In general , Ireland , with the exception of most of northern Europe , was under the influence of Protestantism .
Northern Europe , with the exception of most of Ireland , generally came under the influence of Protestantism .

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no

The second section deals with a conversation between the Khan and his son , Ogdai , after the Battle of Samarkand .
The second section deals with a conversation between Ogdai and his son Khan following the battle of Samarkand .

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no

He was the son of painter Arturo Petrocelli and the younger brother of Vincenzo .
He was the son of painter Arturo Petrocelli , and younger brother of Vincenzo .

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yes

Vreeland interpreted this phenomenon to Rowlands in an interview for the book : '' It 's because Avedon lasted '' .
Vreeland interpreted this phenomenon for Rowlands in an interview with the book : '' It 's because Avedon lasted '' .

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yes