Britannica Concise Encyclopedia

Comprehensive and Concise! The one-volume Britannica Concise Encyclopedia provides quick answers to everyday questions about history, art, science, and other fields of human knowledge. A comprehensive collection of knowledge in a manageable-sized volume, the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia contains 28,000 articles condensed from the flagship 32-volume Encyclopaedia Britannica. Containing more articles than similarly priced one-volume encyclopedias, the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia is authoritative, accessible, and affordable. What you can expect to find: 28,000 entries, condensed from the Encyclopaedia Britannica. Articles on art, business, history, pop culture, science, and more! 600 new & revised entries including current references to topics like world terrorism, media news, women's rights, and J.K. Rowling. More than 2,000 photos, maps, tables, and illustrations. Extended world coverage, from flags of every nation to World Heritage sites. Easy-to-use A-Z format. More than 10,000 pronunciations to help with unfamiliar words.