Today's installment concludes The English Civil War,the name of our combined selection from Lord Thomas Macaulay and Charles Knight. The concluding
Archives for October 2018
La Salle on the Upper Lakes
While thus employed, they were startled by a sight often so fearful in the waste and the wilderness, -- the print of a human foot.Previously in The
Charles I Is Convicted
A growing sympathy for the monarch became apparent. The cries of "Justice, justice!" which were heard at first were now mingled with "God save the
Charles I on Trial
They had visions of a theocracy, and were impatient of an earthly king.Continuing The English Civil War,our selection from Popular History of
Charles I Journeys to His Doom
I have three more cards to play, the worst of which will give me back everything."Continuing The English Civil War.Today we begin the second part
What to Do With Charles I?
It became more evident than ever that the King could not be trusted. The vices of Charles had grown upon him.Continuing The English Civil War,with
England Revolts Against the New Model Army
To keep down the English people was no light task even for that army.Continuing The English Civil War,with a selection from History of England by
Cromwell’s Army Takes Over Government
Never before that time, or since that time, was the civil power in our country subjected to military dictation.Continuing The English Civil
Parkman Vol 3, Chapter 11
A fresh breeze sprang up; and with swelling canvas the "Griffin" ploughed the virgin waves of Lake Erie.Previously in The Discovery of the Great