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Bible Encyclopedias
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Abul-Fazel
the vizier of the great mogul emperor akbar, and who wrote an account of his reign and of the mogul empire; he was assassinated in 1604.
the vizier of the great mogul emperor akbar, and who wrote an account of his reign and of the mogul empire; he was assassinated in 1604.
Aix-La-Chapelle`
In Rhenish Prussia, one of the oldest cities in Germany, made capital of the German empire by Charlemagne; derives its name from its mineral springs;
In Rhenish Prussia, one of the oldest cities in Germany, made capital of the German empire by Charlemagne; derives its name from its mineral springs;
Alexander II. (2)
Emperor of Russia, son and successor of Nicholas I., fell heir to the throne while the siege of Sebastopol was going on; on the conclusion of a peace
Emperor of Russia, son and successor of Nicholas I., fell heir to the throne while the siege of Sebastopol was going on; on the conclusion of a peace
Alexander Seve`rus
A Roman emperor, a wise, virtuous, and pious prince, conquered Artaxerxes, king of Persia, in an expedition against him, but setting out against the
A Roman emperor, a wise, virtuous, and pious prince, conquered Artaxerxes, king of Persia, in an expedition against him, but setting out against the
Alexius Comne`nus
Emperor of the East, began life as a soldier, was a great favourite with the soldiers, who, in a period of anarchy, raised him to the throne at the period
Emperor of the East, began life as a soldier, was a great favourite with the soldiers, who, in a period of anarchy, raised him to the throne at the period
Alliance, the Triple
In 1668, between England, Holland, and Sweden against Louis XIV.; the n 1718, between France, England, Holland, and the Empire to maintain the treaty
In 1668, between England, Holland, and Sweden against Louis XIV.; the n 1718, between France, England, Holland, and the Empire to maintain the treaty
Alsace-Lorraine`
A territory originally of the German empire, ceded to Louis XIV. by the peace of Westphalia in 1648, but restored to Germany after the Franco-German
A territory originally of the German empire, ceded to Louis XIV. by the peace of Westphalia in 1648, but restored to Germany after the Franco-German
Al`cuin
a learned englishman, a disciple of bede; invited by charlemagne to introduce scholarly culture into the empire and establish libraries and schools of learning; was one of those men whose work lies more in what they influence others to do than in what they do themselves (735-804).
a learned englishman, a disciple of bede; invited by charlemagne to introduce scholarly culture into the empire and establish libraries and schools of learning; was one of those men whose work lies more in what they influence others to do than in what they do themselves (735-804).
Ammia`nus Marcelli`nus
a greek who served as a soldier in the roman army, and wrote a history of the roman empire, specially valuable as a record of contemporary events; d . 390.
a greek who served as a soldier in the roman army, and wrote a history of the roman empire, specially valuable as a record of contemporary events; d . 390.
Androni`cus
The name of four Byzantine emperors: illed his ward, Alexis II., usurped the throne, and was put to death, 1183; ived to see the empire devastated
The name of four Byzantine emperors: illed his ward, Alexis II., usurped the throne, and was put to death, 1183; ived to see the empire devastated
Ang`lican Church
the body of episcopal churches all over the british empire and colonies, as well as america, sprung from the church of england, though not subject to her jurisdiction, the term anglo-catholic being applied to the high church section.
the body of episcopal churches all over the british empire and colonies, as well as america, sprung from the church of england, though not subject to her jurisdiction, the term anglo-catholic being applied to the high church section.
Anti`ochus
Name of three Syrian kings of the dynasty of the Seleucidæ: i>i. e . Saviour, son of one of Alexander's generals, fell heir of all Syria; king
Name of three Syrian kings of the dynasty of the Seleucidæ: i>i. e . Saviour, son of one of Alexander's generals, fell heir of all Syria; king
Antoni`nus Pius
a roman emperor, of stoic principles, who reigned with justice and moderation from 138 to 161, during which time the empire enjoyed unbroken peace.
a roman emperor, of stoic principles, who reigned with justice and moderation from 138 to 161, during which time the empire enjoyed unbroken peace.
An`nam
an empire, of the size of sweden, along the east coast of indo-china, under a french protectorate since 1885; it has a rich well-watered soil, which yields tropical products, and is rich in minerals.
an empire, of the size of sweden, along the east coast of indo-china, under a french protectorate since 1885; it has a rich well-watered soil, which yields tropical products, and is rich in minerals.
Assyr`ia
An ancient kingdom, the origin and early history of which is uncertain, between the Niphates Mountains of Armenia on the N. and Babylonia on the S.,
An ancient kingdom, the origin and early history of which is uncertain, between the Niphates Mountains of Armenia on the N. and Babylonia on the S.,
At`tila
Or Etzel, the king of the Huns, surnamed "the Scourge of God," from the terror he everywhere inspired; overran the Roman Empire at the time of its decline,
Or Etzel, the king of the Huns, surnamed "the Scourge of God," from the terror he everywhere inspired; overran the Roman Empire at the time of its decline,
Aulic Council
supreme council in the old german empire, from which there was no appeal, of date from 1495 to 1654; it had no constitution, dealt with judicial matters, and lived and died with the emperor.
supreme council in the old german empire, from which there was no appeal, of date from 1495 to 1654; it had no constitution, dealt with judicial matters, and lived and died with the emperor.
Au`rungzebe
Mogul emperor of Hindustan, third son of Shah Jehan; ascended the throne by the deposition of his father, the murder of two brothers and of the son of
Mogul emperor of Hindustan, third son of Shah Jehan; ascended the throne by the deposition of his father, the murder of two brothers and of the son of
Ava
capital of the burmese empire from 1364 to 1740 and from 1822 to 1835; now in ruins from an earthquake in 1839.
capital of the burmese empire from 1364 to 1740 and from 1822 to 1835; now in ruins from an earthquake in 1839.
Baber
the founder of the mogul empire in hindustan, a descendant of tamerlane; thrice invaded india, and became at length master of it in 1526; left memoirs; his dynasty lasted for three centuries.
the founder of the mogul empire in hindustan, a descendant of tamerlane; thrice invaded india, and became at length master of it in 1526; left memoirs; his dynasty lasted for three centuries.
