The New Encyclopædia Britannica, Volume 2Encyclopædia Britannica, 1992 - 32 pages |
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Page 94
... elected pope ( Oct. 22 , 1303 ) and did much to conciliate his pre- decessor's enemies . While he demanded no retribution for the outrage done to Boniface at Anagni , he refused to pardon both Sciarra Colonna , who led the attack , and ...
... elected pope ( Oct. 22 , 1303 ) and did much to conciliate his pre- decessor's enemies . While he demanded no retribution for the outrage done to Boniface at Anagni , he refused to pardon both Sciarra Colonna , who led the attack , and ...
Page 342
... elected in 1985 and ruled by authority of the country's 1947 constitution . The government is led by a popularly elected president and cabinet . Legislative authority is vested in a 157 - member National Congress ( Congreso Nacional ) ...
... elected in 1985 and ruled by authority of the country's 1947 constitution . The government is led by a popularly elected president and cabinet . Legislative authority is vested in a 157 - member National Congress ( Congreso Nacional ) ...
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... Elected vice president of the Chamber in April 1885 , he served as min- ister of commerce and finance . In 1887 he was elected president of the republic without actively aspiring to the office . The Carnot presidency was marked by the ...
... Elected vice president of the Chamber in April 1885 , he served as min- ister of commerce and finance . In 1887 he was elected president of the republic without actively aspiring to the office . The Carnot presidency was marked by the ...
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Beckford detail from an oil painting | 107 |
John Hoppner c 1800 in the Salford | 234 |
To make the best use of the Britannica | 260 |
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