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(Encyclopedia) contraband, in international law, goods necessary or useful in the prosecution of war that a belligerent may lawfully seize from a neutral who is attempting to deliver them to the…Geoffrey of Monmouth
(Encyclopedia) Geoffrey of MonmouthGeoffrey of Monmouthmŏnˈməth [key], c.1100–1154, English author. He was probably born at Monmouth and was of either Breton or Welsh descent. In 1152 he was named…Tyndale, William
(Encyclopedia) Tyndale, Tindal, or Tindale, WilliamTyndale, Tindal, or Tindale, Williamall: tĭnˈdəl [key], c.1494–1536, English biblical translator (see Bible) and Protestant martyr. He was probably…The Iliad of Homer: Pope's Preface to the Iliad of Homer
Introduction. Pope's Preface to the Iliad of Homer Homer is universally allowed to have had the greatest invention of any writer whatever. The praise of judgment Virgil has justly…Marlowe, Christopher
(Encyclopedia) Marlowe, Christopher, 1564–93, English dramatist and poet, b. Canterbury. Probably the greatest English dramatist before Shakespeare, Marlowe, a shoemaker's son, was educated at…druids
(Encyclopedia) druidsdruidsdr&oomacr;ˈĭdz [key], priests of ancient Celtic Britain, Ireland, and Gaul and probably of all ancient Celtic peoples, known to have existed at least since the 3d cent…paleomagnetism
(Encyclopedia) paleomagnetism, study of the intensity and orientation of the earth's magnetic field as preserved in the magnetic orientation of certain minerals found in rocks formed throughout…State of the Union Address: Chester A. Arthur (December 6, 1881)
Chester A. Arthur (December 6, 1881) To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States: An appalling calamity has befallen the American people since their chosen representatives last…international language
(Encyclopedia) international language, sometimes called universal language, a language intended to be used by people of different linguistic backgrounds to facilitate communication among them and to…balloon
(Encyclopedia) balloon, lighter-than-air craft without a propulsion system, lifted by inflation of one or more containers with a gas lighter than air or with heated air. During flight, altitude may…Trending
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