This comprehensive biographical dictionary provides a glimpse into the lives of the most eminent persons from all over the world. From writers to statesmen to scientists, this book covers every field and gives a brief overview of each person's life and achievements. The book is written by Alexander Chalmers and is a must-read for anyone interested in history or biography. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.