Who in British History brings to mind the most famous book of eminent Victorian Charles Dickens. And the obvious answer to those questions would be just as misleading as the obvious answer to Scrooge's questions. Like the DNB , it is actually a who was who, considering its 1901 cut-off date and the 1933 death date of the most recent decedent. Who takes a fresh look at these significant lives.
Biographies conclude with brief bibliographies.
An index as well as chronological and occupational lists of entrants provide multiple approaches to the contents. However, the absence of cross references among biographies in which other entrants are mentioned is a weakness that could easily have been prevented. Dearborn Home Best viewed with Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later.