Enciclopedia labor

Spanish encyclopaedia

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The Enciclopedia labor was a Spanish encyclopedia first published between 1955 and 1960. It was notable for dedicating one volume to each major subject area, with an index volume providing access to the entire content. This encyclopedia paid particular attention to all Spanish-speaking regions of the world.1

It is distinct from the Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeoamericana (also known as Espasa), which was published earlier, between 1905 and 1933, and also featured extensive coverage of Spain and Latin America.2

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Another major Spanish encyclopaedia, the Enciclopedia labor (first issued 1955–60), devoted one volume each to major subject areas, and an index volume provided the key to the total contents. This encyclopaedia was notable for the attention it paid to every Spanish-speaking part of the world.
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Another major Spanish encyclopaedia, the Enciclopedia labor (first issued 1955–60), devoted one volume each to major subject areas, and an index volume provided the key to the total contents. This encyclopaedia was notable for the attention it paid to every Spanish-speaking part of the world.
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