Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Jacobites" to "Japan" (part) by Various
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"Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, 'Jacobites' to 'Japan' (part)" by Various is a historical reference work written in the early 20th century. This segment of the encyclopaedia covers a range of topics from 'Jacobites' to 'Japan', providing insights into historical events, figures, and cultural aspects associated with each term. The text is likely intended for readers seeking factual and scholarly information about various subjects, including history, geography, and influential personalities. The opening portion
introduces the segment by discussing what Jacobitism is, tracing its origins as a movement supporting the exiled Stuart monarchy following the Glorious Revolution of 1688. It highlights significant events such as the Jacobite uprisings and the movement's decline after the revolts of 1715 and 1745. Furthermore, the text details the cultural and political landscape of Jacobitism, mentioning various factions, their lasting sentiments, and relevant literature, ultimately setting the stage for a deeper exploration of related topics in subsequent entries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Title |
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Jacobites" to "Japan" (part) Volume 15, Slice 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by Marius Masi, Don Kretz and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AE: General Works: Encyclopedias |
| Subject | Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41264 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1681 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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