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Loc: Country Study: Zaire
This Library of Congress Country Studies site contains a wealth of information on Zaire today and historically.
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Loc: Country Study: Bangladesh
The Library of Congress provides this site on Bangladesh, part of a continuing series of books prepared by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the...
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Loc: Battle of the Bulge
HQ Twelfth Army Group situation maps of the Battle of the Bulge.
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Loc: Country Study: Philippines
The Library of Congress offers a detailed history of the Philippines along with background on such areas as economics, populations, vital statistics, and the like.
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Loc: Country Study: Ecuador
A report on Ecuador from the Library of Congress "describing and analyzing its political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are...
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Loc: Country Study: Egypt
An in-depth look at Egypt's geography, history, politics, and economy.
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Loc: Country Study: Mauritania
An excellent source of information on the history, economy, culture, and government of Mauritania.
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Loc: Country Study: Mexico
Mexican History from Ancient Mexico until the presidency of Carlos Salinas. Also includes extensive information about Mexican society, the economy, government and politics, and national security.
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Loc: Country Study: Pakistan
Extensive resource from the Library of Congress profiling all aspects of the country of Pakistan including geography, society, economy, politics, and a chronology of national events.
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Loc: Country Study: Peru
A detailed study of the history, sociology, economics, and politics of Peru from the Library of Congress.
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Loc: congress.gov: Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act
The text of the amendments to the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.
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Loc: congress.gov: Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, 2009 amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It redefines the circumstances under which unlawful employment practice occurs. A summary of the Bill and its status is included.
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Loc: America's Story: Roger Williams
Highlights the life of Roger Williams, his defense of religious freedom in Boston, and the foundation of Rhode Island. Offers photographs of several important parts of his life.
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World Digital Library: Medicine: Science Is of Two Kinds
In this article, the contributions of the Islamic world to our knowledge of medicine are discussed.
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World Digital Library: Technology and the Representation of the World
An article discussing the tools the Islamic civilization astronomers developed and used to study the stars. Also discussed are the tools used in alchemy and metalworking.
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World Digital Library: Map of Atlantic Coast: Chesapeake Bay to Florida
A historic map of the Atlantic coast of America created by cartographer Joan Vinckeboons around 1639 for the Dutch West India Company. A feature on the page allows the visitor to listen to and read the accompanying descriptive text in...
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World Digital Library: Manhattan Lying on the North River
A historic map of Manhattan created by cartographer Joan Vinckeboons around 1639 for the Dutch West India Company. A feature on the page allows the visitor to listen to and read the accompanying descriptive text in seven different...
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World Digital Library: The First Folio of Shakespeare
The first collection of Shakespeare's plays, published in 1623, is available here in its original form. A feature on the page allows the visitor to listen to and read the accompanying descriptive text in seven different languages.
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World Digital Library: The Battle of the Monongahela
A map showing military positions at the start of the Battle of Monongahela in 1755, during the French and Indian War. A feature on the page allows the visitor to listen to and read the accompanying descriptive text in seven different...
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World Digital Library: Arabic and Islamic Science
Learn about the influence of the Arab and Islamic world in mathematics, astronomy, medicine, and technology in this article.
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World Digital Library: Astronomy: Reaching for the Stars
In this article the contributions of the Islamic world to our knowledge of astronomy is discussed.
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World Digital Library: Historical and Political Background: Mecca and Medina
An article exploring the history of the spread of Islam as the Muslims emigrated from Mecca to Medina.
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World Digital Library: Mathematics: "Arabic" Numerals or Roman Numerals?
Learn about "Arabic numerals" and how the works of al-Uqlidisi advanced our understanding of numbers in this article.
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Loc: Country Study: Germany, East (Former)
U.S. Government report on the history, society, economy and government of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) from its establishment in 1949 until 1987, or two years before the fall of the Berlin Wall and four years before...