After a march of two hundred twenty leagues, which he accomplished in thirty-two days he joined the rebels.Continuing Mexican Independence,our
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Set-backs for Mexican Independence
The war was prosecuted against the Independents with vigor and with circumstances of the most barbarous and refined cruelty.Continuing Mexican
Mexican Independence
This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Father Hildago.IntroductionMexican independence was won from Spain
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 4
With a sword or a hatchet in one hand and a knife in the other, they threw themselves against the throng of enemies.Previously in The Old Regime In
Canada Constitution Adopted
Today's installment concludes Canadian Confederation Established,our selection from Life and Career of Sir John A. MacDonald, G.C.B. by Joseph
Canadian Colonies Debate Unity
Both the Queen and her home government had grown to be enthusiastic supporters of the “new dominion” scheme.Continuing Canadian Confederation
Canadian Confederation Established
This series has three easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Discontent of Disunion.IntroductionThe demand in Upper Canada for
Battle of Bosworth Field
Today's installment concludes Wars of the Roses,our selection from History of England From the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688
Gathering Storm Against Richard III
The universal detestation of Richard's conduct turned still more the attention of the nation toward Henry; and as all the descendants of the house of