Encyclopaedia Britannica in 32 Bänden von 2003 (+ Jahrbuch), verlagsfrisch und originalverpackt, in drei Originalversandkartons lieferbar. Verkaufspreis statt 1.750 € jetzt nur noch 483,10 € (+ Versand). Die englischsprachige Encyclopaedia Britannica, die umfangreichste Enzyklopädie der Gegenwart, ist die einzige Enzyklopädie die auf mehreren Kontinenten und in verschiedenen Ländern erschienen ist. Des Weiteren blickt die Britannica auf die wohl längste Tradition aller bekannten enzyklopädischen Lexika zurück. Die Erstausgabe erschien im Jahre 1768.

Die Bände sind wie folgt unterteilt: Bände 1 - 12 Micropaedia - Ready Reference von A - Z; Bände 13 – 29 Macropaedia - Knowledge in Depth; Bände 30 - 31 Index; Band 32 Propaedia - Outline of Knowledge.

Das Werk umfasst mehr als 33.000 Seiten mit ca. 33 Millionen Wörtern.
Die 15. Auflage aus dem Jahre 2003 wurde von namhaften anerkannten Experten, Wissenschaftlern und Nobelpreisträgern verfasst. Hochschulen wie die University of Chicago, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University of London, University of Edinburgh oder auch die University of Tokyo und die Australian National University beteiligten sich am Projekt Britannica.

Die Bücher sind vollständig in schwarzes Kunstleder gebunden (heirloom edition) mit Goldkopfschnitt. Sämtliche Bände bieten u. a. Karten, Pläne und Stammtafeln.

Die Encyclopaedia Britannica erfüllt höchste wissenschaftliche Ansprüche und lässt sich in ihrer Komplexität mit keinem anderen Lexikon vergleichen.

The 2003 Encyclopaedia Britannica. It speaks volumes.

Britannica has been the world’s most famous and popular encyclopedia ever since the first edition in 1768. Now the new, 32-volume edition builds on this heritage, with an incredible wealth of knowledge that’s easily accessible yet utterly authoritative – making it the first choice reference work for thousands of schools, colleges, libraries and homes.

What’s more, with over 65,000 articles and more than 24,000 photographs, maps and illustrations, the new edition is guaranteed to be the most complete, most comprehensive encyclopedia ever printed.

The world’s favourite encyclopedia really brings subjects to life...

Whatever you’re interested in, you can rely on Britannica to make it even more interesting! You get incredible insights into subjects you thought you knew, while world-renowned contributors and Nobel prize winners put fascinating facts about our world right under your fingertips. Forget old-fashioned, dry texts – Britannica’s lively narration helps children and adults to develop a love of learning!

An exquisit investment that will last for generations.

Stunningly presented, every one of the 32 volumes ist crafted to the highest possible standards so your encyclopedia not only looks wonderful, but stays in perfect condition for years and years to come:

- gilt-edging along the top of each page to protect Britannica from dust
- black covers and gold embossing give your encyclopedia a classic,
quality feel
- Black Heirloom binding gives you one of the most sturdy and hard-wearing finishes

Easy to browse... hard to put down!

Pick up a book from the 32-volume 2003 Encyclopaedia Britannica and you notice how reassuring weighty it is, and how smooth the heirloom binding finish is. Open it up and you get that distinctive, nostalgic smell of quality hardback books. Then an intriguing article catches your eye... and you‘re captivated!

Why more people invest in Encyclopaedia Britannica than in any other printed reference

The new 2003 Encyclopaedia Britannica is the most comprehensive encyclopedia ever printed. Across 32 hardback volumes it is packed with facts, background information an revelations written by the foremost experts in their fields – making it the most authoritative source of information you’ll ever find.


Easy

Using Britannica is a pleasure too. The 2-volume index makes it easy to pinpoint the information you’re looking for, while the 12-volume Ready Reference gives you an instant guide on any subject. Then there’s the famous 17-volume Knowledge in Depth section with detailed explorations that really get under the skin of the subject and make complex topics readily understandable.

Useful

Many students at all levels rely on Britannica as an invaluable reference source and study aid for all cerriculum subjects, while teachers and professionals regularly use content from its pages to liven up lessons or presentations.

And because Britannica covers an incredible range of subjects, from Aardwolf (an African hyena-like creature) to the Zulu War (the infamous six-month war of 1879) it’s a pleasure to simply browse its pages at leisure and discover unique insights into the wonders of our world.

Investment

All in all, the new 2003 edition has to be regarded as the most complete general reference work ever printed. Already the world’s most famous encyclopedia, thousands of new articles mean it’s a superb investment for any family, school or library... an unrivalled reference source for study and hobbies... and the crowning glory to any bookshelf.