To keep down the English people was no light task even for that army.Continuing The English Civil War,with a selection from History of England by
Cromwell’s Army Takes Over Government
Never before that time, or since that time, was the civil power in our country subjected to military dictation.Continuing The English Civil
Marston Moor and Naseby
The Cavaliers had now to encounter natural courage equal to their own, enthusiasm stronger than their own, and discipline such as was utterly wanting
Death of Lord Byron
Today's installment concludes Lord Byron and the Greek War of Independence,the name of our combined selection from Lewis Sergeant and John Nichol.
On this Day I Complete my Thirty-Sixth Year
High thoughts, high resolves; but the brain that was overtasked, and the frame that was outworn, would be tasked and worn little longer.Continuing
Lord Byron at Missolonghi
Byron brought to the Greeks at Missolonghi the four thousand pounds of his personal loan with the spell of his name and presence.Continuing Lord
Lord Byron Arrives in Greece
Englishmen came expecting to find the Peloponnesus filled with Plutarch's men and returned thinking the inhabitants of Newgate more moral.Continuing
Restless Lord Byron
The Greek notables met at the Convent of Valtetzi, on June 7th, 1821. The declaration of independence was made on the 27th. of the following
Kingdom of Italy Proclaimed
Today's installment concludes Kingdom of Italy Established,the name of our combined selection from Giuseppe Garibaldi and John Webb Probyn. The