An historical and biographical dictionary : containing an account of the Hebrew patriarchs and princes, of emperors, Kings, and great captains, of the gods and heroes of pagan antiquity, of the popes, holy fathers, celebrated bishops, and cardinals; also Historians, Poets, Orators, Divines, Lawyers, Physicians, &c. with their principal works, and the best editions of them; learned Women, Painters, &c. and all persons in general who have been illustrious, or famous, in any age or nation: pointing out whatever is most remarkable, and most interesting, in sacred or in profane History. Translated from the French of Monsieur the Abbe Ladvocat, Doctor, Librarian, and Orleans Professor in the Sorbonne. by Catharine Collignon. In four volumes...

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vosgien, 1709-1765

Series:

Eighteenth century collections online. Part 1.

Standardized Title:

Dictionnaire historique et bibliographique. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Biography--Dictionaries--Early works to 1800.

Biography.

Biography--Dictionaries.

Genre:

Dictionaries.

Physical Description:

4v. ; 8⁰

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : printed by John Burges Printer to the University; and to be had of the translator, and of W. Page, Cambridge, [illegible] [1799]-1801.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Notes:

Vol. 1 is dated 1799, vol. 2 1800 and vols. 3-4 1801.

Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Cengage Gale, 2009. Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements. s2009 miunns

Reproduction of original from British Library.

Cited in:

English Short Title Catalog, T154466.

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.