The Encyclopedia Americana, Volume 24Grolier Incorporated, 1999 - Encyclopedias and dictionaries A thirty-volume encyclopedia covering important world events while providing major new treatments of selected topics in various academic fields. |
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Page 378
... began to compose . In 1828 , Schumann passed his Lyceum exam- inations with distinction . His diary of this time mentions the writer Jean Paul , who exerted a profound influence on him . Schumann reluctantly enrolled as a law student at ...
... began to compose . In 1828 , Schumann passed his Lyceum exam- inations with distinction . His diary of this time mentions the writer Jean Paul , who exerted a profound influence on him . Schumann reluctantly enrolled as a law student at ...
Page 616
... began the study of books that came from the old library of Cassiodorus . The bishops of Rome , however , now became the chief leaders of the movement . In 597 , Gregory the Great began the papal policy of sending Benedictine monks from ...
... began the study of books that came from the old library of Cassiodorus . The bishops of Rome , however , now became the chief leaders of the movement . In 597 , Gregory the Great began the papal policy of sending Benedictine monks from ...
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... began a campaign to restore bimetallism . In 1878 and again in 1890 , Congress voted to require substantial open - market silver purchases and to authorize treasury notes backed by silver . In 1896 , however , sound - money forces won a ...
... began a campaign to restore bimetallism . In 1878 and again in 1890 , Congress voted to require substantial open - market silver purchases and to authorize treasury notes backed by silver . In 1896 , however , sound - money forces won a ...
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