Biography - General & Miscellaneous, Historical Figures - Biography
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Overview
Students and teachers alike are fascinated by the notorious villains of our past. Featuring biographies of 110 historical scoundrels, this exciting volume will encourage the study of history. Villains & Outlaws is visually appealing with illustrations, margin quotes, definitions, and timelines featured throughout the volume. Each 750-1000 word biography describes the life of an infamous outlaw who lived during the 18th, 19th, or early 20th centuries. Some of the scallywags profiled include, Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Al Capone, Babyface Nelson, Lizzie Borden, John Wilkes Booth, and Benedict Arnold.Alphabetical articles profile the lives of a variety of unsavory characters from Atilla the Hun and the Dalton Gang to Joseph Stalin and Pancho Villa.
Editorials
Booknews
Profiles 117 notable figures from American and world history who perpetrated villainy or who lived outside the law. Tailored for the young adult audience, the articles describe gangsters and organized crime bosses; dictators, corrupt political leaders, and war criminals; assassins; famous murderers or accused murderers; pirates and buccaneers; old west outlaws; and traitors and turncoat spies. Contains many b&w photographs. Entries are arranged alphabetically and each includes a time line. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
December 10, 1998
Publisher
Macmillan Library Reference
Pages
361
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780028650586