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Begun in 1844 and published in four volumes from 1863 to 1873, with a supplement issued in 1877, it contained many quotations from works of literature written in the 16th–19th century, exhibiting historically the growth of the French language. In it, Littré attempted to classify precisely every sense in which a word could be used. In the arrangement of definitions, the first place is given to the most primitive meaning of the word...
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Access information from the world’s experts in every subject. Written by historians, scientists and professors, Encyclopædia Britannica 2009 Ultimate Edition is the ideal trusted resource for independent research. With three age-specific databases for ages 6 to adult, you will easily find what you need. Simply select the version that’s right for you.
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The 2008 Britannica Book of the Year takes an in-depth look at the events, people, and issues that made history in 2007. This detailed book is the perfect complement to any reference collection. Readers can study the year's most significant events or stay current on the world leaders, cultural trends, and political movements across the globe. Browse noteworthy events of each day of the year, read profiles of influential politicians, or immerse...
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Encyclopaedia Britannica presents an exciting 9 volume set covering an array of visual art topics from the Renaissance to today's Modern Art. Vibrant images accentuate articles such as biographies on Pablo Picasso and Frida Kahlo and art movements on Photo Surrealism and Cubism. The many forms of art, from different cultures, are examined at great length in the 54 chapters that make up the majority of the first five volumes. Each work has been...
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Reading and understanding great works by history`s outstanding minds has always been considered the substance of a liberal education. The Great Books of the Western World has been acclaimed as the greatest publishing venture of the 20th Century. The set now consists of 60 volumes, with 517 works by 130 authors spanning 30 centuries, on a total of 37,000 pages containing 29 million words. Among the Great Books` 130 authors, 47 are writers of...
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This comprehensive ten-volume set has been prepared by over 100 specialist authors. It is an exhaustive survey of the visual arts by period and region, unparalleled in its breadth and depth. Lavishly illustrated, the set includes a biographical dictionary section detailing more than 1000 of the world's most significant artists.
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