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1The Irish (in Countries Other Than Ireland) — The Irish (in countries other than Ireland) † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Irish (in countries other than Ireland) I. IN THE UNITED STATES Who were the first Irish to land on the American continent and the time of their arrival are …
2arts, East Asian — Introduction music and visual and performing arts of China, Korea, and Japan. The literatures of these countries are covered in the articles Chinese literature, Korean literature, and Japanese literature. Some studies of East Asia… …
3The Byzantine Empire — The Byzantine Empire † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Byzantine Empire The ancient Roman Empire having been divided into two parts, an Eastern and a Western, the Eastern remained subject to successors of Constantine, whose capital was at …
4Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …
5The Restored Jesuits (1814-1912) — Society of Jesus, History of the (1814 1912) † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Jesuits After the Restoration (1814 1912) Pius VII had resolved to restore the Society during his captivity in France; and after his return to Rome he did so… …
6Saint Patrick's Battalion — Infobox Military Unit unit name= Saint Patrick s Battalion caption=Reproduction of the Batallón de San Patricio s flag, as described by John Riley dates= 1846 1848 country=Mexico allegiance= branch=Mexican Army type= Artillery/Infantry size= est …
7The Black Jewels — is a series of fantasy novels by Anne Bishop.The World of the Black JewelsThe Black Jewels Trilogy is set in a unique world consisting of three Realms: Terreille, Kaeleer, and Hell. These three realms, although being situated upon the same land,… …
8The Birth of Tragedy — Out of the Spirit of Music   …
9Huntly Castle — is a ruined castle in Huntly in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It was the ancestral home of the chief of Clan Gordon, Earl of Huntly.HistoryArchitecturally the L plan castle consists of a well preserved five story tower with an adjoining great hall and …
10French literature — Introduction the body of written works in the French language produced within the geographic and political boundaries of France. The French language was one of the five major Romance languages to develop from Vulgar Latin as a result of the …
