In the autumn of 1677 he left the fort in charge of his lieutenant, descended the St. Lawrence to Quebec, and sailed for France.Previously in The
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King John Counter-Attacks the Supporters of the Magna Charta
The King, marching through the whole extent of England, from Dover to Berwick, laid the provinces waste on each side of him.Continuing The Magna
Enforcing the Magna Charta
John seemed to submit passively to all these regulations, however injurious to majesty.Continuing The Magna Carta Signed,our selection from
Principal Clauses of the Magna Charta
Clauses which the barons for their own sake and for the benefit of the whole community.Continuing The Magna Carta Signed,our selection from
King John Signs Magna Charta
After a debate of a few days, the King, with a facility somewhat suspicious, signed and sealed the charter.Continuing The Magna Carta Signed,our
The Magna Charta Signed
This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Nobility Forms League Against King John.IntroductionWhile the Great
President Washington Retires
Today's installment concludes Washington's Inauguration and Farewell Address,our selection from Life of Washington by James K. Paulding published in
Contemporary Memoir on La Salle
We now come to the second part of the memoir, entitled "History of Monsieur de la Salle."Previously in The Discovery of the Great West.Our
Washington Farewell Address
When Washington announced his intention of retiring, he addressed to the people his last memorable words.Continuing Washington's Inauguration and