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Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 7 "Fox, George" to "France"   By:

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The eleventh edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica continues its tradition of being an immensely comprehensive and informative resource. Volume 10 covers a wide range of topics, from the biography of George Fox, the founder of the Quaker movement, to a detailed overview of the history and culture of France.

The entry on George Fox provides a thorough account of his life and the influence he had on the development of the Quaker religion. The article is well-researched and offers valuable insights into Fox's teachings and impact.

Moving on to the entry on France, readers are treated to a wealth of information about the country's history, politics, geography, and culture. The article covers everything from the French Revolution to the country's cuisine and art.

Overall, Volume 10 of the Encyclopaedia Britannica is a must-have for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge on a wide range of subjects. The entries are written by experts in their respective fields and are well-written and easy to understand. Whether you are a student, a scholar, or simply a curious individual, this edition is sure to provide you with hours of fascinating reading.

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Transcriber's notes:

(1) Numbers following letters (without space) like C2 were originally printed in subscript. Letter subscripts are preceded by an underscore, like C n.

(2) Characters following a carat (^) were printed in superscript.

(3) Side notes were relocated to function as titles of their respective paragraphs.

(4) Macrons and breves above letters and dots below letters were not inserted.

(5) The following typographical errors have been corrected:

ARTICLE FOX, RICHARD: "He also appears to have studied at Cambridge, but nothing definite is known of the first thirty five years of his career." 'thirty five' amended from 'thiry five'.

ARTICLE France: "After desperate strife, an agreement between the two rivals, Arnulf's support, and the death of Odo, secured it for Charles III., surnamed the Simple." 'agreement' amended from 'agreeement'.

ARTICLE France: "He in his turn tried to stem the tumultuous current which had borne him along, and to prevent discord; but the check to his policy of an understanding with Prussia and with Sardinia ..." 'in' amended from 'is'.

ARTICLE France: "The pope banished, it was now desirable to send away those to whom Italy had been more or less promised... Continue reading book >>


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