Dictionary of National Biography; Volume 10

An indispensable reference work for anyone interested in British history, literature, or culture. Edited by Leslie Stephen and Sidney Lee, this comprehensive dictionary contains biographical sketches of thousands of notable Britons, from kings and queens to poets and politicians.
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