Burckhardt, Jacob. 1818-97. Swiss cultural historian. Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy 1860.

Burgess, Anthony. 1917-95. English Social novelist. Clockwork Orange 1962. Wanting Seed 1962.

Burgundians. French political faction. Fought Armagnacs during 100 Years War. Allied with England, 1420. Treaty of Arras 1435 with Charles VII.

Burgundy. 5C BC Rome. 5C Burgundians settle. 534 Merovingian. 843 divided; W=duchy. 1016 France 1364 Independent duchy. 1477 France(W)/Hapsburg(E).

Burke, Edmund. 1729-97. English conservative writer, traditionalist political philosopher. Advocated emancipation of American colonies. Founded Annual Register 1758. Reflections on Revolution in France 1790.

Burke, John. 1787-1848. Peerage 1826-.

Burkina Faso. (Upper Volta). 11C Bobo. 14C Mossi(E)/Gourma(C)...Kingdoms of Yatanga, Ouagadouga. 1895(E)/97(C) French protectorate. 1904 French Sudan. 1919 French colony. 1932-47 Divided Ivory Coast/Niger/French Sudan. 1948 French Territory. 1960 Independent. 1984 =Burkina Faso.

Burlingame, Treaty. 1868. US/Chinese friendship. Authorized Chinese immigration to US.

Burnette, Frances. 1849-1924. English/US writer. Little Lord Fauntleroy 1886.

Burning of the Books. 213BC. Chinese censorship. To erase all history before reign of Shih Huang-ti.

Burr, Aaron. 1756-1836. US VP 1801-5. Tied in presidential election with Jefferson. Killed Hamilton in duel 1804. Acquitted of treason 1807.

Büsching, Anton. 1724-93. German scientific geographer. New System of Geography 1762.

Bushido. 12C- Samurai warrior code. Personal honour, loyalty.

Bushrangers. 19C Australian bandits in outback. Kelly.

Busoni, Ferruccio. 1866-1924. Italian neoclassical, anti-Romantic composer in Liszt tradition. Fantasia 1903-4.

Butler, Samuel. 1612-80. English satirical poet. Hudibras 1662.

Bylini. Russian oral historical poems.

Byng, Julian. 1862-1935. British General. Commanded Canadian forces, captured Vimy Ridge 1917. Canadian Governor General 1921-6.

Cabochiens. 1411-18. Paris tradesmen. Supported Burgundians vs Armagnacs.

Cabot, John. c1450-99. Genoese explorer for England. Discovered Newfoundland, Labrador, 1497.

Cabral, Pedro. 1467-1520. Portuguese navigator. Discovered Brazil 1500.

Cabrera, Ramón. 1806-87. Spanish Carlist leader.

Cabrini, St. Frances Xavier. 1850-1917. First American saint.

Caccini, Giulio. 1550-1618. Italian composer. Monodic music, early operas.

Caesar, Julius. 100-44BC. Roman general. 58BC conquered Gaul. 55BC Invaded Britain. 49BC Crossed Rubicon. Established Julian calendar. de Bello Gallico 51BC. Assassinated.

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