George Borrow

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What’s the Difference Between Great Britain and the United Kingdom?

9 Obscure Literary Terms

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Periods of American Literature

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5 Fascinating British Coronation Objects

King Charles III and Queen Camilla (Camilla, Queen Consort) wave from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Coronation of King Charles in London, England on May 6, 2023

British Royal Line of Succession

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Mayer Amschel Rothschild (1744-1855), founder of the house of Rothschild; lithograph by Friedrich Lieder, c. 1830.

Where Do Anti-Semitic Conspiracy Theories About the Rothschild Family Come From?

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11 Banned Books Through Time

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12 Novels Considered the “Greatest Book Ever Written”

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8 of the Largest Empires in History

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14 Tough Questions Answered

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Inventors and Inventions of the Industrial Revolution

Why Is Ireland Two Countries?

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Also Known As	George Henry Borrow
Born	July 5, 1803 • East Dereham • England
Died	July 26, 1881 (aged 78) • England

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