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9364 matches to Congress (I) Party
Brezhnev, Leonid. 1906-82. Soviet First Secretary 1964-. Detente. Brezhnev Doctrine.
Brezhnev Doctrine. 1968. Justified Czech invasion by Soviet right to defend Socialism worldwide.
Brian Boru. 941-1014. King of Munster 964-, unified Ireland, king 1002-. Began O’Brien dynasty.
Briand, Aristide. 1862-1932. French Prime Minister 1909~29, orator. “Separation of Church and State”, 1905. Advocated union of Europe. Kellogg-Briand.
Briand-Kellog Pact. Kellogg-Briand.
Briareus. 100 armed 50 headed Greek giant. = Aegaeon.
Bridget, St. 1303-73. Swedish visionary, Patron St. F. Brigittine Order.
Bridgewater Canal. 1761. Brindley. First British canal. Brought coal to Manchester stimulating industrialization.
Bright, John. 1811-89. English Quaker MP: Free Trade Movement. Cobden. Anti-Corn Law.
Brigit, St. 453-523. Founded Kildare nunnery. Irish Patron St.
Brill, Paul. 1554-1626. Flemish Mannerist landscape painter.
Brindley, James. 1716-72. English engineer. Bridgewater Canal 1761.
Brinkmanship. Policy of staying at brink of war.
Brinvilliers, Marie. 1630-76. French poisoner, beheaded. Poisons Affair.
Bristol Riots. 1831. For British parliamentary reform.
Britain. Anglicized Roman Brittania. Great Britain.
Britain, Battle of. 1940-1. German blitz air raids on British civilian centers. RAF defeats Luftwaffe, averting invasion.
Britannica, Encyclopedia. 1768. 1910 moved to US.
Britannicus. 41-55. Son of Claudius, poisoned by Nero.
British East Africa. 1888. Former protectorates. Kenya, Uganda, Zanzibar, Tanganyika.
British East India Company. 1600-1858. For trade with Asia. Took political control.
British Empire. 1500-1997. Britain, its colonies and protectorates. Commonwealth.
British Empire, Order of. 1917. Honours service to government.