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Exodus From Houndsditch
Contemplated title of a work which Carlyle would fain have written, but found it impossible in his time. "Out of Houndsditch indeed!" he exclaims. "Ah,
Contemplated title of a work which Carlyle would fain have written, but found it impossible in his time. "Out of Houndsditch indeed!" he exclaims. "Ah,
Achilles of Germany
albert, third elector of brandenburg, "fiery, tough old gentleman, of formidable talent for fighting in his day; a very blazing, far-seen character," says carlyle (1414-1486).
albert, third elector of brandenburg, "fiery, tough old gentleman, of formidable talent for fighting in his day; a very blazing, far-seen character," says carlyle (1414-1486).
Adolph of Nassau
kaiser from 1291 to 1298, "a stalwart but necessitous herr" carlyle calls him; seems to have been under the pay of edward longshanks.
kaiser from 1291 to 1298, "a stalwart but necessitous herr" carlyle calls him; seems to have been under the pay of edward longshanks.
Adumbla
a cow, in old norse mythology, that grazes on hoar-frost, "licking the rime from the rocks—a hindu cow transported north," surmises carlyle.
a cow, in old norse mythology, that grazes on hoar-frost, "licking the rime from the rocks—a hindu cow transported north," surmises carlyle.
Agoust, Capt. de
a "cast-iron" captain of the swiss guards, who on may 4,1788, by order of the court of versailles, marched the parliament of paris out of the palais de justice and carried off the key. see carlyle's "french revolution," bk. i. chap. viii.
a "cast-iron" captain of the swiss guards, who on may 4,1788, by order of the court of versailles, marched the parliament of paris out of the palais de justice and carried off the key. see carlyle's "french revolution," bk. i. chap. viii.
Albert (3)
Markgrave of Brandenburg, defined by Carlyle "a failure of a Fritz," with "features" of a Frederick the Great in him, "but who burnt away his splendid
Markgrave of Brandenburg, defined by Carlyle "a failure of a Fritz," with "features" of a Frederick the Great in him, "but who burnt away his splendid
Albert the Bear
Markgrave of Brandenburg, called the Bear, "not from his looks or qualities, for he was a tall handsome man, but from the cognisance on his shield, an
Markgrave of Brandenburg, called the Bear, "not from his looks or qualities, for he was a tall handsome man, but from the cognisance on his shield, an
Alexandrines
see alexander of paris .
see alexander of paris .
Alexan`dria
A world-famous city, the chief port of Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C., at one time a great centre of learning, and in possession of
A world-famous city, the chief port of Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C., at one time a great centre of learning, and in possession of
Alton Locke
a novel, by charles kingsley, written in sympathy with the chartist movement, in which carlyle is introduced as one of the personages.
a novel, by charles kingsley, written in sympathy with the chartist movement, in which carlyle is introduced as one of the personages.
Al`tenburg
capital of saxe-altenburg, and 4 m. s. of leipsic; its castle is the scene of the famous "prinzenraub" ( q. v .), related by carlyle in his "miscellanies."
capital of saxe-altenburg, and 4 m. s. of leipsic; its castle is the scene of the famous "prinzenraub" ( q. v .), related by carlyle in his "miscellanies."
Anaxar`chus
a greek philosopher of the school of democritus and friend of alexander the great.
a greek philosopher of the school of democritus and friend of alexander the great.
Anaxim`enes
also of miletus, made air the first principle of things; d . 500 b.c.; f lampsacus, preceptor and biographer of alexander the great.
also of miletus, made air the first principle of things; d . 500 b.c.; f lampsacus, preceptor and biographer of alexander the great.
Anichini
an italian medallist of the 16th century; executed a medal representing the interview of alexander the great with the high priest of the jews, which michael angelo pronounced the perfection of the art.
an italian medallist of the 16th century; executed a medal representing the interview of alexander the great with the high priest of the jews, which michael angelo pronounced the perfection of the art.
Anselm, St.
Archbishop of Canterbury, a native of Aosta, in Piedmont, monk and abbot; visited England frequently, gained the favour of King Rufus, who appointed
Archbishop of Canterbury, a native of Aosta, in Piedmont, monk and abbot; visited England frequently, gained the favour of King Rufus, who appointed
Anson, Lord
A celebrated British naval commander, sailed round the world, during war on the part of England with Spain, on a voyage of adventure with a fleet of
A celebrated British naval commander, sailed round the world, during war on the part of England with Spain, on a voyage of adventure with a fleet of
Antigone, the Modern
the duchess of angoulême, daughter of louis xv. see the parting scene in carlyle's "french revolution."
the duchess of angoulême, daughter of louis xv. see the parting scene in carlyle's "french revolution."
Antig`onus
surnamed the cyclops or one-eyed, one of the generals of alexander the great, made himself master of all asia minor, excited the jealousy of his rivals; was defeated and slain at ipsus, in phrygia, 301 b.c.
surnamed the cyclops or one-eyed, one of the generals of alexander the great, made himself master of all asia minor, excited the jealousy of his rivals; was defeated and slain at ipsus, in phrygia, 301 b.c.
Antip`ater
a macedonian general, governed macedonia with great ability during the absence of alexander, defeated the confederate greek states at cranon, reigned supreme on the death of perdiccas (397-317 b.c.).
a macedonian general, governed macedonia with great ability during the absence of alexander, defeated the confederate greek states at cranon, reigned supreme on the death of perdiccas (397-317 b.c.).
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
