Herbert George

George Herbert (1593–1633) is widely regarded as the greatest devotional poet in the English language. His profound influence can be seen in the lasting popularity of his verse. Th...

Henry George (1839–1897) rose to fame as a social reformer and economist amid the industrial and intellectual turbulence of the late nineteenth century. His best-selling Progress a...

Herbert Linder (1941-2000) war einer der herausragenden Filmkritiker der Bundesrepublik, heute ist er weitgehend in Vergessenheit geraten. Doch wie der neue Band aus der Reihe "Fil...

George Herbert (1593-1633) was an Anglican priest, poet and essayist—truly one of the most profound spiritual masters in the English tradition. His spirituality was a synthesis of...

Manfred George wurde vor allem als "Mr. Aufbau" bekannt – als Chefredakteur der bekanntesten Emigrantenzeitschrift des deutschsprachigen Exils in New York. Der Journalist und promo...

This encyclopedia offers an A–Z retrospective of George Washington's life, career, and historical significance, based in large part on Washington's own words and those of his conte...

Sir George Darwin (1845–1912) was the second son of Charles Darwin. After studying mathematics at Cambridge he read for the Bar, but soon returned to science and to Cambridge, wher...