britannica
britannica

Superficial Sources

Some encyclopedias, published in English-speaking countries, have been created with the help of international contributors
with hands-on expertise. Moreover, the encyclopedias have been compiled and printed through the professional use of modern equipment. That is why, their readers should expect a high-end product,
indeed. But, in certain respect it is not true. The sources they list at the end of entries are primarily in English. Such superficial approach doesn’t provide us with thorough knowledge.

 

Encyclopedia of Double Standards

Encyclopedia Britannica is one of the most authoritative reference books in the world. Its wide range of
topics and clearcut style are praiseworthy indeed. But, the encyclopedia is also characterized by a political bias in certain issues. Well, one shouldn’t object to propaganda overtones in a party
publication. However, a reference book must be guarded against such propaganda involvement. Unfortunately, editors and authors of Britannica have succumbed to a temptation of the worldly opinions.
For example, they highly appreciated a demonic Leon Trotsky, who led the Red Army …