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Tiglathpileser I
(Encyclopedia)Tiglathpileser I tĭgˌlăthpĭlēˈzər [key], d. c.1074 b.c., king of ancient Assyria. An able administrator, he was especially renowned for his military ability and invaded Asia Minor, N Syria, Arm...Priene
(Encyclopedia)Priene prīēˈnē [key], ancient Ionian city of W Asia Minor, near the mouth of the Maeander (now Menderes) River. It was rebuilt in the 4th cent. b.c. and was the site of a temple of Athena Polias. ...Álava
(Encyclopedia)Álava: see Basque Country.Guipúzcoa
(Encyclopedia)Guipúzcoa: see Basque Country.Gipuzkoa
(Encyclopedia)Gipuzkoa: see Basque Country.Vizcaya
(Encyclopedia)Vizcaya: see Basque Country.Bizkaia
(Encyclopedia)Bizkaia: see Basque Country.Araba/Álava
(Encyclopedia)Araba/Álava: see Basque Country. ...New Spain
(Encyclopedia)New Spain: see Mexico, country.Constitutional Union party
(Encyclopedia)Constitutional Union party, in U.S. history, formed when the conflict between North and South broke down the older parties. The Constitutional Union group, composed of former Whigs and remnants of the...Browse by Subject
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