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Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 8 "France" to "Francis Joseph I."   By:

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The Eleventh Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica continues to be an invaluable resource for readers seeking comprehensive information on a wide range of topics. In Volume 10, the articles on France and Francis Joseph I provide detailed and well-researched insights into these important historical figures and their impact on world history.

The article on France covers a wide range of topics, from its rich cultural heritage to its turbulent political history. Readers will find in-depth explanations of key events, figures, and developments that have shaped the modern nation of France. The article on Francis Joseph I offers a detailed look at the life and reign of this influential Austrian Emperor. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of his policies, accomplishments, and the challenges he faced during his time in power.

Overall, Volume 10 of the Encyclopaedia Britannica offers readers a wealth of valuable information on France and Francis Joseph I. Whether you are a student, historian, or simply curious about these topics, this volume is a must-have addition to any library.

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Transcriber's notes:

(1) Numbers following letters (without space) like C2 were originally printed in subscript. Letter subscripts are preceded by an underscore, like C n.

(2) Characters following a carat (^) were printed in superscript.

(3) Side notes were relocated to function as titles of their respective paragraphs.

(4) Macrons and breves above letters and dots below letters were not inserted.

(5) The following typographical errors have been corrected:

ARTICLE France: "The importance of their commercial relations was brought into relief as though it were a new fact." 'commercial' amended from 'commerical'.

ARTICLE France: "The revenues of the Carolingian monarch (which are no longer identical with the finances of the state) consisted chiefly in the produce of the royal lands (villae), ..." 'identical' amended from 'indentical'.

ARTICLE France: "The most salient features of feudal succession were the right of primogeniture and the preference given to heirs male ..." 'preference' amended from 'perference'.

ARTICLE France: "The law of the 15th of March 1850 established the liberty of secondary education, but it conferred certain privileges on the Catholic clergy, a clear sign of the spirit of social conservatism which was the leading motive for its enactment... Continue reading book >>


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