Reference book of the month – July 2008
'Who's Who and Who Was Who'
'Who's Who' and 'Who Was Who' published by A&C Black
'Who’s Who' is among the world’s most recognised works of reference.
Published annually since 1849, it was the first biographical book of its kind. It contains over 33, 000 short biographies – continually updated – of living noteworthy and influential individuals from all walks of life worldwide.
The online version also includes 'Who Was Who', providing access to over 10,000 entries from the archives dating back to 1898. 'Who Was Who' is invaluable in identifying not only those who shaped the events of their time but others, now forgotten, who were familiar names in their day. It really is the definitive roll-call of the last 150 years of British history.
For information about the history of Who's Who and how people are selected and write their entries, visit the A&C Black website.
Using Who's Who and Who Was Who in libraries and at home
You can search the online version of 'Who's Who and Who Was Who' by visiting your local library, or use your library card and PIN to search from home on our E-library. The printed directory is available at some libraries.
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