Who's Who
About the Book Series
Accessible, authoritative and enlightening, these are the definitive biographical guides to a diverse range of subjects drawn from literature and the arts, history and politics, religion and mythology.
Who's Who in Shakespeare
1st Edition
By Hamish Johnson, Peter Quennell
December 16, 2013
Who's Who in Shakespeare presents a complete and handy guide to the men and women who throng Shakespeare's plays. It provides:* detailed biographical information on each leading figure* analyses of the role and significance of each minor figure* a reliable guide to the huge Shakespearian canon for ...
Who's Who in Gay and Lesbian History: From Antiquity to the Mid-Twentieth Century
2nd Edition
Edited
By Robert Aldrich, Garry Wotherspoon
October 25, 2002
Who's Who in Gay and Lesbian History: From Antiquity to the Mid-Twentieth Century is a comprehensive and fascinating survey of the key figures in gay and lesbian history from classical times to the mid-twentieth century. Among those included are:* Classical heroes - Achilles; Aeneas; Ganymede* ...
Who's Who in Contemporary World Theatre
1st Edition
Edited
By Daniel Meyer-Dinkgrafe
October 31, 2002
Who's Who in Contemporary World Theatre is a lively and accessible biographical guide to the key figures in contemporary drama. All who enjoy the theatre will find their pleasure enhanced and their knowledge extended by this fascinating work of reference. Its distinctive blend of information, ...
Who's Who in Contemporary Gay and Lesbian History: From World War II to the Present Day
2nd Edition
Edited
By Robert Aldrich, Garry Wotherspoon
October 24, 2002
Provides a comprehensive modern biographical survey of homosexuality in the Western world. Among those included are:* controversial political activists - Peter Tatchell; Guy Hocquenghem; Harvey Milk* pop icons - David Bowie; k d lang; Boy George* groundbreaking artists, writers and filmmakers - ...
Who's Who in the Ancient Near East
1st Edition
By Gwendolyn Leick
September 27, 2001
What do we know of the real Nebuchadnezzar? Was there an historical precedent for the mythical Gilgamesh? Who were the Hittites? When did Isaiah preach? How did Jezebel get her reputation?These and many more questions are answered in this fascinating survey of the people who inhabited the Near East...
Who's Who in Dickens
2nd Edition
By Donald Hawes
September 27, 2001
Who's Who in Dickens is an accessible guide to the many characters in Charles Dickens' fiction. Dickens' characters are strikingly portrayed and have become a vital part of our cultural heritage - Scrooge has become a by-word for stinginess, Uriah Heep for unctuousness. From the much loved Oliver ...