Historical dictionary of the Elizabethan world : Britain, Ireland, Europe, and America / by John A. Wagner.
Record details
- ISBN: 1573562009 (alk. paper)
- Physical Description: xxxix, 392 p. : ill., maps ; 26 cm.
- Publisher: Phoenix, Ariz. : Oryx Press, 1999.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (361-376) and index. |
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Subject: | Great Britain > History > Elizabeth, 1558-1603 > Encyclopedias. America > Discovery and exploration > English > Encyclopedias. Ireland > History > 1558-1603 > Encyclopedias. Europe > History > 1517-1648 > Encyclopedias. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Vancouver Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
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Broadway Library | DA 357 W34 1999 (Text) | 33109009768458 | Stacks | Volume hold | Available | - |
- ABC-CLIO
The individuals and events of the Elizabethan era continue to be popular topics for contemporary literature and film, and Elizabethan drama, poetry, and music are studied and enjoyed everywhere by students, scholars, and the general public. The Historical Dictionary of the Elizabethan World provides its users with clear definitions and descriptions of people, events, institutions, ideas, and terminology relating in some significant way to the Elizabethan period. The first dictionary of history to focus exclusively on the reign of Elizabeth I, this volume is also the first to take abroad trans-Atlantic approach to the period by including relevant individuals and terms from Irish, Scottish, Welsh, American, and Western European history.
- ABC-CLIO
The individuals and events of the Elizabethan era continue to be popular topics for contemporary literature and film, and Elizabethan drama, poetry, and music are studied and enjoyed everywhere by students, scholars, and the general public. The Historical Dictionary of the Elizabethan World provides its users with clear definitions and descriptions of people, events, institutions, ideas, and terminology relating in some significant way to the Elizabethan period. The first dictionary of history to focus exclusively on the reign of Elizabeth I, this volume is also the first to take abroad trans-Atlantic approach to the period by including relevant individuals and terms from Irish, Scottish, Welsh, American, and Western European history. - ABC-CLIO
The individuals and events of the Elizabethan era continue to be popular topics for contemporary literature and film, and Elizabethan drama, poetry, and music are studied and enjoyed everywhere by students, scholars, and the general public. The Historical Dictionary of the Elizabethan World provides its users with clear definitions and descriptions of people, events, institutions, ideas, and terminology relating in some significant way to the Elizabethan period. The first dictionary of history to focus exclusively on the reign of Elizabeth I, this volume is also the first to take abroad trans-Atlantic approach to the period by including relevant individuals and terms from Irish, Scottish, Welsh, American, and Western European history. - Baker & Taylor
Covers terms, events, people, movements, and other facets of life surrounding the reign of Elizabeth I. - Book News
A historian specializing in the period, Wagner explains terms, events, people, movements, and other facets of life surrounding the reign of Elizabeth I, which remains a popular setting for books and movies. The 500 entries provide sufficient depth for general readers trying to make out a historical romance, but the references also make them a good starting place for more serious researchers. He also lists movies, recordings, and web sites about the era. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - McMillan Palgrave
The individuals and events of the Elizabethan era continue to be popular topics for contemporary literature and film, and Elizabethan drama, poetry, and music are studied and enjoyed everywhere by students, scholars, and the general public. The Historical Dictionary of the Elizabethan World provides its users with clear definitions and descriptions of people, events, institutions, ideas, and terminology relating in some significant way to the Elizabethan period. The first dictionary of history to focus exclusively on the reign of Elizabeth I, this volume is also the first to take abroad trans-Atlantic approach to the period by including relevant individuals and terms from Irish, Scottish, Welsh, American, and Western European history.