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Organized thematically, this book tells the story of the European encyclopedia from 1650 to the present.

An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.

The folk heritage of all regions, cultures, and peoples is well represented in the survey articles and entries

Includes Part 1A: Books and Part 1B: Pamphlets, Serials and Contributions to Periodicals