Penguin Dictionary Of Nineteenth Century History

This authoritative and wide-ranging dictionary covers historical events, themes and personalities. Containing over 800 entries written by experts in their fields of study, it gives global coverage of political, diplomatic, military, social and economic history, as well as providing overviews of the artistic and cultural history of the age.Much attention is placed on the role of women, on African-American and Native American figures, and on areas that fall outside the European-North American axis. The many biographical entires are cross-referenced where appropriate, and there is a biographical index. Useful maps and a chronology complete this indispensable reference guide.