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Gr 10 Up—Each book in this series is comprised of essays about different individuals, from ancient times to the present and from a variety of cultures (mostly Western). The books attempt to simplify complex concepts. Unfortunately, this may cause confusion for the uninitiated. While some terms and phrases are defined where they appear, many others aren't. Some volumes are more successful than others at making text comprehensible for generalists. Each entry features a boldfaced paragraph; a short factoid box providing date...Log In or Sign Up to Read More