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(Encyclopedia)piracy, robbery committed or attempted on the high seas. It is distinguished from privateering in that the pirate holds no commission from and receives the protection of no nation but usually attacks ...Gresham's law
(Encyclopedia)Gresham's law: see under Gresham, Sir Thomas. ...Jameson Raid
(Encyclopedia)Jameson Raid: see Jameson, Sir Leander Starr. ...Kniller, Gottfried von
(Encyclopedia)Kniller, Gottfried von: see Kneller, Sir Godfrey. ...Jones, Sir Edward Burne-
(Encyclopedia)Jones, Sir Edward Burne-: see Burne-Jones. ...Elaine
(Encyclopedia)Elaine, in Arthurian legend: see Launcelot, Sir. ...More, Sir Anthony
(Encyclopedia)More, Sir Anthony: see Moro, Antonio. ...Wallace Collection
(Encyclopedia)Wallace Collection: see under Wallace, Sir Richard. ...Thomas More, Saint
(Encyclopedia)Thomas More, Saint: see More, Sir Thomas. ...Tadema, Alma
(Encyclopedia)Tadema, Alma: see Alma-Tadema, Sir Lawrence. ...Browse by Subject
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