Cyclopaedia Of Biography
Conducted By Charles Knight
Volumes V and VI In One Volume Only Of 6 Volumes
Published by Bradbury And Evans: London 1858
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The Cyclopaedia of Biography, conducted by Charles Knight and published by Bradbury and Evans, London, in 1858, is a comprehensive compendium of biographical entries drawn from Knight's celebrated "English Cyclopaedia" series. This combined Volume V and VI—out of the complete six-volume set—presents an extensive range of concise yet authoritative life sketches covering figures of political, literary, scientific, artistic, and ecclesiastical prominence. Each entry is carefully edited to maintain scholarly precision while remaining accessible to the general reader, reflecting Knight's broader mission to democratize learning during the Victorian era.
As a product of Knight's editorial vision, the work balances factual accuracy with moral and intellectual insight, offering biographical portraits that illustrate not only individual achievement but also the progress of civilization. Figures from antiquity to the mid-nineteenth century are treated with equal care, and the series reflects the era's fascination with moral exemplars, national heritage, and the continuity of human endeavor. The language throughout is clear and dignified, typical of the mid-Victorian reference tradition.
This 1858 double volume represents both an important reference tool and a fine example of nineteenth-century encyclopedic publishing. It would appeal to collectors of early biographical dictionaries, enthusiasts of Victorian scholarship, and readers interested in the evolution of general reference works during the age of expanding public education and print culture."
Light wear, fading and rub through to covers and spine as shown. No prior ownership or library marks. Pages are crisp, clean and bright. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
