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	Encyclopedia: John Bright (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		John Bright (November 16, 1811â“March 27, 1889), was a British Radical and Liberal statesman, associated with Richard Cobden in the formation of the Anti-Corn Law League.
		John Bright (November 16, 1811 - March 27, 1889), was a British Radical and Liberal statesman, associated with Richard Cobden in the formation of the Anti-Corn Law League.
		Bright is described by the historian of the League as a young man then api~earing for the first time in any meeting out of his own town, and giving evidence, by his energy and by his grasp of the subject, of his capacity soon to take a leading part in the great agitation.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/John-Bright (5050 words)

	John Bright: bio and encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Bright was born at Rochdale (additional info and facts about Rochdale) in Lancashire (A historical area of northwestern England on the Irish Sea; noted for textiles) -- one of the early centres of the Industrial Revolution (The transformation from an agricultural to an industrial nation).
		Bright is described by the historian of the League as "a young man then appearing for the first time in any meeting out of his own town, and giving evidence, by his energy and by his grasp of the subject, of his capacity soon to take a leading part in the great agitation."
		Bright publicly deprecated the popular tendency to regard Cobden and himself as the chief movers in the agitation, and Cobden told a Rochdale audience that he always stipulated that he should speak first, and Bright should follow.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/j/jo/john_bright.htm (2515 words)

	John Bright - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bright was born at Rochdale in Lancashire -- one of the early centres of the Industrial Revolution.
		John Bright was his son by his second wife, Martha Wood, daughter of a tradesman of Bolton-le-Moors.
		In the autumn of 1845 Bright retained Cobden in the public career to which Cobden had invited him four years before; Bright was in Scotland when a letter came from Cobden announcing his determination, forced on him by business difficulties, to retire from public work.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/John_Bright (2387 words)

	JOHN BRIGHT - LoveToKnow Article on JOHN BRIGHT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		There were eleven children of this marriage, of whom John Bright was the second, but the death of his elder brother in childhood made him the eldest son.
		I was in the depths of grief, said Bright, when unveiling the statue of his friend at Bradford hi 5877, I mignt almost say of despair, for the life and sunshine of my house had been extinguished.
		Bright was not violent, and Cobdefi said that ho did his work admirably, and won golden opinions from all men.
	28.1911encyclopedia.org /B/BR/BRIGHT_JOHN.htm (2510 words)

	John Bright
		ohn Bright was born in Rochdale in 1811, the son of a Quaker cotton spinner.
		Bright was a member of the Peace Society and denounced the Crimean War (1854-56) as un-Christian, contrary to the principles of international free trade, and harmful to British interests.
		Bright was satisfied with the household franchise introduced by the 1867 Reform Act, which extended the vote to skilled urban artisans but still excluded the town and country labourers.
	www.victorianweb.org /history/bright.html (871 words)

	John Bright: Voice of Victorian Liberalism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Bright is most famous for his part in the successful campaign for the repeal of the corn laws.
		Bright argued that the mutiny of 1857 was caused by the ineptitude of colonial government.
		Bright offered three solutions: an end to the law of primogeniture which ensured the continuation of concentrated ownership; compensation for evicted tenants and loans for those who wanted to buy land; and land purchase from English owners, to be sold at a discount to Irish buyers.
	www.libertyhaven.com /theoreticalorphilosophicalissues/libertarianism/johnbright.html (2457 words)

	John Bright
		In his speeches John Bright attacked the privileged position of the landed aristocracy and argued that their selfishness was causing the working class a great deal of suffering.
		In 1843 Bright was elected to represent Durham in the House of Commons.
		Bright was shocked by the outbreak of the American Civil War.
	www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /PRbright.htm (1039 words)

	Mr Arthur John Bright
		Bright was not on duty when the accident occurred he had retired to bed and was asleep.
		Bright assisted Boxhall and Rowe in firing the rockets.
		Bright was one of the few who testified that the Titanic 'broke in two' before she sank.
	www.encyclopedia-titanica.org /biography.php?id=1324 (201 words)

	§82. Richard Cobden; John Bright. II. Historians, Biographers and Political Orators. Vol. 14. The Victorian Age, ...
		In all his deliverances, he is found transparently sincere, perfectly definite in purpose and as free from ad captandum devices as any orator who has commanded the applause of vast popular audiences or has conquered the attention of a vigilantly antipathetic house of commons.
		His persuasiveness, which Bright described as irresistible, was based on a groundwork of facts, and their logic convinced his hearers, as his imperturbable sureness of himself showed them to have convinced the speaker.
		Milton, he said, had taught him, when in his youth he was beginning to think about public affairs, that true eloquence is “but the serious and hearty love of truth”; 87 and the precept, from first to last, shone like a beacon on his path.
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	BRIGHT, JOHN (1811-188g) - Online Information article about BRIGHT, JOHN (1811-188g) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Bright took the advice, and acted on it all his life.
		Wherever " John Bright of Rochdale " was announced to speak, vast crowds assembled.
		Bright was disqualified by illness during the whole of 1856 and 1857.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /BOS_BRI/BRIGHT_JOHN_1811_188g_.html (4272 words)

