The New Encyclopaedia Britannica, Volumes 1-10Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1974 - Reference [1] Propaedia: outline of knowledge and guide to the Britannica.--[2]-[11] Micropaedia: ready reference and index.--[12]-[30] Macropaedia: knowledge in depth. |
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... percent of its labour force on active service in 1945. In the postwar period the proportion fell to 3 or 4 percent . Recent developments . In 1964 the total active military manpower of the world was estimated at 20,900,000 ; in 1968 it ...
... percent of its labour force on active service in 1945. In the postwar period the proportion fell to 3 or 4 percent . Recent developments . In 1964 the total active military manpower of the world was estimated at 20,900,000 ; in 1968 it ...
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... percent to 60 percent of corporation profits , and the capital gains tax is fixed at just under 20 percent . The second biggest source of tax income is a sales tax of 5.5 percent on all sales and transactions , with a lower rate of 2 ...
... percent to 60 percent of corporation profits , and the capital gains tax is fixed at just under 20 percent . The second biggest source of tax income is a sales tax of 5.5 percent on all sales and transactions , with a lower rate of 2 ...
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... percent is en- gaged in agriculture and only 6 percent in industry , most- ly household ( cottage ) industry . Religions and linguistic patterns . Hindus constitute about 85 percent and Muslims 12 percent of the popula- tion ...
... percent is en- gaged in agriculture and only 6 percent in industry , most- ly household ( cottage ) industry . Religions and linguistic patterns . Hindus constitute about 85 percent and Muslims 12 percent of the popula- tion ...
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