A “Who’s Who” of World History Whether you need to know the year George W. Bush was born, the year Bill Gates founded Microsoft, the birth names of Estée Lauder and Ralph Lauren, or the titles of William Faulkner’s most successful books, turn to the Random House Dictionary of World Biography. Equally useful for researching an academic topic and reading the news, this indispensable resource includes: · 5,000+ entries on the most significant people in world history from the beginnings of civilization to the present time · Coverage in all areas--politics, literature, sports, religion, science, the arts, and popular culture · Birth and death dates and details of nationality, title, profession, and major life accomplishments