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World Historical Fiction : An Annotated Guide to Novels for Adults and Young Adults by Lynda G. Adamson (1998, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-101573560669
ISBN-139781573560665
eBay Product ID (ePID)443792
Product Key Features
Number of Pages736 Pages
Publication NameWorld Historical Fiction : an Annotated Guide to Novels for Adults and Young Adults
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1998
SubjectBibliographies & Indexes, General, Books & Reading
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Reference
AuthorLynda G. Adamson
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.6 in
Item Weight52.4 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN98-039981
Reviews"These books may be the most comprehensive guide to historical fiction available to teachers and librarians. Both books are logically organized and readab≤ even novice researchers will have little difficulty tracking down suitable historical titles." VOYA, "Not only is this a good reference source, it is fun to browse. Highly recommended for both public and academic libraries."- CHOICE, "Recommended for libraries that serve avid readers of historical fiction." Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin, "Reading through listings for entire historical periods is both possible and enjoyable....The book passed a number of pre-arranged tests I had established."- Solander, "One of World Historical Fiction's greatest strengths is its logical organization....Recommended for high school and public libraries."- Education Libraries, "This is an excellent addition to the readers' advisory collections for public, secondary, and academic libraries as well as a good resource for teachers who use fiction in teaching world history." ARBA, "These books may be the most comprehensive guide to historical fiction available to teachers and librarians. Both books are logically organized and readable; even novice researchers will have little difficulty tracking down suitable historical titles."- VOYA, "One of World Historical Fiction's greatest strengths is its logical organization....Recommended for high school and public libraries." Education Libraries, "Recommended for libraries that serve avid readers of historical fiction."- Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin, "Reading through listings for entire historical periods is both possible and enjoyable....The book passed a number of pre-arranged tests I had established." Solander, "Not only is this a good reference source, it is fun to browse. Highly recommended for both public and academic libraries." CHOICE
Dewey Edition21
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal016.80883/81
Table Of ContentPreface Sample Entry Acknowledgments Main Entry Section Prehistory and the Ancient World Roman Empire to AD 476 Europe The British Isles Africa Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Antarctica Canada China India, Tibet, Burma, Ceylon, Afghanistan, and Pakistan Israel and Arab Countries Japan Korea South and Central America and the Caribbean Thailand, Cambodia, and Maylasia Vietnam Appendixes Indexes
Edition DescriptionAnnotated edition
SynopsisThis book and its complement (American Historical Fiction) fill a gap in the bibliographic reference shelf by identifying historical novels for both adult and young adult readers. World Historical Fiction contains over 6,000 novels set outside the U.S.. The newest titles, as well as old favorites, are covered and books that are appropriate for young adults are indicated. Each volume is indexed by author, title, genre, subject, and geographic setting for ease of reference.
LC Classification NumberZ5917.H6A33 1998
