The Timetables of History: A Horizontal Linkage of People and Events, Based on Werner Stein's KulturfahrplanGives readers instant access--year by year--to every epoch-making event that occurred across the globe. For example, one quick glance reveals that the fourth decade A.D. witnessed the founding of London, the birth of Plutarch, and the missionary travels of the apostle Paul. From ancient to modern times The Timetables of History distills the essence of civilization, highlighting over 30,000 significant moments in: history and politics; literature and theater; religion, philosophy, and learning; the visual arts; music; science, technology, and growth; and daily life. |
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... elected president of Fr. provisional government Nuremberg trials of Nazi war criminals begin Nobel Peace Prize : Amer . Secretary of State Cordell Hull Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia proclaimed ; Tito chief of state Karl Renner ...
... elected president of Fr. provisional government Nuremberg trials of Nazi war criminals begin Nobel Peace Prize : Amer . Secretary of State Cordell Hull Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia proclaimed ; Tito chief of state Karl Renner ...
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... elected Prime Minister of Israel René Coty elected President of France Churchill named Knight of the Order of the Garter Nobel Peace Prize : Gen. George C. Marshall Robert A. Taft , U.S. Senator and public servant , d . ( b . 1889 ) B ...
... elected Prime Minister of Israel René Coty elected President of France Churchill named Knight of the Order of the Garter Nobel Peace Prize : Gen. George C. Marshall Robert A. Taft , U.S. Senator and public servant , d . ( b . 1889 ) B ...
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... elected Mayor of New York City Military junta seizes control of Thailand's government Kurt von Schuschnigg ... elected President of National- ist China , replacing retiring President Yen Chia - kan ( C. K. Yen ) U.S. and the People's ...
... elected Mayor of New York City Military junta seizes control of Thailand's government Kurt von Schuschnigg ... elected President of National- ist China , replacing retiring President Yen Chia - kan ( C. K. Yen ) U.S. and the People's ...
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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY | 51 |
and monk he wrote the Chronica | 583 |
Building of the Horyuji temple | 585 |
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