Small as the Polish army was, its maintenance was too great an effort for the resources of the kingdom.Continuing Poland's Downfall,our selection
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Poland’s Downfall
This series has three easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Kosciuszko;s Revolt .IntroductionThat the French Revolution was not
Defeat of the Huascar
This is the second half of First Combat Between Modern Warshipsour selection from War Between Peru and Chile by Clements R. Markham published in
First Combat Between Modern Warships
This series has two easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Miguel Grau, Hero .IntroductionWhen the Monitor and the Merrimac fought
King Ferdinand Triumphs
Today's installment concludes Spanish Demand Constitution,our selection from History of Modern Europe by Charles A. Fyffe published in 1890.If
Civil War Breaks Out in Northern Spain
The Spanish Absolutists seized the town of Seo d'Urgel, and there set up a provisional government.Continuing Spanish Demand Constitution,our
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 11
This arctic serenity of the elements was varied at times by heavy snow-storms.Our special project presenting the definitive account of France in
Diplomatic Reaction to Spain’s Troubles
The condition of Spain in the year 1822 gave ample encouragement to those who longed to employ the arms of France in the Royalist cause.Continuing
Mutiny in the Army
It was now clear that the cause of absolute monarchy was lost.Continuing Spanish Demand Constitution,our selection from History of Modern Europe