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(Encyclopedia) anarchismanarchismănˈərkĭzəm [key] [Gr.,=having no government], theory that equality and justice are to be sought through the abolition of the state and the substitution of free…Greco, El
(Encyclopedia) Greco, ElGreco, Elĕl grĕkˈō [key], c.1541–1614, Greek painter in Spain, b. Candia (Iráklion), Crete. His real name was Domenicos Theotocopoulos, of which several Italian and Spanish…Guangdong
(Encyclopedia) Guangdong or Kwangtung Guangdong both: gwängˈd&oobreve;ngˈ [key],…Van Gogh, Vincent
(Encyclopedia) Van Gogh, VincentVan Gogh, Vincentvăn gō, Dutch vĭnsĕntˈ vän khôkh [key], 1853–90, postimpressionist painter, b. the Netherlands. Van Gogh's works are perhaps better known generally…Villa, Francisco
(Encyclopedia) Villa, FranciscoVilla, Franciscofränsēsˈkō vēˈyä [key], c.1877–1923, Mexican revolutionary, nicknamed Pancho Villa. His real name was Doroteo Arango. When Villa came of age, he…Tintoretto
(Encyclopedia) TintorettoTintorettotēntōrĕtˈtō [key], 1518–94, Venetian painter, whose real name was Jacopo Robusti. Tintoretto is considered one of the greatest painters in the Venetian tradition.…Berlusconi, Silvio
(Encyclopedia) Berlusconi, Silvio Berlusconi, Silvio bĕrˌləskōˈnē [key], 1936–2023, Italian business executive and…The Economist's Toolbox: Numbers Please: Economic Data
Numbers Please: Economic DataThe Economist's ToolboxIntroductionNumbers Please: Economic DataWatch Out! In the business press, you will read economic data. Often these data are called economic…European Cup/UEFA Champions League
European Cup/UEFA Champions League Contested annually since the 1955-56 season by the league champions of the member countries of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). In 1999,…American Beauty
Director:Sam MendesWriter:Alan BallDreamWorks Pictures; R; 115 minutesRelease:9/99Cast:Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch, Wes Bentley, Mena Suvari American Beauty makes the others…