Dictionary of German Biography v 7

The Dictionary of German Biography, published in English, is a unique, complete and comprehensive reference work with biographies of some 56,000 people from the German-speaking world. It covers not only individuals from Germany but also from Austria, Switzerland and other countries where German is or used to be spoken. The period covered stretches from the time of Charlemagne to the present day. In order to ensure that entries were as objective as possible, only individuals whose life and works have come to an end have been included. The Dictionary of German Biography was produced by a team of outstanding scholars headed by editors in chief Walther Killy and Rudolf Vierhaus. An adviso...ry board made up of experts in individual fields ensured that the same rigorous standards were observed for all subject areas. More than 500 leading academics from around the world contributed articles for the Dictionary. This commitment to high academic standards has already made the Dictionary a standard work in Germany. Like the German version, it provides the latest information in a unique compact format, covering all persons from A to Z, and is the obvious choice for people wanting biographical information from any number of areas.Besides a host of lesser known persons the Dictionary of German Biography includes all the world-famous Germans. Political leaders whose influence was felt well beyond the bounds of modern-day Germany, such as Charlemagne, Frederick the Great and Bismarck are all covered in depth, as are outstanding names from the world of science such as Copernicus and Einstein. It provides detailed articles on great philosophers such as Kant, Hegel and Nietzsche, composers such as Bach, Mozart and Wagner, writers such as Goethe and Kafka, inventors such as Diesel, and great industrialists such as Thyssen, Daimler and Krupp.