
Historical Dictionary of the Elizabethan World
J. A. Wagner
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Product Details
Publisher | Greenwood |
Publish Date | July 27, 1999 |
Pages | 432 |
Language | English |
Type | |
EAN/UPC | 9781573562003 |
Dimensions | 10.3 X 7.3 X 1.0 inches | 2.1 pounds |
About the Author
John A. Wagner has taught courses in British and Tudor history at Arizona State University and in American and early modern European history at Phoenix College. He is the author of The Devon Gentleman: A Life of Sir Peter Carew (1998) and a contributor to the forthcoming Historical Dictionary of Later Medieval England. Wagner holds a BA from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh and an MA and a PhD from Arizona State University.
Reviews
"Readers will find not only all the standard entries, but also more obscure information. . . . The general bibliography and index are extensive . . . valuable acquisition for all libraries with collections in early modern history. . . . [R]ecommended for all levels." --Choice
"[A]n impressive work of comprehensive scholarship and an essential, core title for any personal, academic, or public library Elizabethan studies reference collection. . . . [H]ighly recommended." --Midwest Book Review
"[A]ttractive format and user-friendly organization. . . . This is an appropriate acquisition for all libraries from the secondary level on up." --ARBA
"A specialized encyclopedia that should find a place in many general collections because of the pains that have been taken to present this fascinating era in a readable and appealing way." --Booklist
"[M]erits allow it to stand on its own. . . . A wealth of easy-to-use information." --School Library Journal
"This volume is a useful resource for those who need concise descriptions and definitions of people, events, ideas, and terms of the Elizabethan period. . . . Easy-to-read charts. . . . [T]his is a well-organized, comprehensive, and accurate reference source." --Book Report
"A handy, quick-reference tool." --Pennsylvania School Librarian's Association
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