The sudden changes that had happened during this campaign required new measures to be taken and other dispositions to be made.Continuing The Seven
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Seven Years’ War – 5
The Empress Elizabeth expired in the ensuing year, 1762, and was succeeded by Peter III, who instantly ranged himself on the side of
Seven Years’ War – 4
The constant want of ready money for the purpose of recruiting his army, terribly thinned by the incessant warfare.Continuing The Seven Years
Seven Years’ War – 3
The campaign of 1759 was opened with great caution by the allies.Continuing The Seven Years War,with a selection by Wolfgang Menzel.Previously
Seven Years’ War – 2
The Austrians had meanwhile gained great advantages to the rear of the Prussian army, had beaten the King's favorite, General Winterfeld, at Moys in
The Seven Years War
This series has nine easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionIn the Seven Years' War Prussia stood practically alone against the united strength
Bank of England Established – 4
Today's installment concludes The Bank of England Established,our selection by John Francis.If you have journeyed through all of the
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