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... . 3 . 2 Early in the fifteenth century an asper was equal to the tenth part of a Venetian ducat , or about one shilling English , but it afterwards greatly dwindled in value . 8 TURKISH ARMY . - SPAHIS , AKINDSHI , ETC. Turkish Army.
... . 3 . 2 Early in the fifteenth century an asper was equal to the tenth part of a Venetian ducat , or about one shilling English , but it afterwards greatly dwindled in value . 8 TURKISH ARMY . - SPAHIS , AKINDSHI , ETC. Turkish Army.
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Thomas Henry Dyer. 18 JOHN OF HUNYAD . [ INTROD . and soon afterwards died at Neszmély , between Gran and Vienna ( Oct. 27th , 1439 ) . Just previously to that event Amurath had despatched an embassy to Wladislaus III . ( or VI ...
Thomas Henry Dyer. 18 JOHN OF HUNYAD . [ INTROD . and soon afterwards died at Neszmély , between Gran and Vienna ( Oct. 27th , 1439 ) . Just previously to that event Amurath had despatched an embassy to Wladislaus III . ( or VI ...
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... Afterwards he gave Carinthia to Count Meinhard of Tyrol , in reward for some services . Thus was founded the future greatness of the House of Habsburg . Albert alone survived his father , and , in conjunction with his nephew John ...
... Afterwards he gave Carinthia to Count Meinhard of Tyrol , in reward for some services . Thus was founded the future greatness of the House of Habsburg . Albert alone survived his father , and , in conjunction with his nephew John ...
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... afterwards both received the Roman Imperial crown . This coro- nation is memorable as the last performed at Rome , and the last but one in which the services of the Pope were ever required . Frederick , having been appointed guardian of ...
... afterwards both received the Roman Imperial crown . This coro- nation is memorable as the last performed at Rome , and the last but one in which the services of the Pope were ever required . Frederick , having been appointed guardian of ...
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... afterwards , Albert's son Leopold again attempted to reduce the three refractory Cantons , but was completely defeated by a much smaller force of the Confederates at the famous battle of Morgarten , November 16th , 1315. After this ...
... afterwards , Albert's son Leopold again attempted to reduce the three refractory Cantons , but was completely defeated by a much smaller force of the Confederates at the famous battle of Morgarten , November 16th , 1315. After this ...
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