tie, with five pages each, and Lavoisier and Darwin get four pages each. Dutch writer Gerrit Krol said about the book, "One of the charms of this encyclopedia is that to each name he adds those with whom this...

The Biographical Dictionary of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Author : George Long
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780282293116
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (931 download)

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Download or read book The Biographical Dictionary of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) written by George Long and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-16 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Biographical Dictionary of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, Vol. 1The first half volume of the Biographical Dictionary of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge is now offered to the Public.A Biographical Dictionary must be viewed both as a whole and in its parts. Viewed as a whole, it must not be compared with a selection of Biographies, such, for instance, as the Lives of Plutarch, whose object was to inculcate moral lessons rather than simply to tell the events of a man's life. Viewed in its parts, a Biographical Dictionary must not be compared with special Biography, which has always a particular object, and also a completeness unattainable in a work which professes to give, within reasonable limits, some account of all persons who have lived and have done anything for which they ought to be remembered. A Biographical Dictionary is consulted as a ready means of getting sufficient information for the time, and as indicating the sources of further information. Any attempt, then, to produce in any given instance a perfect Biography, would be inconsistent both with the object and the limits of such a work. It would also interfere with that unity in the mode of treating the subjects which should characterise a Biographical Dictionary, in which little more ought to be attempted than to give a plain statement of the main events of a person's life, in simple language, and, in the case of a writer, a brief criticism on his principal works.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Biographical Dictionary of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

Author : George Long
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780365464976
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (649 download)

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Download or read book The Biographical Dictionary of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) written by George Long and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-03-23 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Biographical Dictionary of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, Vol. 2 Alexander, is thus presented to us by Shak spere, in his dialogue between Caesar and Antony: Cesar. Let me have men about me that are fat; Sleek-headed men, and such as sleep 0' nights: Yond' Cassius has a lean and hungr look. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A New Biographical Dictionary

Author : Stephen Jones
Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780265594063
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book A New Biographical Dictionary written by Stephen Jones and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-22 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A New Biographical Dictionary: Containing a Brief Account of the Lives and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons and Remarkable Characters in Every Age and Nation Mr. Wutuu Burtzn, Oxfimd-court, Cannon s'treet; whose friendly zeal has not been behind-h and qith his well-known ability to aid Such an undertaking: Mr. Touxms scarcely less distinguished as an amateur of the Arts in general, than for his match less skill in that of Ornamental Penmanship. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author :
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 0759120498
Total Pages : 667 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (591 download)

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American Women in Technology

Author : Linda Zierdt-Warshaw
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book American Women in Technology written by Linda Zierdt-Warshaw and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2000-07 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details women's contributions to numerous fields including aerospace, engineering, information technology, telecommunications, and medical technology.

The Biographical Dictionary, Vol. 1

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Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781528374033
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book The Biographical Dictionary, Vol. 1 written by and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-09-17 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Biographical Dictionary, Vol. 1: Of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge Aggas, robert, commonly called Au gus, an English landscape painter who lived in London during the reigns of James I. And Charles I. Graham, in his English School, terms Aggas a good landscape painter, both in oil and in distemper, and skilful in architecture, in which he painted many scenes for the playhouse in Covent Garden, or rather the theatre in Dorset Gardens, which Walpole supposes to he meant. Aggas died in London, in 1679, aged about 60 he was probably descended from Radulph or Edward Aggas. Few of his works are extant the best is a landscape presented by him to the Painter stainers' Company, in whose hall it is still pieserved. (walpole, Anecdotes of Painting in England.) R. N. W. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

