Breslau, Treaty. 1742. Ends first Silesian War.

Brest-Litovsk, Treaty. 1918. Russia exits WWI leaving 1/3 population in German hands.

Brethren, Church. 1708. German/US Pacifist Christian church.

Brétigny, Treaty (Calais). 1360. After Poitiers defeat, French John II ransomed for 3M gold crowns; Aquitaine to England.

Breton. Language of Brittany, Cornwall.

Breton, André. 1896-1966. French poet. Surrealist Manifesto 1924.

Breton Succession War. 1341-65. Reestablishd Montfort rule in Brittany.

Bretton Woods. 1944. Economic conference. Created International Monetary Fund, World Bank.

Breuer, Josef. 1842-1925. Austrian doctor. First psychoanalysis by hypnotism.

Brewster, David. 1781-1868. Scottish discoverer of light polarization 1799, kaleidoscope 1817.

Brezhnev, Leonid. 1906-82. Soviet First Secretary 1964-. Detente. Brezhnev Doctrine.

Brezhnev Doctrine. 1968. Justified Czech invasion by Soviet right to defend Socialism worldwide.

Brian Boru. 941-1014. King of Munster 964-, unified Ireland, king 1002-. Began O’Brien dynasty.

Briand, Aristide. 1862-1932. French Prime Minister 1909~29, orator. “Separation of Church and State”, 1905. Advocated union of Europe. Kellogg-Briand.

Briand-Kellog Pact. Kellogg-Briand.

Briareus. 100 armed 50 headed Greek giant. = Aegaeon.

Bridget, St. 1303-73. Swedish visionary, Patron St. F. Brigittine Order.

Bridgewater Canal. 1761. Brindley. First British canal. Brought coal to Manchester stimulating industrialization.

Bright, John. 1811-89. English Quaker MP: Free Trade Movement. Cobden. Anti-Corn Law.

Brigit, St. 453-523. Founded Kildare nunnery. Irish Patron St.

Brill, Paul. 1554-1626. Flemish Mannerist landscape painter.

Brindley, James. 1716-72. English engineer. Bridgewater Canal 1761.

Brinkmanship. Policy of staying at brink of war.

Brinvilliers, Marie. 1630-76. French poisoner, beheaded. Poisons Affair.

Bristol Riots. 1831. For British parliamentary reform.

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