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...indissoluble allegiance made by European nations as a result of their monarchical institutions. The chief cause of the War of 1812 was England's refusal to recognize the right of her subjects to become American citizens and the consequent claim of the right to impress American seamen of British origin into the English navy. The negotiations following this war led to no definite settlement of the question, nor did the discussion between Daniel Webster and Lord Ashburton...
...native of Bavaria, is a graduate of Columbia College and Law School. In 1887 he was appointed Minister to Turkey by President Cleveland. He is a close student of American history and has been connected with various movements for reform in politics. He is the author of "The origin of the Republican form of government in the United States," "A Life of Roger Williams," and "The Reform of the Diplomatic Service...
Besides the many discoveries in Crete in art and workmanship, Mr. Arthur Evans has brought new light on the origin of our alphabet, thus making it more western and Mycenaean in its source than has been commonly supposed. In religion also, much has been shown from the recent discoveries in Crete...
...other modern languages are well supplied. Two hundred years ago it appears Spanish was as rich in sibilants as any other language. This is proved by the fact that Spanish is based on Latin, and, accordingly, ought to have as many sibilants as any other language of Latin origin. Moreover, an examination of old texts and manuscripts shows that sounds were used that were the equivalent of siblants...
There are two theories with regard to the story of the Round Table, the first being that the whole tale is of Celtic and Welsh origin; and the second that the story has very little origin in fact, but originated in the minds of the early French poets. Dr. Brown does not trouble himself with either of these views--exactly; but devotes himself to answering two questions: What was the Round Table, and why was it round? Dr. Brown's thesis is the enlargement of an address which he delivered in New York last year...