Sicilian Vespers

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释义与例句

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    A rebellion on the island of Sicily, against the rule of Charles I of Anjou, that began at Easter, 1282.

    1995, Sicilian Vespers, article in Academic American Encyclopedia, Volume 17, Grolier, page 292, The Sicilian Vespers—the revolt of the Sicilians against the rule of the ANGEVINS—began at the time of vespers (evening worship) on Easter Monday, 1282, and resulted in the murder of almost the entire French population of Sicily.