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... Paris , 1889 ( demolished 1910 ) . Portland cement Use of deformed steel bars. away . The widespread use of cast - iron pipes in the late 18th century made higher pressures possible , and they were used by Napoleon in the first steam ...
... Paris , 1889 ( demolished 1910 ) . Portland cement Use of deformed steel bars. away . The widespread use of cast - iron pipes in the late 18th century made higher pressures possible , and they were used by Napoleon in the first steam ...
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... Paris in 1523 to be educated for the priesthood but later decided that he should be a lawyer ; from 1528 to 1531 , therefore , Calvin studied in the law schools of Orléans and Bourges . He then returned to Paris . During these years he ...
... Paris in 1523 to be educated for the priesthood but later decided that he should be a lawyer ; from 1528 to 1531 , therefore , Calvin studied in the law schools of Orléans and Bourges . He then returned to Paris . During these years he ...
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... Paris in 1648 , the revolt of the nobility against the crown , known as the Fronde , broke out . As a result , Descartes left Paris precipitously on Aug. 17 , 1648 , only days before his mortally ill old friend Mersenne died . Back at ...
... Paris in 1648 , the revolt of the nobility against the crown , known as the Fronde , broke out . As a result , Descartes left Paris precipitously on Aug. 17 , 1648 , only days before his mortally ill old friend Mersenne died . Back at ...
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