But he says it began a very difficult period in his life.

He also began a period of travel around the country.

In 1990, Japan began a long period of poor economic performance.

In the 1970s, the university began a period of rapid growth.

The 17th century began a period now called the Enlightenment during which people asked more questions about the way the world worked.

He began a period of growth and prosperity for the company.

However, around the 5th century, began a period of persecution.

This began a long period of leadership in financial positions.

The pair soon moved to California, beginning an 18-month period he later called his "lost weekend".

The castle began a second period of decline in the 16th century.