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A AFRICAN COMPANY ( merchants trading to Africa ) , arose out of an association in London , formed in 1588 . charter was granted to a joint - stock company in 1618 : a second company was created in 1631 ; a 3rd corporation in 1662 ...
A AFRICAN COMPANY ( merchants trading to Africa ) , arose out of an association in London , formed in 1588 . charter was granted to a joint - stock company in 1618 : a second company was created in 1631 ; a 3rd corporation in 1662 ...
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Archæological Institute of Great Britain formed by a seceding part of the Association , 1845 . Society of Antiquaries of Edinburgh founded in 1780 . Since 1845 many county archæological societies have been formed in the United Kingdom .
Archæological Institute of Great Britain formed by a seceding part of the Association , 1845 . Society of Antiquaries of Edinburgh founded in 1780 . Since 1845 many county archæological societies have been formed in the United Kingdom .
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The TRIUMPHAL arches of the Romans formed a leading feature in their architecture . The arch of Titus ( A.D. 80 ) , that of Trajan ( 114 ) , and that of Constantine , ( 312 ) , were magnificent . The arches in our parks in London were ...
The TRIUMPHAL arches of the Romans formed a leading feature in their architecture . The arch of Titus ( A.D. 80 ) , that of Trajan ( 114 ) , and that of Constantine , ( 312 ) , were magnificent . The arches in our parks in London were ...
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... Greek emperors and Mahommedans 298 The Norman armour formed breeches and jacket The hauberk had its hood of the same piece John wore a surtout over a hauberk of rings set edgeways 1199 The heavy cavalry covered with a coat of mail .
... Greek emperors and Mahommedans 298 The Norman armour formed breeches and jacket The hauberk had its hood of the same piece John wore a surtout over a hauberk of rings set edgeways 1199 The heavy cavalry covered with a coat of mail .
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The ATHENAEUM CLUB of London was formed in 1823 , for the association of persons of scientific and literary attainments , and artists , and noblemen and gentlemen , patrons of learning , & c . , by the earl of Aberdeen , marquis of ...
The ATHENAEUM CLUB of London was formed in 1823 , for the association of persons of scientific and literary attainments , and artists , and noblemen and gentlemen , patrons of learning , & c . , by the earl of Aberdeen , marquis of ...
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| Title | Haydn's Dictionary of Dates: Relating to All Ages and Nations, for Universal Reference |
| Authors | Joseph Haydn, Benjamin Vincent |
| Edition | 14 |
| Publisher | Putnam, 1874 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 16 Oct 2007 |
| Length | 930 pages |
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