This volume of the Encyclopedia International provides alphabetically arranged, concise, and authoritative articles covering topics from “Houseleek” to “Jerubbaal.” As part of a comprehensive multi-volume reference set published by Grolier, the encyclopedia aims to offer accessible and reliable information across various domains of knowledge. Entries are contributed by specialists and a…
The New Book of Tang (Xin Tang Shu) is one of the official dynastic histories included in the Twenty-Four Histories of China. Compiled during the Song dynasty by Ouyang Xiu and Song Qi, the work presents a structured account of the Tang dynasty’s political institutions, biographies, cultural developments, and historical events. This simplified-character edition published by Zhonghua Book Comp…
Encyclopedia International is a comprehensive multi-volume reference work produced by Grolier Incorporated. The set provides concise, authoritative articles covering a wide range of subjects across the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Volume 16 contains entries from Rowson to Sofia, offering factual, well-researched information aimed at students, researchers, and general readers seeki…
Encyclopedia International, Volume 8 (Ghardia–Housefly) is part of a comprehensive multi-volume reference work published by Grolier Incorporated. The encyclopedia provides concise, authoritative articles on a wide range of topics arranged alphabetically. Each entry is written to deliver essential information for students, researchers, and general readers seeking reliable knowledge across vari…
Encyclopedia International, Volume 3 (Bicycle – Canaanites), is part of a multi-volume reference series published by Grolier Incorporated. This volume presents alphabetically arranged articles covering a diverse range of subjects beginning with the letters B through C, including technological topics, historical civilizations, cultural themes, biographies, scientific concepts, and general know…
Volume 2 of the Old History of the Five Dynasties (Jiu Wudai Shi) continues the official Song-dynasty chronicle compiled under the leadership of Xue Juzheng. The work documents the political, military, biographical, and administrative history of the Five Dynasties period (907–960), a pivotal era between the Tang and Song dynasties. This simplified-character edition published by Zhonghua Book …
Encyclopedia International, Volume 4 (Canada – Colbert), is part of a comprehensive multi-volume reference series published by Grolier Incorporated. This volume contains alphabetically arranged entries covering topics, historical events, cultural subjects, biographies, and scientific concepts beginning with the letters C through early C. Articles are written by expert contributors and include…
Encyclopedia International, Volume 15 (Prague – Rowley), is part of a multi-volume reference set published by Grolier Incorporated. This volume contains alphabetically arranged articles covering significant topics, biographies, cities, scientific concepts, cultural subjects, and historical information within the P–R alphabetical range. Each entry is written by subject specialists and includ…
The History of the Song Dynasty (Song Shi) is the official chronicle of the Song dynasty, compiled during the Yuan dynasty under the supervision of Tuotuo and other court historians. It documents political events, imperial biographies, institutional records, and cultural developments from 960 to 1279. This simplified-character edition by Zhonghua Book Company provides a clear and authoritative …
Encyclopedia International, Volume 2 (Arizona – Bickell), is part of a comprehensive multi-volume reference series published by Grolier Incorporated. This volume contains alphabetically arranged articles covering significant geographic, historical, scientific, cultural, and biographical subjects beginning with the letters A through B. Each entry is written by specialized contributors and incl…