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Profiles more than 280 men and women who have made history with their innovative ideas, entrepreneurial ventures, and abilities to make the impossible possible.

"This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Nepal contains a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 700 cross-referenced entries on important personalities and aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Nepal"--Provided by publisher.

Alphabetically arranged entries offer an overview of key figures, events, problems, and conflicts related to diplomacy in the United States from the Civil War to the start of World War I.

Picture dictionary of life in a colonial community.

Examines the lives of more than 1,000 Americans who have had an impact on the history and culture of the country, from the nation's earliest explorers, to the headline-makers of the 1990s, arranged alphabetically, and featuring both a historical summary and a subjective interpretation of each person included.