Britannica concise encyclopedia

Comprehensive coverage on a variety of subjects including, arts, business, geography, history, literature, philosophy, politics, pop culture, science, sports, and more, with an easy-to-use format, pronunciation help, relevant tables, and international maps. Foreword; Explanatory Notes; Abbreviations; Pronunciation Symbols; Guide to Plates and Map Legend; Britannica Concise Encyclopedia; Encyclopædia Britannica Corporate Page; Merriam-Webster Editorial Staff Cover......Page 1 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Foreword......Page 7 Explanatory Notes......Page 8 Abbreviations......Page 10 Pronunciation Symbols......Page 11 Map Legend......Page 12 A......Page 14 B......Page 156 C......Page 319 D......Page 517 E......Page 599 F......Page 665 G......Page 737 H......Page 835 I......Page 934 J......Page 984 K......Page 1021 L......Page 1075 M......Page 1169 N......Page 1334 O......Page 1405 P......Page 1443 Q......Page 1584 R......Page 1593 S......Page 1672 T......Page 1873 U......Page 1971 V......Page 1993 W......Page 2032 X......Page 2098 Y......Page 2102 Z......Page 2115 Encyclopædia Britannica......Page 2128 Merriam-Webster......Page 2129 Flags of the World......Page 2130 World Political Map......Page 2139 World Religions......Page 2141 Indigenous Skin Color......Page 2142 World Heritage sites......Page 2143 International Time Zones......Page 2145 Back Cover......Page 2146 Britannica Concise Encyclopedia is the perfect resource for information on the people, places, and events of yesterday and today. Students, teachers, and librarians can find fast facts combined with the quality and accuracy that have made Britannica the brand to trust. A tool for both the classroom and the library, no other desk reference can compare. Covering a range of subjects including Art, Science, History, Geography and more, this volume features over 28,000 articles. It serves as a useful tool for the classroom, the home or the office This one-volume reference work, revised and updated, contains about 28,000 entries covering history, geography, the sciences, religion, sports, entertainment, technology, and the arts