This series has three easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: First British Opposition to Slavery.IntroductionSlavery has, alas, had
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Pepin Conquers Southern Gaul
Today's installment concludes The Carolingian Dynasty Began,our selection from History of the Civilization of France by François P.G. Guizot
Pepin Strengthens Catholic Church
The councils, which had almost fallen into desuetude in Gaul, became once more frequent and active there.Continuing The Carolingian Dynasty
The Carolingian Dynasty Began
This series has three easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: Pepin Elevated from Mayor to King.IntroductionThe Empire of the Franks
Joan of Arc Fulfills Her Mission
Today's installment concludes Joan of Arc at Orleans,our selection from Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World by Sir Edward S. Creasy published in
Joan of Arc Attacks the Tourelles
An English archer sent an arrow at her, which pierced her corselet and wounded her severely between the neck and shoulder.Continuing Joan of Arc at
French Failure at Pemaquid
The keen military eye of Frontenac saw the danger involved in the re-establishment of Pemaquid.Our special project presenting the definitive
Joan of Arc Enters Orleans
The whole population thronged around her; and men, women, and children strove to touch her garments or her banner or her charger.Continuing Joan of
Joan of Arc Gets Her Army
Jeanne appeared at the camp at Blois, clad in a new suit of brilliant white armor, mounted on a stately black war-horse, and with a lance in her right