Go back to thy King, and tell him from me that my land was never his, and that I owe him naught of tribute or submission. Let him reign over the
Archives for November 2013
Empire of the Franks Splits and Decays
This series has ten easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: After Charlemagne.IntroductionDuring the Dark Age civilization in Europe
The Battle and Its Aftermath
Today's installment concludes The Battle of Poltava,our selection from Peter the Great by Kazimierz Waliszewski published in 1898. For works
Russian Army Strengthens While Swedish Army Weakens
It was Charles who took action at last, informing his generals, on June 26th (July 7th) that he would give battle on the following
Invaders Encounter Winter in Russia
And so the summer passed away. A winter campaign became inevitable, and the abyss which Peter's unerring eye had scanned began to gape.Continuing
Diplomatic Maneuvers Among the Powers
What then was Peter to do? He must work on, increase his resources, and add to his experience.Continuing The Battle of Poltava,our selection from
Peter Advances Towards the Baltic Sea
Peter's conquests and newly founded cities disturbed Charles XII but little. "Let him build towns; there will be all the more for us to
The Czar of Russia Gets Serious
Ten armies may be destroyed, he will bring up ten others to replace them, no matter what the price.Continuing The Battle of Poltava,our selection
Last Viking Warrior
The arrival of Charles caused a panic, and from that panic Peter, the most impressionable of men, was the first to suffer.Continuing The Battle of