	The Nation, 07/01/1886 - John Bright and Home Rule
		Statesman John Bright has issued an address to his constituents, giving his reasons for opposing home rule, which will hardly exert much influence on the contest now.
		It does not argue the matter at all, but simply states, what was already well known, that Bright distrusts the Irish, and thinks that they are better governed by the Imperial Parliament than they would be by a Parliament of their own.
		Bright has long ceased to be a power in politics, but he has a great name, which is associated inseparably in the minds of all voters over fifty with the most glorious traditions and achievements of the Liberal party.
	www.nationarchive.com /Summaries/v043i1096_06.htm (1065 words)

	Bright, John. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		A staunch laissez-faire capitalist, and, with Richard Cobden, a bastion of the Manchester school of economics, he resented the protection given to landholders by these laws at the expense of manufacturing interests.
		After the repeal (1846) of the corn laws, Bright’s principal concern was parliamentary reform, which he pursued relentlessly until passage of the third Reform Bill in 1884.
		A member of Parliament for Manchester (1847–57), he lost his seat because of his opposition to British involvement in the Crimean War, which he considered un-Christian and against Britain’s economic interests.
	www.bartleby.com /65/br/Bright-J.html (298 words)

	The Nation, 08/31/1882 - John Bright
		...Bright was far more of a democrat than his ally, and, odd as the combination sounds, he was, and we are convinced he is, far more of a Conservative...
		...Bright, from first to last, denounced the republic of slaveowners in the sternest language of political and moral denunciation...
		...Bright explained his action by the necessity of obeying the moral law, he obviously did not perceive the indirect censure which he passed upon colleagues whom he quitted with feelings of deep regret and of midiminished esteem and affection...
	www.nationarchive.com /Summaries/v035i0896_12.htm (2432 words)

	The New John Bright's Regiment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Suffice it to say, Bright's very soon were to become known as the leper Regiment, cast apart from the clean living members of other ECWS regiments and at all costs kept as far from the crowd as was possible.
		In an effort to increase the accuracy of their portrayal of seventeenth century warfare, Brights were brigaded with a bunch of similarly despised types.
		The fighting men of the regiment are Bright's first, Crawford's second and Roundheads last; no one in the battalia would have it any other way.
	www.johnbrights.org.uk /newr.htm (479 words)

	Descendants of John Bright
		John and family were in Hyde County, NC by 1705 In his will he leaves Henry and Richard land, but the rest of sons are to get the homeplace when Elizabeth died or married.
		Simon Bright of Craven for 75 pounds conveys to John Wetherington (same) 165 acres on N. side of the Neuse River and north side of Briery Branch being 1/4 part of 640 acres of land laid out to Simon Bright in 1739.
		Graves Bright was sheriff in Dobbs, during the dispute of Rainbow Creek in 1794.
	freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com /~paday/dobbers/bright/rose.htm (4172 words)

	Bright, John on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Beware the pride of the north!: Looking on the Bright side; John Forbes speaks to the trainers (here and facing) flying the flag for the north in this year's William Hill Greyhound Derby, which kicks off with 12 heats...
		Bright Telecommunications Brings ``Triple Play'' Services to Western Australia Residents Using Alloptic Solution.
		Not too 'bright'L: Richard Dawkins and Daniel Dennett are smart guys, but their campaign to rename religious unbelievers Brights could use some rethinking.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/B/Bright-J1.asp (630 words)

	Cinderella; or, The Little Glass Slipper and other Stories,, by Unknown; JOHN'S BRIGHT IDEA Page 1
		When John had an idea, it was sure to be a good one.
		When he found that it was all to be his, he was so delighted he could hardly speak, but his bright smiling face spoke for him.
		And all this was because of John's bright idea, and the way he carried it out.
	www.pagebypagebooks.com /Unknown/Cinderella_or_The_Little_Glass_Slipper_and_other_Stories/JOHN_S_BRIGHT_IDEA_p1.html (515 words)

	Ysgol John Bright :: Sixth Form (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		With around 140 students we are large enough to offer a wide range of choice of courses (22 subjects based at Ysgol John Bright together with a range of subjects offered within the Conwy Consortium).
		However, we are small enough to make sure that every student receives individual attention and guidance from a team of very experienced sixth form tutors.
		We try to ensure that all our students consistently achieve excellent results in all the courses on offer, and progress to their next career step through good teaching and support.
	www.johnbright.conwy.sch.uk /6th-form/index.htm (174 words)

