Biographical Reference Books

New and Published Books

1. Routledge Library Editions: Russell

   By Various

   Series: Routledge Library Editions: Russell

   Reissuing several works originally published between 1918 and 1985, Routledge Library Editions: Russell offers a selection of scholarship covering the life and theories of Bertrand Russell. Russell (1872-1970) is the twentieth century’s most important liberal thinker and probably its greatest...

   Published November 19th 2012 by Routledge
2. Bertrand Russell: A Life

   By Herbert Gottschalk

   Series: Routledge Library Editions: Russell

   Bertrand Russell’s eminence of intellect and person has long been unassailable. Besides his distinction as mathematician and philosopher, and a vast output of books, articles, lectures and talks on most aspects of the human condition, there is his continuing concern for day-to-day political issues,...

   Published November 19th 2012 by Routledge
3. Bertrand Russell: The Passionate Sceptic

   By Alan Wood

   Series: Routledge Library Editions: Russell

   ‘Fascinating’, ‘brilliant’, ‘oddly moving’, ‘a warm human picture’ – this biography was enthusiastically received when it came out in 1957. And no wonder. It is not only the lively story of a distinguished man but a lucid account of his work and its significance. The author, who was himself a...

   Published November 19th 2012 by Routledge
4. Bertrand Russell's America

   His Transatlantic Travels and Writings. Volume One 1896-1945

   By Barry Feinberg, Ronald Kasrils

   Series: Routledge Library Editions: Russell

   Originally published in 1973, this volume documents Bertrand Russell’s travels in America covering the period 1896-1945. It is presented in two halves with the first a biographical account of Russell’s involvement with the United States, with special reference to the seven visits he made there...

   Published November 19th 2012 by Routledge
5. Bertrand Russell's America

   His Transatlantic Travels and Writings. Volume Two 1945-1970

   By Barry Feinberg, Ronald Kasrils

   Series: Routledge Library Editions: Russell

   Originally published in 1984, this volume documents Bertrand Russell’s travels in America covering the period 1945-1970. It is presented in two halves with the first a biographical account of Russell’s involvement with the United States, with special reference to the seven visits he made there...

   Published November 19th 2012 by Routledge
6. Who's Who in International Affairs 2013

   8th Edition

   Edited by Europa Publications

   Series: Biographical Reference Series

   This eighth edition of Who's Who in International Affairs provides, in one volume, biographical information on more than 6,000 people prominent in the fields of international politics, diplomacy, law and economic affairs throughout the world. As well as politicians and...

   Published October 15th 2012 by Routledge
7. Mrs Annie Besant

   A Modern Prophet

   By Theodore Besterman

   Series: Routledge Library Editions: Women's History

   Having already published a bibliography on Annie Besant, Theodore Besterman in this book continued with the story of her life. She was a prominent British Theosophist, women's rights activist, writer and orator who lived between 1847 and 1933.Originally published in 1934, this work is fascinating...

   Published October 9th 2012 by Routledge
8. John Dee's Actions with Spirits (Volumes 1 and 2)

   22 December 1581 to 23 May 1583

   By Christopher Whitby

   Series: Routledge Library Editions: Alchemy

   This was originally a two volume set which is now bound as one. Here is presented an investigation of the nature of the earliest extant records of the supposed communication with angels and spirits of John Dee (1527-1608) with the assistance of his two mediums or 'scryers', Barnabas Saul and Edward...

   Published September 25th 2012 by Routledge
9. International Who's Who of Authors and Writers 2013

   28th Edition

   Edited by Europa Publications

   Series: Biographical Reference Series

   Now in its 28th edition, this title is a comprehensive and practical source of biographical information on the key personalities and organizations of the literary world, whether world-famous or lesser known. This descriptive directory is revised annually by our editorial team and all entrants are...

   Published August 20th 2012 by Routledge
10. International Who's Who in Poetry 2013

    17th Edition

    Edited by Europa Publications

    Series: Biographical Reference Series

    The seventeenth edition of the International Who's Who in Poetry is a unique and comprehensive guide to the leading lights and freshest talent in poetry today. Containing biographies of more than 4,000 contemporary poets world-wide, this essential reference work provides truly international...

    Published August 20th 2012 by Routledge