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1History of the Jews in Poland — The history of the Jews in Poland dates back over a millennium. [ [http://polishjews.org/ polishjews.org] ] Poland was home to the largest Jewish population in Europe and served as the center for Jewish culture, ranging from a long period of… …
2Characters in The Sword of Truth — This is a list of notable characters from Terry Goodkind s epic fantasy series The Sword of Truth. Major charactersAdieAdie is described as a tall fine looking woman with a strong jaw line. She wears the simple tan robe of a coarse weave denoting …
3literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …
4United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… …
5Brian Lenihan, Snr — This article is about the elder politician. For his son, see Brian Lenihan, Jnr. Brian Lenihan Minister for Defence In office 12 July 1989 – 31 October 1990 Preceded by …
6theatre — /thee euh teuhr, theeeu /, n. theater. * * * I Building or space in which performances are given before an audience. It contains an auditorium and stage. In ancient Greece, where Western theatre began (5th century BC), theatres were constructed… …
7theatre, Western — ▪ art Introduction history of the Western theatre from its origins in pre Classical antiquity to the present. For a discussion of drama as a literary form, see dramatic literature and the articles on individual national literatures.… …
8Yes Minister — Yes, Prime Minister The title card of Yes Minister Genre Political satire Situation comedy Created by Antony Jay Jon …
9Bertie Ahern — Taoiseach In office 26 June 1997 – 7 May 2008 Tánaiste Mary Harney Michael McDowell …
10caricature and cartoon — ▪ graphic arts Introduction in graphic art, comically distorted drawing or likeness, done with the purpose of satirizing or ridiculing its subject. Cartoons are used today primarily for conveying political commentary and editorial opinion… …
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