Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Justinian II." to "Kells" by Various
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
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| Title |
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Justinian II." to "Kells" Volume 15, Slice 6 |
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Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Justinian II.' to 'Kells'" by Various is a historical reference work written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as a compilation of articles covering a wide range of topics, including historical figures, cultural practices, and geographical locations, with a focus on figures from classical history, events, and significant regions. At the start of the work, significant historical figures such as Justinian II and Justin Martyr are introduced through comprehensive entries that detail their lives, reigns, and impacts. The account of Justinian II outlines his tumultuous rule as a Byzantine emperor, including his military challenges and the severe backlash from his subjects, which ultimately led to his downfall. Similarly, the entry on Justin Martyr provides insights into his contributions as an early Christian apologist, illustrating his philosophical approach to Christianity and the contexts in which he operated. The introduction sets the stage for an extensive exploration of diverse entries detailing various topics from the ancient and historical world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AE: General Works: Encyclopedias |
| Subject | Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40863 |
| Release Date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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