On t.p.: Ancient, medieval and modern--chronologically arranged.
William L. Langer Knihy
William Leonard Langer bol historik špecializujúci sa na diplomaciu konca 19. a začiatku 20. storočia. Absolvent Harvardovej univerzity vyučoval na Clarkovej univerzite, predtým ako prijal miesto na Harvardovej univerzite, kde sa nakoniec stal vedúcim katedry histórie. Počas druhej svetovej vojny bol na voľno ako vedúci oddelenia výskumu a analýzy Úradu strategických služieb a v roku 1957 pôsobil ako prezident Americkej historickej asociácie.
Chronologically arranged. Has Maps and Geneologcal Tables. Excellent reference. Volume is indexed by name, title, occupation, event, place, time. Appendices include Tables of Kings & Pharohs (Rulers) by Nation Popes Emporers of Rome Members of the United Nations by order of admission (nations) Presidents List of European universities founded before 1900 New World and more..
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