Today's installment concludes Balboa Discovers the Pacific,our selection by Manuel Jose Quintana.If you have journeyed through all of the
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Balboa Discovers the Pacific – 3
In the interim, two vessels, laden with provisions and carrying two hundred men, one hundred fifty of whom were soldiers commanded by Cristoval
Balboa Discovers the Pacific – 2
Balboa was transported by the prospect of glory and fortune which opened before him; he believed himself already at the gates of the East
Balboa Discovers the Pacific
This series has four easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionVasco Nuñez de Balboa, the Spanish soldier and discoverer of the Pacific Ocean, was
Attila the Hun Invades the Western Roman – 8
Today's installment concludes Attila the Hun Invades the Western Roman Empire,the name of our combined selection by Sir Edward S. Creasy and Edward
Attila the Hun Invades the Western Roman – 7
On their approach, the king of the Huns immediately raised the siege, and sounded a retreat.Continuing Attila the Hun Invades the Western Roman
Attila the Hun Invades the Western Roman – 6
Some maneuvering appears to have occurred before the engagement, in which Aetius had the advantage.Continuing Attila the Hun Invades the Western
Attila the Hun Invades the Western Roman – 5
Having thus conquered the eastern part of France, Attila prepared for an invasion of the West-Gothic territories beyond the Loire.Continuing Attila