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A Supplement to The Great Historical, Geographical, Genealogical and Poetical Dictionary: Being a Curious Miscellany of Sacred and Profane History. Containing, in Short, the Lives and Most Remarkable Actions of the Patriarchs, Judges, and Kings of the Jews; of the Apostles, Fathers, and Doctors of the Church; of Popes, Cardinals, Bishops, &c. ... The Description of Empires, Kingdoms, Common-wealths, Provinces, Cities, Towns, Islands, Mountains, Rivers, and Other Considerable Places, Both of Ancient and Modern Geography; where is Observed the Situation, Extent and Quality of the Country; the Religion, Government, Morals and Customs of the Inhabitants; the Sects of Christians, Jews, Heathens and Mahometans. The Principal Terms of Arts and Sciences; the Publick and Solemn Actions, as Festivals, Plays &c. The Statutes and Laws; and Withal, the History of General and Particular Councils, Under the Names of the Places where They Have Been Celebrated. The Whole Being Full of Remarks and Curious Enquiries, for the Illustration of Several Difficulties in Theology, History, Chronology and Geography

Author : Jeremy Collier

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Page : 708 pages

File Size : 45,6 MB

Release : 1705

Category : Biography

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