The Yuan is, in the Chinese language, the base unit of a number of modern Chinese currencies. The distinction between yuan and renminbi is analogous to that between the pound and sterling.A yuán is also known colloquially as a kuài (“piece”). One yuán is divided into 10 jiǎo or coll ... |
George III, who reigned as King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 1760 until his death in 1820, was a significant figure in British history. Here are some interesting facts about George III:Long Reign: George III’s reign of 59 years and 96 days was one of the longest in British history, ... |
On September 4, 1622 the Tierra Firme flota of twenty-eight ships left Havana bound for Spain. With it was carried the wealth of an empire; Silver from Peru and Mexico, gold and emeralds from Colombia, pearls from Venezuela. Each ship carried its crew, soldiers, passengers, and all the necessar ... |