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20th-century encyclopedias

  • The New Grove Dictionary of Music and MusiciansGeorge Grove published the first volume of A Dictionary of Music and Musicians in London during 1879. Macmillan and Co. released four volumes between 1879…
  • Internet Encyclopedia of PhilosophyJames Fieser launched the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy in 1995. He operated this project through a non-profit organization from its very beginning.
  • Nordisk familjebokHalmstad publisher Carl August Linder hired linguist Carl Johan Lundström in 1874 to create a six-volume encyclopedia. Linder designed the editorial team and…
  • Catholic EncyclopediaThe Robert Appleton Company opened its doors in New York City during February 1905. Five men formed the editorial board and served as directors for this new…