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16th Century
As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century lasted from 1501 to 1600. It is regarded by historians as the century in which the rise of the West occurred.
In England, this roughly coincides with the Tudor Period. In much of Europe the Renaissance was taking place at this time. In the Americas, it marks the era when the first European colonies were established. ...more
In England, this roughly coincides with the Tudor Period. In much of Europe the Renaissance was taking place at this time. In the Americas, it marks the era when the first European colonies were established. ...more
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Once when I asked a chieftain in a certain province if he was a Christian, he said "I am not yet quite one, but I am making a beginning." I asked him what he knew of being Christian, and he said: "I know how to swear to God, and play cards a bit, and I am beginning to steal.
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They would be shocked if they could see the other women in London: automechanics with grease in their hair, fisherwomen in from te coast with tatooed arms.
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