Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" By: Various |
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The 11th edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica continues to be an impressive and comprehensive source of knowledge. Volume 4 covers a wide range of topics, from the infamous Borgia family to the influential figure John Bradford. The entries are detailed and informative, providing readers with in-depth information on each subject.
One particularly intriguing entry is on Lucrezia Borgia, a controversial figure in Renaissance Italy known for her political power and alleged involvement in various scandals. The article delves into her life, family background, and the rumors surrounding her, offering a balanced perspective on this complex historical figure.
Another highlight is the entry on John Bradford, a Protestant martyr who played a significant role in the English Reformation. The article examines his religious beliefs, his advocacy for reform, and his eventual martyrdom, shedding light on a lesser-known but important figure in history.
Overall, Volume 4 of the 11th edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica is a valuable resource for readers interested in history, biography, and culture. The diverse range of topics covered in this volume make it a must-have for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of the world. (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 error has been corrected: ARTICLE BOROUGH: "In London in the 13th century there was a regular system for the admission of new members to the borough..." 'London' amended from 'Londom'. ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA A DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, LITERATURE AND GENERAL INFORMATION ELEVENTH EDITION VOLUME IV, SLICE III Borgia, Lucrezia to Bradford, John ARTICLES IN THIS SLICE: BORGIA, LUCREZIA BOULOGNE SUR SEINE BORGLUM, SOLON HANNIBAL BOULTON, MATTHEW BORGOGNONE, AMBROGIO BOUND BORGO SAN DONNINO BOUNDS, BEATING THE BORGU BOUNTY BORIC ACID BOURBAKI, CHARLES DENIS SAUTER BORING BOURBON BORIS FEDOROVICH... Continue reading book >>
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