The inhabitants were at length awakened out of the dream of security into which seventeen unsuccessful attempts to capture the New Rome had lulled
Archives for September 2012
Imperialism
Bringing the best history on the web. -- From Crash Course, their World History Series, #35.In which John Green teaches you about European
Constantinople Taken by the Western Crusaders
This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Assault Begins from Sea.IntroductionThe Fourth Crusade was a disaster.
English Now Rules from Virginia to Canada
Today's installment concludes British Capture New York,our selection from History of the State of New York by John R. Brodhead published in 1871.
The Dutch Dilemma
Observing Stuyvesant's reluctance to surrender, Nicolls directed Captain Hyde, who commanded the squadron, to reduce the fort.Continuing British
British Capture New York
This series has three easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The English Warships Arrive.IntroductionFor half a century the Dutch
Normandy Goes Back to France
Today's installment concludes Philip Breaks the Angevin Empire,our selection from John Lackland by Kate Norgate published in 1902. For works
Château Gaillard Falls to the French
The King, "as if a sword had struck him to the heart," spoke not a word, but rushed to his chamber; next morning he was nowhere to be
Japan and Nationalism
Bringing the best history on the web. -- From Crash Course, their World History Series, #34.In which John Green teaches you about Nationalism.