Who's Who in the Twentieth Century

From Albert Einstein to the Marx Brothers, this reference book provides 2000 biographies of men and women from different countries and cultures who have contributed to the thought as well as the action of the 20th century. The biographies include leading figures from politics, religion, science, literature, medicine, cinema, sport and many other fields of human activity. The worldwide coverage, spans all countries and cultures, and the entries are intended to be clear and accessible, as well as up to date and reliable.