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Beowulf. 8C Hero of Old English poem set in Denmark.
Bergman, Ingmar. 1918-. Swedish filmmaker dealing with moral issues, psychoses. Persona 1966.
Berlin Conference. 1884. Bismarck called 15 nations to resolve African issues. Congo granted independence. Slavery suppressed.
Bernadotte, Jean. 1763-1844. Marshal of French Empire, became King Karl XIV Johan of Sweden 1818.
Berthelot, Marcelin. 1827-1907. French organic chemist. Alcohol synthesis 1854. Organic Chemistry 1860.
Bible. Hebrew and Christian sacred scriptures translated from Hebrew and Aramaic. 3C BC Greek translation. 1382 Wycliffe, Rogers, English. 1522-34 Luther, German. 1611 King James version. Vulgate by St. Jerome. Apocrypha.
Biron, Charles. 1562-1602. French marshal, beheaded for treason.
Bismarck, Otto von. 1815-98. Prince. Prussian Prime Minister 1862-90. Founded German Empire; First Chancellor 1871-90. Provoked Franco-Prussian War. Ems Dispatch. Schleswig.
Black Friday. Sept 24, 1869. Fisk corners gold. US market collapses.
Blake, William. 1757-1827. English mystical poet and engraver of his own books. Marriage of Heaven and Hell 1790-3. Job 1821. Dante’s Divine Comedy 1825.
Blandine, St. Martyr at Lyon, 177.
Blenheim, Battle. 1704. Bavaria. Marlborough’s victory in War of Spanish Succession. First French defeat in 50 years, saves Vienna.
Bolivia. Aymará. 15C Inca. 1538 Spain 1825 Independent. Bolivar.
Bonaparte, Jerôme. 1784-1860. King of Westphalia 1807-13. Marshal of France. Napoleon’s brother.
Boniface, St. 675-754. Martyred British apostle to Germany.
Bonus Army. 1932. US WWI vets march to demand accelerated bonus payment. Dispersed by force.
Bourgeoisie. French merchant, craft class. Marxist term for those who do not live by the sale of their labour. Proletariat.
Bradley, Omar. 1893-1981. US D-Day General.
Brébeuf, St. Jean. 1593-1649. French missionary to Canadian Indians. Martyr.
Brinvilliers, Marie. 1630-76. French poisoner, beheaded. Poisons Affair.
British Museum. World’s largest museum. Building 1823-52. Founded 1753 from Sloane Collection legacy. Elgin Marbles. Rosetta Stone.
Brundisium, Treaty. 40BC. Antony rules east, Octavian rules west of Roman Empire.
Brunel, Marc. 1769-1849. French engineer. Thames tunnel 1825-42.
Brutus, Marcus. 85-42BC. Conspired vs Caesar. Commited suicide after Philippi.
Buber, Martin. 1878-1965. Austrian/Israeli philosopher. I and Thou 1923. -Man’s relation to God.