The more we look into the events of the war, the more, perhaps, shall we be convinced that it resolves itself into a duel between two men who never
The Nature of the American Revolution
The English nation at large had never realized the nature of the struggle; when it did, it refused to carry it on.Continuing How the American
Lack of American’s Patriotism
Washington was never supplied with sufficient means, even with the assistance of the French fleets and troops, to strike one blow at the English in
Why the American Revolution Took So Long
The real causes of its protraction lay in the incapacity of American politicians, and, it must be added, in the spineless and want of patriotism of
Both Sides Should Have Lost
How shall we explain either puzzle -- that England should have so nearly missed success, to fail at last? or that America should have succeeded, after
Scott Enters Mexico City
Today's installment concludes Scott Captures Mexico City,our selection from a special article to volume 17 of the book Great Events by Famous
Attacking Chapultepec
At 8 A.M. the firing from the former ceased, and the attack commenced.Continuing Scott Captures Mexico City,our selection from a special article
USA Approaches Chapultepec
Night still overhung the east when the Mexicans were roused from their slumbers by the roar of Huger's 24-pounders, and the crashing of the balls
Scott Waits Outside Mexico City
It would have been easy for Scott to march on the city that night, or next morning, and seize it before the Mexicans recovered from the shock of their