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Africa's Peacemakers
As Africa and its diaspora commemorate fifty years of post-independence Pan-Africanism, this unique volume provides profound insight into the thirteen prominent individuals of African descent who have won the Nobel Peace Prize since 1950.
An African Biographical Dictionary
Brings together cultural, social and political leaders—both historical and contemporary—of the sub-Saharan region.
Biographical Dictionary of the People's Republic of China
Documents nearly 600 Chinese individuals who contributed, for better or worse, to the development of Chinese life and culture since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949.
The Britannica Guide to the World's Most Influential People
Get to know the foremost minds within technology, medicine, military, religion, and entertainment. Each figure's life and accomplishments are put into context, showing how their contributions changed the world we live in.
Chambers Biographical Dictionary
International and historical coverage of all areas of human achievement including the arts, science, technology, sport, politics, philosophy and business.
Encyclopedia of World Biography
A multicultural biographical source that covers notable individuals from every part of the world and from all time periods who have made significant contributions to human culture.
Gale Biographies: Popular People
Engaging biographies for those seeking contextual information on the world's most influential people.
Latino Almanac by Nicolas Kanellos
Call Number: E 184 .S75 K365 2023

ISBN: 1578597781

Publication Date: 2022-09-20

Latino Almanac: From Columbus to Corporate America is a fascinating mix of biographies, little-known or misunderstood historical facts, and enlightening essays on significant legislation, movements, current issues, and achievements across a variety of fields, including business, labor, politics, the military, music, sports, law, media, religion, art, literature, theater, film, science, technology, and medicine.
People You Should Know
Introduces readers to some of the most remarkable scientists, mathematicians, authors, and world leaders of all time - individuals who are well worth knowing on a personal and professional level.

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3DD Entertainment Ltd Video Collection
A curated set of educational videos covering topics of importance in History, the Humanities and Literature.
Cassell's Peoples, Nations and Cultures
A unique and comprehensive historical guide to the world's peoples, from the earliest times to the present. Covers myriad discrete ethnic and cultural groupings that have inhabited our planet over the past 6000 years: from the Assyrians of the ancient Middle East to the modern-day Armenians, from the Belgae of ancient Europe to the modern-day Basques.
Chambers Dictionary of World History
Contains entries providing clear and authoritative coverage of the most significant people, ideas and events of world history.
Cold War: An International History
In this accessible, comprehensive retelling, Carole K. Fink provides new insights and perspectives on key events with an emphasis on people, power, and ideas, along with cultural coverage "from the Beetle to the Beatles." Cold War goes beyond US-USSR relations to explore the Cold War from an international perspective, including key events and developments in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
The Encyclopedia of Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories
This intriguing reference provides detailed entries that define the major conspiracies, both proven and unproven, throughout history. From the "inheritance powder" of the Medicis to the U.N. oil-for-food scandal, this encyclopedia investigates the broad history of conspiracies and their impact on global affairs and everyday life.
Encyclopedia of Empire
Provides exceptional in-depth, comparative coverage of empires throughout human history and across the globe.
Encyclopedia of Historical Treaties and Alliances by Charles Phillips; Alan Axelrod
Call Number: KZ 1160 .P44 2006

ISBN: 0816060754

Publication Date: 2005-11-01

Encyclopedia of Historical Treaties and Alliances, Second Edition brings together extensive excerpts from the treaties of hundreds of international agreements.
Encyclopedia of Society and Culture in the Medieval World
Provides readers with comprehensive coverage of the medieval world, from the fall of Rome to the European Renaissance, including Western and non-Western cultures and civilizations.
Historic Documents of 2017 by Heather Kerrigan (Editor)
Call Number: E 839.5 .H57 2018

ISBN: 1544300700

Publication Date: 2018-07-19

Historic Documents is renowned for the well-written and informative background, history, and context it provides for each document. Each volume begins with an insightful essay that sets the year's events in context, and each document or group of documents is preceded by a comprehensive introduction that provides background information on the event.
Historic Documents of 2018
Historic Documents is renowned for the well-written and informative background, history, and context it provides for each document. Each volume begins with an insightful essay that sets the year's events in context, and each document or group of documents is preceded by a comprehensive introduction that provides background information on the event.
Historic Documents of 2019
Historic Documents is renowned for the well-written and informative background, history, and context it provides for each document. Each volume begins with an insightful essay that sets the year's events in context, and each document or group of documents is preceded by a comprehensive introduction that provides background information on the event.
The Hutchinson Chronology of World History
A chronology of world history through March 2018.
An Illustrated Dictionary of the Third Reich
This dictionary gives an enormous amount of basic information on the Third Reich era by listing, and often depicting, German terms connected to Nazism and the Germany of World War II.
National Geographic Almanac of World History
From the first civilizations to the 21st century this wide-ranging, compulsively readable book encompasses all of world history: great ages and monumental events; the rise and fall of cultures; names, dates, and statistics, and stories galore.
Opinions Throughout History: Globalization by Micah Issit (Editor)
Call Number: JZ 1318 .I87 2020

ISBN: 1642654760

Publication Date: 2020-09-30

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This new series from Grey House offers in-depth, single volumes that follow the debate, or path, to a decision on a controversial topic as it evolved throughout history. Each volume offers a wide range of opinion essays and editorials, speeches, and journal articles and expert analysis.
Political Handbook of the World 2016-2017 by Tom Lansford (Editor)
Call Number: JF 37 .P65 2017

ISBN: 150632715X

Publication Date: 2017-05-09

Provides timely, thorough, and accurate political information with more in-depth coverage of current political controversies and political parties than any other reference guide.
Political Handbook of the World 2018-2019 by Tom Lansford (Editor)
Call Number: JF 37 .P65 2019

ISBN: 1544327129

Publication Date: 2019-04-29

Political Handbook of the World provides timely, thorough, and accurate political information with more in-depth coverage of current political controversies and political parties than any other reference guide.
The Routledge History of the Renaissance by William Caferro
Call Number: CB 361 .R68 2017

ISBN: 9781787856417

Publication Date: 2017
The SAGE Handbook of Historical Geography by Charles W. J. Withers, Mona Domosh, Michael Heffernan
Call Number: G 141 .S24 2021

ISBN: 9781803160238

Publication Date: 2021
An Uncommon History of Common Things
From hand tools to holidays to weapons to washing machines, a freewheeling reference to hundreds of customs, notions, and inventions that reflect human ingenuity throughout history.
Wiley Handbooks in Education: The Wiley International Handbook of History Teaching and Learning
Draws on contributions from an international panel of experts. Their writings explore the growth the field has experienced in the past three decades and offer observations on challenges and opportunities for the future.
The World's Heritage by Unesco
ISBN: 0008287198

Publication Date: 2018

Best-selling guide to all UNESCO World Heritage sites. The list is managed by the World Heritage Committee with strict criteria, and only the world's most spectacular and extraordinary sites make it onto the list.
World Heritage Sites: Tourism, Local Communities and Conservation Activities
Reviews the important interrelations between the industry, local communities and conservation work, bringing together the various opportunities and challenges for different destinations.
World History: A Comprehensive Reference Set
The ultimate resource for World History, this 6 volume work covers hundreds of topics on great events, notable people throughout history, and more.

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Rihana - born and bred in Barbados

Rihana Website http://rihanna.com/ Last viewed June 6, 2022.

Eric Holder, U.S. Attorney General – Barbadian father

Attorney General: Eric Holder, Jr. Biography. The United States Department of Justice https://www.justice.gov/ag/bio/attorney-general-eric-h-holder-jr