Gale has regularly published supplement volumes, each typically adding around 200 new entries of contemporary or newly recognized historical figures. 💡 Content Features
The encyclopedia's alphabetical breakdown spans across the physical volumes to make navigation easier for libraries and researchers: A to Barbosa Vol 5: Diderot to Forbes Vol 9: Kilpatrick to Louis Vol 14: Schiele to Stuart Vol 16: Vitoria to Zworykin Vol 17: Consolidated Index
The second edition specifically increased representation of minority figures, women, and notables from diverse geographical regions. 🗂 Volume Breakdown Example
Each profile ends with a tailored list of books, periodicals, and occasionally websites for further research.
The is a massive reference work published by Gale Research (now Gale Cengage). Originally published in 1973 by McGraw-Hill, this second edition was completely updated and expanded in 1998. 📚 Publication Overview Original Publisher: McGraw-Hill (1973) Second Edition Publisher: Gale Research (1998) Base Set Size: 17 volumes Base Set Entries: Approximately 7,000 biographical sketches
Standard entries run approximately 2,000 words in length.
Articles start with a bold-faced paragraph stating birth/death years, a capsule identification, and a summary of the person's historical significance.
Encyclopedia Of World Biography, Second Edition... Apr 2026
Gale has regularly published supplement volumes, each typically adding around 200 new entries of contemporary or newly recognized historical figures. 💡 Content Features
The encyclopedia's alphabetical breakdown spans across the physical volumes to make navigation easier for libraries and researchers: A to Barbosa Vol 5: Diderot to Forbes Vol 9: Kilpatrick to Louis Vol 14: Schiele to Stuart Vol 16: Vitoria to Zworykin Vol 17: Consolidated Index Encyclopedia of World Biography, Second edition...
The second edition specifically increased representation of minority figures, women, and notables from diverse geographical regions. 🗂 Volume Breakdown Example The is a massive reference work published by
Each profile ends with a tailored list of books, periodicals, and occasionally websites for further research. a capsule identification
The is a massive reference work published by Gale Research (now Gale Cengage). Originally published in 1973 by McGraw-Hill, this second edition was completely updated and expanded in 1998. 📚 Publication Overview Original Publisher: McGraw-Hill (1973) Second Edition Publisher: Gale Research (1998) Base Set Size: 17 volumes Base Set Entries: Approximately 7,000 biographical sketches
Standard entries run approximately 2,000 words in length.
Articles start with a bold-faced paragraph stating birth/death years, a capsule identification, and a summary of the person's historical significance.