Author : Rossiter Johnson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781332590971
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book The Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) written by Rossiter Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-15 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The Twentieth Century Biographical Dictionary of Notable Americans, Vol. 1 It may not be strictly true, though more than one great writer has said it, that history is nothing more than biography; but certainly it is true that biography is a very large and important part of history, and it is not possible to write biography without writing history. When the ancient Greek poet, in a famous ode, declared that men constitute the state, high-minded men, men who their duties know, but know their rights, and, knowing, dare maintain, and when a modem writer pointed out the fact that the men behind the guns are the real power, they both indicated the foundation of history and the motive force of civilization. Our country is not old in centuries, nor rich in traditions, but it is strong in men and glorious in achievement; and an adequate collection of American biography may well be regarded as a household treasure. The present work has been prepared with a view to the utmost fulness consistent with the terseness that is becoming in a book of reference, and with a bulk that permits easy handling and frequent use. It differs from all other works of the kind, some of which are unquestionably excellent, in three notable particulars: It gives the genealogies of the subjects, so far as they can be ascertained; it notes their marriages - an important event in most lives, but unmentioned in the ordinary biographical dictionaries; and it gives full and specific information as to scholastic degrees and other honors that have been conferred. All this has not been accomplished by the editors alone. They have been assisted by a very large number of special contributors, and by librarians and college secretaries throughout the country. In every instance where it was possible to apply for data to the subject himself, or to his immediate family, this has been done; and a large amoung of fresh and exclusive information is the result. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

An Encyclopaedia of the History of Technology

Author : Ian McNeil
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780415147927
Total Pages : 1062 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (479 download)

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Download or read book An Encyclopaedia of the History of Technology written by Ian McNeil and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 1062 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available for the first time in paperback, this volume includes twenty-two chapters by international experts covering the entire history of technology from humankind's earliest use of stone tools to the exploration of space. Written clearly and without unnecessary jargon, each chapter traces the development of its subject from earliest times to the present day, stressing the social context and its place in scientific thought. * Usefully drawn with over 150 tables, drawings and photographs * Two comprehensive indexes of names and subjects * Essential reading for teachers and students in the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology, Industrial History and Archaeology.

The History and Poetics of Scientific Biography

Author : Thomas Söderqvist
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317028902
Total Pages : 287 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book The History and Poetics of Scientific Biography written by Thomas Söderqvist and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-03 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biographies of scientists carry an increasingly prominent role in today's publishing climate. Traditional historical and sociological accounts of science are complemented by narratives that emphasize the importance of the scientific subject in the production of science. Not least is the realization that the role of science in culture is much more accessible when presented through the lives of its practitioners. Taken as a genre, such biographies play an important role in the public understanding of science. In recent years there has been an increasing number of monographs and collections about biography in general and literary biography in particular. However, biographies of scientists, engineers and medical doctors have rarely been the topic of scholarly inquiry. As such this volume of essays will be welcomed by those interested in the genre of science biography, and who wish to re-examine its history, foundational problems and theoretical implications. Borrowing approaches and methods from cultural studies and the history, philosophy and sociology of science, the contributions cover a broad range of subjects, periods and locations. By presenting such a rich diversity of essays, the volume is able to chart the reoccurring conceptual problems and devices that have influenced scientific biographies from classical antiquity to the present day. In so doing it provides a compelling overview of the history of the genre, suggesting that the different valuations given scientific biography over time have been largely fuelled by vested professional interests.

The United States Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of Eminent and Self-Made Men

