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Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 5 "Bedlam" to "Benson, George"   By:

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The 11th Edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica continues to be a comprehensive and indispensable resource for anyone seeking knowledge on a wide range of topics. Volume 3, Slice 5 covers the entries from "Bedlam" to "Benson, George" in a thorough and detailed manner.

The articles are well-written and meticulously researched, providing readers with a wealth of information on subjects ranging from historical events to influential figures. The inclusion of illustrations and photographs adds visual appeal and helps to further enhance the reader's understanding of the topics discussed.

One of the standout entries in this volume is the article on Bedlam, which delves into the history of the notorious psychiatric hospital in London. The article provides a fascinating look at the treatment of mental illness throughout the centuries and sheds light on the sometimes shocking practices that were employed in the past.

Overall, Volume 3, Slice 5 of the Encyclopaedia Britannica is a valuable addition to any library and a must-have for those seeking a comprehensive reference source. Highly recommended for scholars, students, and anyone with a thirst for knowledge.

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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) [root] stands for the root symbol; [alpha], [beta], etc. for greek letters.

(6) The following typographical error has been corrected:

ARTICLE BENGALI: "The sound of such a final a is in all three languages the same as that of the second o in 'promote'; thus, the Bg. bara is pronounced boro." 'second' amended from 'seccond'.

ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA

A DICTIONARY OF ARTS, SCIENCES, LITERATURE AND GENERAL INFORMATION

ELEVENTH EDITION

VOLUME III, SLICE V

Bedlam to Benson, George

ARTICLES IN THIS SLICE:

BEDLAM BELLENDEN, JOHN BEDLINGTON BELLENDEN, WILLIAM BEDLOE, WILLIAM BELLEROPHON BEDMAR, ALPHONSO BELLA CUEVA BELLES LETTRES BED MOULD BELLEVILLE (Ontario, Canada) BEDOUINS BELLEVILLE (Illinois, U... Continue reading book >>


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