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In the 18th century beadwork fell out of favour in Europe, but it became popular
again during the 19th century. Purses knitted with bead-threaded cotton were
particularly popular shortly after 1800, and throughout the 19th century such
small ...
In the 18th century beadwork fell out of favour in Europe, but it became popular
again during the 19th century. Purses knitted with bead-threaded cotton were
particularly popular shortly after 1800, and throughout the 19th century such
small ...
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13th- 19th century). Tradition asserts that the Edo people became dissatisfied
with the rule of a dynasty of semimythical kings, the ogisos, and in the 1 3th
century they invited Prince Oranmiyan of Ife to rule them. His son Eweka is
regarded as ...
13th- 19th century). Tradition asserts that the Edo people became dissatisfied
with the rule of a dynasty of semimythical kings, the ogisos, and in the 1 3th
century they invited Prince Oranmiyan of Ife to rule them. His son Eweka is
regarded as ...
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Boxing as a sport had reappeared in England by the early 1 8th century. The first
champion by acclamation, in 1719, was James Figg (q. v.), who held the title for
some 15 years. Until nearly the end of the 19th century, gloves were not used, ...
Boxing as a sport had reappeared in England by the early 1 8th century. The first
champion by acclamation, in 1719, was James Figg (q. v.), who held the title for
some 15 years. Until nearly the end of the 19th century, gloves were not used, ...
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| Title | Encyclopedia Britannica |
| Editor | Robert MacHenry |
| Edition | 15 |
| Publisher | Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1981 |
| ISBN | 0852295537, 9780852295533 |
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