World Facts

Micropedia

by James A. MacKay (Editor), Parragon Books (Publisher)

Ranging from prehistory to the 20th century, World Facts offers a wealth of information from all over the globe and incorporating all areas of interest. It encompasses a comprehensive range of subjects from every aspect of the natural, historical, geographical, social and cultural. This fascinating reference book contains over 3,5000 facts, figures and statistics — everything you need to know about the world in which we live at your fingertips.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 28, 1999

About the author

Also credited as "James MacKay" or "James Alexander MacKay".

Dr. James Alexander MacKay was a prolific Scottish writer and philatelist whose reputation was damaged by a criminal conviction for theft and repeated accusations of plagiarism. In an obituary by John Holman, Editor of the British Philatelic Bulletin, Mackay was described as a "philatelic writer without equal". Mackay's output was broad.