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Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9781333380601
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book The United States Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of Eminent and Self-Made Men written by and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2016-08-27 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The United States Biographical Dictionary and Portrait Gallery of Eminent and Self-Made Men: With Illustrations on Steel The belief that-the work is needed is founded on the fact that the world worships success, and is glad to learn how it has been brought about. The truth of this is shown in the fact that if a man be poor, though he have the learning of a Blackstone, the genius of a Watt, or the patient perseverance of a Goodyear, yet, until he has achieved success, mankind has no interest in his history. His aspirations, his anxieties and his heart struggles, may have an interest for beings of higher intelligence, but for the mass of mankind these have no charms. But if by some cunning device, by some daring enterprise, or after long struggles and perseverance, he acquire a fortune, then the reluctant world is lavish in its admiration, his history is full of interest, and every one is anxious to know how he achieved success. To gratify this universal longing, it is proposed to give the history of the lives of six hundred successful men of Illinois. The Publishers found the second business principle on the fact that they are determined to spare neither labor nor expense in giving to the world the most authentic information how these men have won fortune, how the world has been benefited by their labors, and what has been the turning-point of their success. These examples are of great interest, may spread good seed, encourage the weary, give new life to the desponding, and energy to the aspiring. In the hearts of the young there are ever hopes and yearn ings; and. Although seldom expressed, and often not even acknowledged to themselves, they want only the inspiration of example to point the way, to accomplish a full fruition of their hopes. The Publishers believe they are engaged in a laudable enterprise, and trust to a discerning public for a liberal response. It is'l)ut just to mention that not one cent has been asked or received from the parties whose biographies have been given in this work; nor is it intended to pander to the vanity of the weak. Eulogy belongs to the dead, not to the living. A record of a man's life and works constitutes his biography; the praise of his virtues is more appropriate in an obituary. It is our object to seek out merit, and, by a simple narration of the origin, career, and achievements of individuals, show how the country has become great, and who are the men that have helped to do the work. To know how to achieve success is a laudable craving of the human heart, and to teach by example is the best mode of satisfying that craving. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A Dictionary of Universal History, Chronology, and Historical Biography

Author : James Mitchell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781332959952
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (599 download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Universal History, Chronology, and Historical Biography written by James Mitchell and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-26 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Dictionary of Universal History, Chronology, and Historical Biography: Compiled From the Latest and Best Authorities; With Maps and Portraits The present Digest of History will be received as a desideratum in English literature - for it is remarkable, that although we have dictionaries of almost every kind, we have. No similar hook of reference on the interesting subjects of general History. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A New and General Biographical Dictionary, Vol. 1

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Publisher : Forgotten Books
ISBN 13 : 9780656369362
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (693 download)

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Download or read book A New and General Biographical Dictionary, Vol. 1 written by and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2018-02-11 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A New and General Biographical Dictionary, Vol. 1: Containing an Historical and Critical Account of the Lives and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons, in Every Nations; Particularly the British and Irish; From the Earliest Accounts of Time to the Present Period; Wherein Their Remarkable Actions or Suffer Only who were born in Great Britain and Ire land, and of thefe the chief alone are felefied, ' though many others have a degree of eminence fufiicient to render them objects of general curiofity. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Concise History of Science & Invention

Author : Jolyon Goddard
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1426205449
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (262 download)

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Download or read book Concise History of Science & Invention written by Jolyon Goddard and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A global view of science and technology as it developed over the centuries.

Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography Volume 4

Author : Kerry Brown
Publisher : Berkshire Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 161472900X
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (147 download)

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Download or read book Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography Volume 4 written by Kerry Brown and published by Berkshire Publishing Group. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography (1979-2015) provides a riveting new way to understand twenty-first-century China and a personal look at the changes that have taken place since the Reform and Opening Up era started in 1979. One hundred key individuals from this period were selected by an international group of experts, and the stories were written by more than 70 authors in 14 countries. The authors map the paths taken by these individuals-some rocky, some meandering, some fateful-and in telling their stories give contemporary Chinese history a human face. The editors have included-with the advice of myriad experts around the world-not only the life stories of politicians and government officials, who play a crucial role in the development of the country, but the stories of cultural figures including, film directors, activists, writers, and entrepreneurs from the mainland China, Hong Kong, and also from Taiwan. The "Greater China" that comes through in this volume has diverse ideas and identities. It is often contradictory, sometimes fractious, and always full of creative human complexity. Some of the lives rendered here are heroic. Some are tragic, and many are inspirational. Some figures come in for trenchant criticism, and others are celebrated with a sense of wonder and awe. Like previous volumes of the Berkshire Dictionary of Chinese Biography, this volume includes a range of appendices, including a pronunciation guide, a bibliography, and a timeline of key events.