The King was overjoyed to see himself rid of all those whom he hated and who were his chief enemies.Continuing France Annexes Burgundy,our
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Is the Duke of Burgundy Dead?
He was doubtful whether he should seize upon his towns in Burgundy or not; which he judged not very difficult to do, since most of the brave men of
France Annexes Burgundy
This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Duke of Burgundy's Climatic Battle.IntroductionBurgundy may have been
Independence Achieved
Today's installment concludes Bolivar and South American Independence,our selection from Histoire de l'Amerique du sud depuis la conquete fusqu'a
Bolivar Flees to Jamaica
Bolivar, deserted by fortune, found himself obliged to beat a retreat once more. He took refuge in Jamaica.Continuing Bolivar and South American
Bolivar Invades Columbia
The Congress being installed in Bogota immediately set about preparing means to repulse the Spaniards, who were expected to appear very
Bolivar Dictator of Venezuela
Bolivar, who had taken the title of “Dictator of the Western Provinces of Venezuela,” did not think of reestablishing the civil government -- the only
Bolivar Takes Command
The South American insurrection, like all great social upheavals, produced extraordinary men, of whom Simon Bolivar, the idolized hero of the
Revolutions Spreads Throughout South America
The insurrection had taken alarming proportions in various other parts of America.Continuing Bolivar and South American Independence,our selection