The Pocket Guide to World HistoryMinutemen. American Revolution soldiers pledged to take the field on a minute’s notice. [Read more ...] Mir. 17C-1906. Russian system of communal landholding and taxation. Serfdom abolished 1861. [Read more ...] Mirabeau, Comte de. 1749-91. French revolutionary writer. Physiocrat. Dominated National Assembly 1789-. [Read more ...] Miramon, Miguel. 1832-67. Mexican general. Grand Marshal to Maximilian. [Read more ...] Miranda, Francisco de. 1750-1816. Venezuelan rebel. Dictator 1811-12. [Read more ...] Miranda Decision. 1966. US Supreme Court protects rights vs self-incrimination. Required police warning, “You have the right to remain silent...”. [Read more ...] Miriam. Biblical sister of Moses, Aaron. [Read more ...] Miró, Joan. 1893-1974. Spanish surrealist painter. Pure colors, abstract shapes. Bird, star themes. Dog Barking at the Moon. [Read more ...] Mishima Yukio. 1925-70. Japanese writer vs traditional Samurai values. Sea of Fertility 1970. [Read more ...] Mishna. 3C. Collection of Jewish oral laws in the Talmud. [Read more ...] Mississippi Scheme. 1717-20. Law’s attempt to develop Louisiana. Speculation led to financial disaster. [Read more ...] 521 © Copyright 2007 PocketHistory.com Hosted by BenLo Park |