Compiled by a team of contributors under the editorship of Dennis Kavanagh, this new dictionary of political biography covers all the major figures in world politics of the 20th century. Authoritative and wide-ranging, it should be a valuable reference work for students and anyone interested in 20th-century history and politics. Over 1000 entries describe and assess the lives of the men and women who have shaped political events across the world. Each entry includes an account of the background, career, and achievements of the individual concerned, balancing fact with critical appraisal.