American Cultural Leaders From Colonial Times to the Present |
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| Editor:
| Clark, Robert J.
Ludwig, Richard
Westergaard, Peter |
| Series title: | Biographies of American Leaders Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-87436-673-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 1993 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO, LLC
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $109.95 |
Book Description:
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"Here are the profiles of more than 360 men and women who have played a prominent role in the culture of the United States from colonial times to the present. Included are writers, musicians, dancers, painters, actors, architects, sculptors, photographers, and others who have left a timeless impression." "Each of the alphabetically arranged biographies summarizes the life and work of an individual and offers insight into the people and institutions that influenced these great cultural...
More Description"Here are the profiles of more than 360 men and women who have played a prominent role in the culture of the United States from colonial times to the present. Included are writers, musicians, dancers, painters, actors, architects, sculptors, photographers, and others who have left a timeless impression." "Each of the alphabetically arranged biographies summarizes the life and work of an individual and offers insight into the people and institutions that influenced these great cultural leaders. The entries describe important historical events and related cultural movements and many include little-known facts about the subject's personal life and quotes and anecdotes from friends and family."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved