See also encyclopaedia

Noun

The National Scientific Publishers encyclopedia (Polish)

encyclopedia (plural encyclopedias)

  1. A comprehensive reference work with articles on a range of subjects.
    I only use the library for the encyclopedia, we've got most other books here.

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An encyclopedia (also spelled encyclopaedia or encyclopædia) is a type of reference work, a compendium holding a summary of information from either all branches of knowledge or a particular branch of knowledge.

Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries, which are usually accessed alphabetically by article name. Encyclopedia entries are longer and more detailed than those in most dictionaries. Generally speaking, unlike dictionary entries, which focus on linguistic information about words, encyclopedia articles focus on factual information to cover the thing or concept for which the article name stands.

Encyclopedias have existed for around 2,000 years; the oldest still in existence, Naturalis Historia, was written in Roman times by Pliny the Elder. The modern encyclopedia evolved out of dictionaries around the 17th century. Historically, some encyclopedias were contained in one volume, but some, such as the Encyclopaedia Britannica, became huge multi-volume works. Some modern encyclopedias are electronic and are often freely available.

The word encyclopaedia comes from the Koine Greek "ἐγκυκλοπαιδεία", from Greek "ἐγκύκλιος παιδεία", transliterated "enkyklios paideia": "enkyklios" (ἐγκύκλιος), meaning "circular, round" + "paideia" (παιδεία), meaning "education, rearing of a child". Together, the phrase literally translates as a "well rounded education" or "general knowledge".

Indeed, the purpose of an encyclopedia is to collect knowledge disseminated around the globe; to set forth its general system to the men with whom we live, and transmit it to those who will come after us, so that the work of preceding centuries will not become useless to the centuries to come; and so that our offspring, becoming better instructed, will at the same time become more virtuous and happy, and that we should not die without having rendered a service to the human race in the future years to come. — Diderot

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Sat Sep 4 12:59:57 2010

Where can I download a comprehensive encyclopedia?
Q. I want to be able to read an encyclopedia offline. I found that it is possible to download wikipedia but it's about 120GB! Can you help me find a better option please?
Asked by The Incredible Sulk - Fri May 14 10:18:47 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
What is the most up to date Egypt Encyclopedia book?
Q. Im looking for an up to date encyclopedia of Egypt. I would like a book that talks (a lot) about all the Pharaohs that served as king and what they did during their reign. Or something close THANKS!
Asked by Sean Rick - Tue May 11 00:35:31 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well, these would be a good selection of up-to-date books: The Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt by Helen (ed) Strudwick : The Encyclopedia of the Egyptian Pharaohs, Volume I: Predynastic to the Twentieth Dynasty (3300-1069 BC) by Darrell D. Baker : The Encyclopedia of the Egyptian Pharaohs, Volume I: Predynastic to the Twentieth Dynasty (3300-1069 BC) by Darrell D. Baker The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Pyramids, Temples and Tombs of Ancient Egypt by Lorna Oakes :
Answered by unknown - Tue May 11 07:28:51 2010

Is a complete set of Encyclopedia Britannica worth anything?
Q. We have complete macropaedia and micropedia sets of Encyclopedia Britannica 15th Edition from 1980. Are these books worth anything or alternatively, do you think anyone would want them for any reason?
Asked by maigen_obx - Sun Oct 18 20:30:03 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. They would Probally be worth alot if sold together, but it depends mainly on the market that you have around you. My grandparents have a complete set but I can't remember what edition, but I know that they are worth a lot of money (can't remember what amount they said). Most people probally wouldn't really want them. Internet and the bulk of all the books make it hard for people to store them. Again it depends on the market around you
Answered by Kira - Sun Oct 18 20:38:41 2009

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