(Encyclopedia) Emerson, Ralph WaldoEmerson, Ralph Waldoĕmˈərsən [key], 1803–82, American poet and essayist, b. Boston. Through his essays, poems, and lectures, the “Sage of Concord” established…
(Encyclopedia) Cromwell, OliverCromwell, Oliverkrŏmˈwĕl, krŭmˈ–, –wəl [key], 1599–1658, lord protector of England.
Opinions of Cromwell have always varied widely. His military skill and force of…
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