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Key developments of 1569, & a note on world geography

1568 was a pretty busy year. And I snuck a quick peek ahead at 1570, which is also action-packed. But 1569? Not so much. Setting aside the perennially fractious French, a little English-Scottish thing continuing, and all the items I usually do set aside anyway, today’s theme will be… geography! But first, a newsflash, since … Continue reading Key developments of 1569, & a note on world geography