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Moon, Mountains of the
(Encyclopedia) Moon, Mountains of the, Africa: see Ruwenzori.Master of the Housebook
(Encyclopedia) Master of the Housebook (Meister des Hausbuchs), fl. 1475–1500, German graphic artist. The master is named for a series of vigorous and sophisticated drawings of everyday life found in…Merchants of the Staple
(Encyclopedia) Merchants of the Staple or Merchant Staplers, English trading company that controlled the export of English raw wool. The first wool staple (i.e., a place designated by royal ordinance…Assumption of the Virgin
(Encyclopedia) Assumption of the Virgin: see Mary.Marne, battle of the
(Encyclopedia) Marne, battle of the, two important battles of World War I that are named for the Marne River. In the first battle (Sept. 6–9, 1914) the German advance on Paris was halted at the Marne…lily of the valley
(Encyclopedia) lily of the valley, common name for either of the two species of Convallaria, spring-blooming perennials of the family Liliaceae (lily family). C. majalis, the species usually in…Nile, battle of the
(Encyclopedia) Nile, battle of the: see Abu Qir.Isles of the Blest
(Encyclopedia) Isles of the Blest: see Fortunate Isles.Imitation of Christ, The
(Encyclopedia) Imitation of Christ, The, Christian devotional book, of great popularity. It originated among the Brothers of the Common Life in the Netherlands and was written probably c.1425.…law of the sea
(Encyclopedia) law of the sea: see maritime law; sea, law of the; seas, freedom of the.Trending
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