The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7Grolier, 1985 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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... result , therefore , was likely to be a hybrid , part new creation and part imperfect copy of established civilized styles . We may call the result a satellite civilization , combining local peculiarities with the ambition to attain ...
... result , therefore , was likely to be a hybrid , part new creation and part imperfect copy of established civilized styles . We may call the result a satellite civilization , combining local peculiarities with the ambition to attain ...
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... result is a large daily temperature range in the tropics . On the other hand , clouds in the polar regions fre- quently form a continuous overcast , keeping out solar heating during the day and preventing the loss of heat at night ...
... result is a large daily temperature range in the tropics . On the other hand , clouds in the polar regions fre- quently form a continuous overcast , keeping out solar heating during the day and preventing the loss of heat at night ...
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... result , new demands for the ser- vices of blacksmiths , millers , and other artisans created new opportunities . Another result was the revolution in agriculture brought on by the rising demand for foodstuffs in the urban centers ...
... result , new demands for the ser- vices of blacksmiths , millers , and other artisans created new opportunities . Another result was the revolution in agriculture brought on by the rising demand for foodstuffs in the urban centers ...
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