Word: emperor
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...emperor of Germany studied at the University of Bonn as a regular student...
...Chestnut. Following this comes an interesting account of the American Philosophical Society by Annie H. Wharton. "Cicero in the Senate," by H. W. Preston, is so carefully prepared that it might well serve as a short history of the great orator. Herbert Tuttle gives us an account of the Emperor William. The student of fine arts will be interested in reading "Mr. Ruskin's Early Years." An article of real value is that on "Charles Brockden Brown," the first American novelist. The name is so seldom heard at present that the pioneer of American fiction is almost forgotten. The "Contributors...
...Palatine Hill became the central quarter of Rome by a mere accident, the birth in it of the Emperor Augustus. Additions were made to the great palace of the Caesars, but the portion built by Augustus is the only one that remains unchanged, just as it was built...
This harbor was enlarged and perfected by the emperor Claudius. In the course of this work cassions were first used; the great ship which had brought over the obelisk that now stands in Rome, from Egypt, was filled with concrete until it sank to the bottom. Then the stone work was built around it and up to above water-level. On top of the break-water a mighty lighthouse, in imitation of the famous Pharos, was erected. All Rome's demands were supplied through Ostia and we therefore find enormous warehouses there...
...fostering a spirit of national unity and thus rendering possible the present imperial government, "which is now Germany's safeguard and strength." The Grand Duke of Baden, who is Rector Magnificentisimus of the university, welcomed the guests present; and in behalf of the university returned loyal thanks to the Emperor for his kind patronage of the celebration, and to the Pope, who honored the occasion by several valuable gifts to the scientific department. In the evening the alumni and guests repaired to the Castle, which was all aflame with light and splendor. The old drawbridge was a bower of evergreens...