The Middle Ages : 477-1453

Revised edition of Dictionary of World Biography: The Middle Ages; adds 59 new biographies. Worldwide coverage of important men and women in all areas of achievement who flourished from 477 to 1453. Each essay provides an identifier by ethnicity and occupation, a capsule summary of the figure's contributions, birth and death dates and places, all known alternative names, a description of ""Early Life"" or what is known of the context of the figure's youth, an extended discussion of ""Life's Work,"" and a ""Significance"" section identifying the person's historical impact. A variety of illustrations, appendices, and indexes (see ""Features"") round out the set.