Modern English biography, volume 1 (of 4), A-H

By Frederic Boase

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Discover the real lives—both grand and peculiar—of British figures who shaped their era, hidden within an alphabetized collection of fascinating biographies.

Genres

Biographies Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference History - British

Released

2017-07-06

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Summary

"Modern English Biography, Volume 1 (of 4), A-H" by Frederic Boase is a collection of short life stories about famous and not-so-famous people who passed away after 1850. It's like a who's who of the time, covering everyone from important politicians and talented artists to people with strange habits and even criminals. The author wanted to create an organized place where people could learn about these individuals, including interesting facts that other books might have left out. The book starts by talking about why biographies are important and how the interest in them has changed over time, showing why this collection of personal histories is useful for anyone wanting to learn about British figures.