Sentences with phrase «magnificent building programs»

As we saw earlier, the contrast was enhanced by the glitter and display and magnificent building programs of some of the monarchs who exacted hard labor and heavy taxes from the people.

His alliance with Hiram king of Tyre (in reality, kin of all Phoenicia), provided Solomon's Israel with the resources of a people singularly advanced both economically and culturally; and Solomon's costly but no doubt magnificent building program, including the Temple, employed Hiram's architects, designers, and engineers.

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Every single day in this program means discovering myself, exploring new aspects of gifted education, building awareness, and creating a magnificent future, not only for me, but also for my country's gifted education programs.