(Encyclopedia) FitzGerald, Garrett, 1926–2011, Irish political leader. After studying economics and law, he lectured (1959–73) in political economy at his alma mater, University College. He was first…
(Encyclopedia) Fitzgerald, F. Scott (Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald), 1896–1940, American novelist and short-story writer, b. St. Paul, Minn. He is ranked among the great American writers of the 20th…
(Encyclopedia) Edmund, 921–46, king of Wessex (939–46), half-brother and successor of Athelstan. Immediately after his accession he had to face an invasion of Irish vikings led by Olaf Guthfrithson.…
(Encyclopedia) Fitzgerald, Lord Edward, 1763–98, Irish revolutionary; son of James Fitzgerald, 20th earl of Kildare and 1st duke of Leinster (see Kildare, James Fitzgerald, 20th earl of). After an…
(Encyclopedia) Wilson, Edmund, 1895–1972, American critic and author, b. Red Bank, N.J. grad. Princeton, 1916. He is considered one of the most important American literary and social critics of the…
Distributor:Weston Woods A cool cat celebrates the life and music of Ella Fitzgerald in this adaptation of the book by Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney. Billy Dee Williams’ narration and…
The Question: I am looking for the person who said, "All that is needed for evil to thrive is for good people to do nothing." I have searched Bartlett's…
(Encyclopedia) Fitzgerald, George Francis, 1851–1901, Irish physicist. Fitzgerald was born in Dublin and studied and taught at Trinity College there. He is best known for suggesting how the ether, by…
