The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 7Grolier Incorporated, 1990 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
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... Early pieces were impressed with a die only on one side ; the reverse side was blank . Early motifs were predominantly animals , notably the stag , lion , and turtle . The silver coinages of Aegina , Corinth , Chal- cis , and Eretria ...
... Early pieces were impressed with a die only on one side ; the reverse side was blank . Early motifs were predominantly animals , notably the stag , lion , and turtle . The silver coinages of Aegina , Corinth , Chal- cis , and Eretria ...
Page 344
... early northern voyages were without significant result . Columbus ' discoveries in the West Indies were followed by rapid , wide- spread , and permanent settlement . In this sense it may be said that Columbus discovered America . Early ...
... early northern voyages were without significant result . Columbus ' discoveries in the West Indies were followed by rapid , wide- spread , and permanent settlement . In this sense it may be said that Columbus discovered America . Early ...
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... early computer called WHIRL- WIND . The latter invented the magnetic - core memory and developed many computer circuits . Another very significant development was the so - called B - tube or index register invented by Tom Kilburn at the ...
... early computer called WHIRL- WIND . The latter invented the magnetic - core memory and developed many computer circuits . Another very significant development was the so - called B - tube or index register invented by Tom Kilburn at the ...
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