The more we look into the events of the war, the more, perhaps, shall we be convinced that it resolves itself into a duel between two men who never
Archives for 2018
The Nature of the American Revolution
The English nation at large had never realized the nature of the struggle; when it did, it refused to carry it on.Continuing How the American
Valentine’s Day, 2018
Today is Valentines Day, dedicated to romantic love.This year we reprint "The Mysterious Bride" by James Hogg (1770-1835) published in Tales and
My Seven Biggest Decades Course, Session 5
To 1925Topics How World War I Began Western and Eastern Fronts Churchill's War America's War Treaty of Versailles War's
Lack of American’s Patriotism
Washington was never supplied with sufficient means, even with the assistance of the French fleets and troops, to strike one blow at the English in
Why the American Revolution Took So Long
The real causes of its protraction lay in the incapacity of American politicians, and, it must be added, in the spineless and want of patriotism of
Both Sides Should Have Lost
How shall we explain either puzzle -- that England should have so nearly missed success, to fail at last? or that America should have succeeded, after
How the American Revolutionary War Ended
This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The American’s Report.IntroductionThe battles had been won. Now the
Scott Enters Mexico City
Today's installment concludes Scott Captures Mexico City,our selection from a special article to volume 17 of the book Great Events by Famous