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( k m n ´t s) (KEY) , or Michael Choniates (k n ´t z) (KEY) , c.1140–1220, Byzantine writer and metropolitan of Athens. Acominatus’ speeches, p...
1914–, English sculptor. After studying architecture, Chadwick began his career as a sculptor in 1945. He first produced wire mobiles, and after 195...
(ch n´wä äch ´b ) (KEY) , 1930–, Nigerian writer, b. Albert Chinualumogu Achebe. A graduate of University College at Ibadan (1953), Achebe, who ...
early Jewish work included in the collection known as the Old Testament Pseudepigrapha. It was probably written in Hebrew between 100 B.C. and A.D. 10...
(both: h ´´ r ´n m s kôk) (KEY) , 1510–70, Flemish painter and engraver. In Antwerp he was the first great publisher of prints and made numerous...
( nh ´dr d, –dr d) (KEY) , chemical compound that reacts with water to form an acid (see acids and bases). Anhydrides of inorganic acids are usuall...