(Encyclopedia) polynomial, mathematical expression which is a finite sum, each term being a constant times a product of one or more variables raised to powers. With only one variable the general form…
(Encyclopedia) Boris III, 1894–1943, czar of Bulgaria (1918–43), son of Czar Ferdinand, on whose abdication he succeeded to the throne. He ruled constitutionally until 1934, then set up a military…
(Encyclopedia) Stuart or Stewart, David, duke of RothesayStuart or Stewart, David, duke of Rothesayrŏthˈsē [key], 1378?–1402, Scottish prince; son and heir apparent of Robert III. On his father's…
(Encyclopedia) Wabash Case, popular name for Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Railroad Company v. Illinois, decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1886. The decision narrowed earlier ones (see Munn v.…
(Encyclopedia) soprano [Ital.,=above], female voice of highest pitch. The three basic types of solo soprano are coloratura, lyric, and dramatic. The coloratura has a great range and impressive vocal…
(Encyclopedia) TrevisoTrevisotrāvēˈzō [key], city (1991 pop. 83,598), capital of Treviso prov., Venetia, NE Italy. Situated in the center of the fertile Venetian plain, it is an agricultural market…
(Encyclopedia) Barrès, MauriceBarrès, Mauricemôrēsˈ bärĕsˈ [key], 1862–1923, French novelist and nationalist politician. As an advocate of the supremacy of the individual self, he wrote the trilogy…
(Encyclopedia) Stambulov, StefanStambulov, Stefanstĕˈfän stämb&oomacr;ˈlôf [key], 1854–95, Bulgarian politician. Protesting Ottoman rule in Bulgaria, he led the unsuccessful revolt of 1876, which…
(Encyclopedia) Siebold, Philipp Franz vanSiebold, Philipp Franz vanfēˈlĭp fränts fen zēˈbôlt [key], 1796–1866, German naturalist and physician; son of A. E. von Siebold. He was noted for his studies…
