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... introduced about 329 by Frumentius . About 960 , Judith , a Jewish princess , murdered a great part of the royal family , and reigned forty years . The young king escaped ; and the royal house was restored in 1268 in the person of his ...
... introduced about 329 by Frumentius . About 960 , Judith , a Jewish princess , murdered a great part of the royal family , and reigned forty years . The young king escaped ; and the royal house was restored in 1268 in the person of his ...
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... introduced in the Greek language by Aristophanes of Byzantium , a grammarian and critic who taught at Alexandria about 264 B.C. Accents were " This admirable institution has supplied the nation with 2200 accomplished officers , of which ...
... introduced in the Greek language by Aristophanes of Byzantium , a grammarian and critic who taught at Alexandria about 264 B.C. Accents were " This admirable institution has supplied the nation with 2200 accomplished officers , of which ...
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... introduced is not precisely known . The Greek alpha- bet consisted of 16 letters till 399 ( or 403 ) B.C. , when the Ionic of 24 characters was introduced . The small letters are of later invention . The alphabets of the different na ...
... introduced is not precisely known . The Greek alpha- bet consisted of 16 letters till 399 ( or 403 ) B.C. , when the Ionic of 24 characters was introduced . The small letters are of later invention . The alphabets of the different na ...
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... introduced into Italy in the sixth century , and ordered to be used by bishops by the council of Chelsea , in 816 ... introduced into the church service in 386. - Baker . Ignatius is said to have introduced them into the Greek , and St ...
... introduced into Italy in the sixth century , and ordered to be used by bishops by the council of Chelsea , in 816 ... introduced into the church service in 386. - Baker . Ignatius is said to have introduced them into the Greek , and St ...
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... introduced by lord Cairns , 11 Feb. , and passed 11 Aug. 1876 . Two lords of appeal were to be appointed ; to be peers for life . Appeals may be heard during prorogation or dissolution of parliament . The new Supreme Court of Appeal ...
... introduced by lord Cairns , 11 Feb. , and passed 11 Aug. 1876 . Two lords of appeal were to be appointed ; to be peers for life . Appeals may be heard during prorogation or dissolution of parliament . The new Supreme Court of Appeal ...
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