The name and reputation of the Knights Templars speedily spread throughout Europe.Continuing Knights Templar Founded,our selection from History of
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Knights Templar Founded
This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Nine Knights Pledge to Protect Pilgrims.IntroductionAmong the military
Last of the Commune Barricades Surrender
Today's installment concludes The 1871 Paris Commune,our selection from Histoire de la France contemporaine by Gabriel Hanotaux published in
Paris Is Burning
A violent wind arose; it came from the south, and spread the flames, the smoke, the horror of the immense conflagration in a squall of fire toward the
Government Forces Storm Walls of Paris
From this moment there was war in the streets, but a war without method, without guidance, without a chief, a war without discipline, the struggle of
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 8
We have seen that Laval, when at court, had been invited to choose a governor to his liking.Continuing chapter 7.Our special project
New Reign of Terror Begins in Paris
The guillotine was solemnly burned in front of the statue of Voltaire, but it was replaced by the rifle.Continuing The 1871 Paris Commune,our
Government Flees Paris
After the departure of M. Thiers, General Leflo, Minister of War, insisted on the necessity of complete evacuation.Continuing The 1871 Paris
The 1871 Paris Commune
This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: After the Germans Left Paris.IntroductionImmediately following the