The Cavaliers had now to encounter natural courage equal to their own, enthusiasm stronger than their own, and discipline such as was utterly wanting
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The English Civil War
This series has nine easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The King’s Initial Success.IntroductionIn the mid 1600’s civil wars
Death of Lord Byron
Today's installment concludes Lord Byron and the Greek War of Independence,the name of our combined selection from Lewis Sergeant and John Nichol.
On this Day I Complete my Thirty-Sixth Year
High thoughts, high resolves; but the brain that was overtasked, and the frame that was outworn, would be tasked and worn little longer.Continuing
Lord Byron at Missolonghi
Byron brought to the Greeks at Missolonghi the four thousand pounds of his personal loan with the spell of his name and presence.Continuing Lord
Lord Byron Arrives in Greece
Englishmen came expecting to find the Peloponnesus filled with Plutarch's men and returned thinking the inhabitants of Newgate more moral.Continuing
Parkman Vol. 3, Chapter 10
It has been a matter of debate on which side of the Niagara the first vessel on the Upper Lakes was built.Previously in The Discovery of the Great
Restless Lord Byron
The Greek notables met at the Convent of Valtetzi, on June 7th, 1821. The declaration of independence was made on the 27th. of the following
Lord Byron and the Greek War of Independence
This series has six easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: The Greek Revolt Begins.IntroductionEurope, in the first quarter of the