As well as this endless redrawing of the lines, the story of the encyclopedia, in Garfield’s telling, is a continual push for more and bigger: knowledge’s widening gyre. From the 18th century ...

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CLEVELAND HISTORY is a collaborative effort between CASE WESTERN UNIVERSITY, THE WESTERN RESERVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY and the northeastern Ohio community. Originating in the ...

In “All the Knowledge in the World,” Simon Garfield recounts the history of the encyclopedia — a tale of ambitious effort, numerous errors and lots of paper. By Jing Tsu When you purchase an ...

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CLEVELAND HISTORY is a collaborated effort between CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY, THE WESTERN RESERVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY, and the northeastern Ohio community.Originating in the ...

Although the term "encyclopedia" is now almost synonymous with Wikipedia, it's refreshing to see such a sizable reference printed on paper. So I bought one, and I'll tell you why.

The Encyclopedia of Indian Art, arriving online next month, aims to be comprehensive and yet accessible to experts and students of all kinds. By Ginanne Brownell The history of art in India, going ...

Newly updated, The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia follows a chronology of civilizations around the globe from ""The Ancient World"" (including Egypt, Crete, the Shang Dynasty and Babylon) to the ...

This comprehensive encyclopedia, edited by Aaron Brenner, Benjamin Henry Day Jr., and Immanuel Ness, is the first detailed collection of historical research on strikes in America. To provide the ...

Back then, the Encyclopedia Britannica, one of the most popular versions of the books, sold anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000. It’s hard to wrap your mind around the price 30 years later, but it ...

With 2,000 entries ranging from the prehistoric cave paintings to contemporary art, researchers hope the encyclopedia can make the subcontinent’s cultural heritage more widely accessible.