Today's installment concludes The Bank of England Established,our selection by John Francis.If you have journeyed through all of the
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Bank of England Established – 3
Previous governments had raised money with comparative ease because they were legitimate. That of William was felt to be precarious.Continuing The
Bank of England Established – 2
The people neglected their calling. The legitimate desire of money grew into a fierce and fatal spirit of avarice.Continuing The Bank of England
The Bank of England Established
This series has four easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionThe Bank is the archetype for modern central banks. The central bank has formed
The Glorious Revolution – 9
Today's installment concludes The Glorious Revolution,the name of our combined selection by Gilbert Burnet and Henry Duff Traill. The concluding
The Glorious Revolution – 8
On the 28th the Commons resolved themselves into a committee of the whole House, and Richard Hampden, son of the great John, was voted into the
The Glorious Revolution – 7
He called all the peers and the members of the three last parliaments that were in town, together with some of the citizens of London.Continuing The
The Glorious Revolution – 6
The King seemed much dejected and asked if it must be done immediately.Continuing The Glorious Revolution,with a selection by Gilbert
The Glorious Revolution – 5
The Prince ordered Zuylestein to go immediately to Feversham, and to see the King safe and at full liberty to go whithersoever he pleased.Continuing