The American National Biography provides portraits of more than 19,000 men and women who have helped shaped the nation.
The American National Biography Online is the premier source of information about over 19,000 people who have influenced and shaped American history and culture. With sophisticated search capabilities, lively articles, up-to-date bibliographies, thousands of photographs and illustrations, and links to external web resources, the American National Biography Online is "likely to induce compulsive browsing." (Wall Street Journal)
-
19,000 original biographies
-
New biographies – added quarterly – including articles on recently deceased notables and unpublished subjects
-
Regular updates to the bibliographies
-
Regular updates to the biographies that incorporate new facts and new interpretations.
OUP Law products run on a calendar year term, January 1 through December 31. All other products run on a fiscal year term, July 1 through June 30. LYRASIS members may subscribe at any time during the year for a subscription prorated to the appropriate term.
LYRASIS has negotiated a central license with the best possible terms. Participating institutions placing new orders will be asked to agree to abide by the terms at that time.
