Articles related to "Interregnum"



Tense Presidential Interregnums
The period between the election of a new president and Inauguration Day has sometimes been filled with agitation.
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Tragic Transition Part I
Americans knew on election night 1932 that Franklin D. Roosevelt had won the presidency from Herbert Hoover, but FDR would not take office until March 4,1933. This is the first of a two part look at The Tragic Transition.
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Book Review: Britain's Royal Families
Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy is a unique reference book from AD 800 to the present in one volume. It is a must-have for monarchists and history buffs.
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From Ironside to Son of Ironfist
After the death of Aethelred, England suffered through the brief reign of Edmund and then embarked on the brutal reign of Canute of Denmark.
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Manuel II Paleologus pt I
Much ado has been made about Pope Benedict XVI's quoting of late 14th-century Byzantine Emperor Manuel II Paleologus. But who was Manuel II?
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Rachida Dati Births a Baby and a Mystery
The news that Rachida Dati, France's Justice Minister, has given birth via Caesarean section to a petite fille, Zohra, was met with one question: "Who's the Daddy?"
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The Danish Monarchy 1534-1559
King Christian III was known as a god-fearing, peace-loving king. But first and foremost he was known as the king, who reformed the country to Protestantism.
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A Northwest Wine Primer, Part 1
The background and sketched timeline of the Pac NW winemaking history. Part 1 of 2.
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David Rice Atchison: U. S. President for a Day
David Atchison never campaigned for president, was not inaugurated and slept most of what some consider the most important day of his life-the day he was president.
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Presidential Transition in Economic Crisis
As America struggles with its potentially worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, there is a danger that the Presidential transition can make it worse.
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The Danish Monarchy 1481-1513
Hans was the oldest son of King Christian I and Dorothea of Brandenburg and therefore the natural heir to the Danish throne.
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The History of Chester in the English Civil War
Chester is a beautiful city in the North West of England dating back to Roman times, and is a mecca for history fans. Its links with the English Civil War are strong.
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The Origins of Victorian Theatrical Spectacle
The English theatre of the Victorian age remains notorious in the annals of theatre history for its excesses in production, but this extravagance has historical roots.
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New Year Quotes from Great Writers
Collection of New Year quotes from famous literary figures.
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Oliver Cromwell Sacked Parliament
Cromwell's dismissal of the Rump Parliament is one of the Commons' most famous scenes in its history. Cromwell changed from bully to dictator.
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