Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" / Volume 4, Slice 4

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33750

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Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" / Volume 4, Slice 4

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This volume presents encyclopedic entries on historical figures, places, and concepts ranging from William Bradford to Louis Brequigny. The text offers concise biographical sketches, geographical descriptions, and historical analyses, serving as a comprehensive reference for arts, sciences, literature, and general information.

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Volume IV, Slice IV of the Eleventh Edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica, spanning entries from 'Bradford' to 'Brequigny', serves as a comprehensive repository of factual knowledge covering diverse subjects from colonial governance and religious mythology to industrial history and academic research. The volume opens with detailed biographies of three distinct figures named William Bradford. The first is the American colonial governor and historian, a key leader of the Plymouth Colony who served as governor for most of the colony's early existence. His firm yet judicious rule and tactful dealings with Indigenous peoples were instrumental in the colony's prosperity. He is also credited with authoring the 'History of Plimouth Plantation,' a vital historical record. The second entry details William Bradford, the printer who emigrated to Pennsylvania and later New York, establishing early American newspapers like the 'New York Gazette' and training future journalists, including Benjamin Franklin. The third profile features William Bradford, a marine painter known for his Arctic expeditions and his unique, colorful depictions of frozen northern regions. Beyond individual biographies, the volume provides extensive entries on geographical and industrial topics. The city of Bradford in Yorkshire is described as a major commercial center with significant textile and engineering industries, notable architecture, and robust educational institutions. The entry on 'Bread' traces the history of baking from ancient Egypt and Rome to medieval regulations and modern sanitation laws, discussing the evolution of bread-making techniques, the regulation of prices, and the legal definitions of bread ingredients. Another significant article explores Hindu mythology, specifically the concept of 'Brahma' and the evolution of the Vedic pantheon. It examines deities such as Rudra and Shiva, discussing their attributes as creators and destroyers, their consorts, and their roles in human destiny within the Brahmanical system. The volume concludes with a biography of Louis Georges Oudard Feudrix de Brequigny, a French scholar and historian. His entry highlights his extensive research in English archives, which yielded thousands of documents crucial for French history, and his contributions to major scholarly works like the 'Recueil des ordonnances des rois de France.' Throughout the text, the tone remains objective and informative, aiming to provide authoritative knowledge on a wide spectrum of human endeavor. The entries are structured to offer concise yet detailed information, reflecting the encyclopedic mission of the work to educate readers on arts, sciences, literature, and general information.

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