(Encyclopedia) Queensberry, John Sholto Douglas, 8th marquess of, 1844–1900, British nobleman, originator of the code of rules that governs modern boxing. He served in the British army and navy and…
(Encyclopedia) Mayweather, Floyd, Jr., 1977–, American boxer, b. Grand Rapids, Mich., as Floyd Joy Sinclair. He began boxing at an early age, coached by his father, a welterweight boxer whose name he…
(Encyclopedia) ReadingReadingrĕdˈĭng [key], borough and unitary authority (1991 pop. 194,727), S central England, on the Kennet River near its influx to the Thames. Reading, which was the seat of the…
(Encyclopedia) Carson, Edward Henry Carson, Baron, 1854–1935, Irish politician. After a successful legal career in Dublin, he was elected to the British Parliament (1892) and called to the English…
(Encyclopedia) Ríos Montt, José EfraínRíos Montt, José Efraínhōsāˈ ĕfräēnˈ rēˈōs mōnt [key], 1926–2018, Guatemalan general and politician. A career army officer, he became head of the Guatamalan army…
The following is a list of movies featuring the Civil War
by Jennie Wood Related Links Battle of Gettysburg Fact Sheet The Deadliest Battles in the Civil War The Deadliest…
The following is a list of movies and books featuring the Civil War and Gettysburg.
by Jennie Wood Related Links Battle of Gettysburg Fact Sheet The Deadliest Battles in the…