	Barrass's John Bright Motor Inn (Shortstays) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Discover all of this in Bright and the surrounding district in the Ovens Valley.
		Set in the North-East of Victoria, the region is one of spectacular and varied natural beauty, amidst the High Country of the Victorian Alps - Mt Buffalo, Mt Hotham and Mt Bogong.
		Situated in the heart of Bright among beautiful old trees, in a quiet off-hiqhway position within 200 metres of the Post Office & the town's attractions & fine restaurants.
	www.shortstays.com /au/listing/30902240 (256 words)

	John Bright (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		John Bright trained as a fashion designer and actor before founding Cosprop, the film, TV, and theatre costumiers in 1965.
		Bright's collaboration with designer Jenny Beaven includes another Merchant Ivory title, Jefferson In Paris which also starred Nick Nolte.
		Bright's other film work includes White Fang, Mountains Of The Moon, Sense And Sensibility (all with co-&signer Jenny Beavan, the latter being another Academy Award nomination), Trevor Nunn's film of Twelfth Night, and- completed in 1999- Eugene Onegin which he co-designed with Chloe Obolensky.
	www.cinema.com /people/1431/john_bright/biography.phtml (140 words)

	VH1.com : Movies : Person : John Bright : Biography
		Distinguished screenwriter John Bright began his career as a teenage copyboy at the Chicago Daily News.
		In 1951, after writing The Brave Bull, Bright's leftist political activism--which began during the Sacco and Vanzetti trial--led him to be fllisted by the House Un-American Activities Committee.
		In 1971, Bright played a key role in the filming of Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun.
	www.vh1.com /movies/person/73117/bio.jhtml (295 words)

	The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Brighams to Brittmar
		Bright, John Morgan (1817-1911) — also known as John M. Bright — of Tennessee.
		Bright, L. — of Pearl, Rankin County, Miss.
		Bright, Rolland — of Logan, Hocking County, Ohio.
	politicalgraveyard.com /bio/bright-britten.html (1983 words)

	I403: Elizabeth (____ - 3 Aug 1693)
		Benjamin had a son John born 21 Nov 1671.
		His son John married Abigail and moved to Kingston,N.H. It seems reasonable that htis
		John may have had a daughter Abigail, but we know that he had Shuah and Mehitable.
	www.personal.psu.edu /users/n/d/ndw1/gene/putnam/d0000/g0000081.html (320 words)

	ttgapers.com store - A History of Israel - John Bright - Product Details (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Bright does nothing to insult or diminish the traditions of religous persons; nor does he ask those with pure scholastic interest to carry beliefs in line with any given tradition.
		At sem this was required reading to achieve an accurate, full understanding of the historical context of the OT books.
		Bright is intense, thorough and up-to-date with archaeological finds, coming out of the Albright school.
	www.ttgapers.com /ttStore-index2-asin-0664220681.html (722 words)

	BookkooB : A History of Israel - John Bright : Compare Book Prices
		Above you will see price and availability details for A History of Israel by John Bright from the leading UK book stores.
		Taking the reader back to the very edge of the mists of prehistory, John Bright then lays out, in a point by point fashion, the whole sweep of time in the near east up until the appearance of a certain Galilean who forever changed the world.
		Bright's presentation is clear, at certain points even lively.
	www.bookkoob.co.uk /book/0334020468.htm (455 words)

	John Easdale - Bright Side
		For his first solo album, Bright Side, John Easdale has crafted a powerful, passionate piece...a searing self-portrait...a gripping, groovy gas of a record...hot, cool, fast, slow, funny, bitter and, most of all, honest.
		Easdale handled the lions share of the instrumentation on the album, making Bright Side a solo album in the true sense of the word.
		All in all, Bright Side is an album of amazing strength and versatility.
	www.eggbert.com /easdale.html (324 words)

	FreeBooksToRead.com - Speeches on Public Policy, V1 by John Bright - Page 11 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Bright's political opinions have not been adopted because they were
		The Project Gutenberg EBook of Speeches on Questions of Public Policy, Volume 1, by John Bright Copyright laws are changing all over the world.
		Be sure to check the copyright laws for your country before downloading or redistributing this or any other Project Gutenberg eBook.
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	RPO -- John Keats : Bright Star, Would I were Steadfast as Thou Art
		RPO -- John Keats : Bright Star, Would I were Steadfast as Thou Art
		Bright Star, Would I were Steadfast as Thou Art
		Original text: Richard Monckton Milnes, Life, Letters and Literary Remains of John Keats (New York: Putnam, 1848).
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	Capt. John BRIGHT letter to a brother (1848) - front on Flickr - Photo Sharing! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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