His object was to do in England all, and more than all, that Richelieu was doing in France: to make Charles a monarch as absolute as any on the
The Star Chamber Moves into the Reign of Charles I
From all that remains of proceedings in the Star-chamber, they seem to have been very frequently as iniquitous as they were severe.Continuing The
Prior Proceedings of the Star Chamber
What the Star Chamber did. It served the king's authority but was light on legal procedures.Continuing The End of the Star Chamber,with a
Frederick the Great, Triumphant but Villainous
To the cold and relentless ambition of Frederick, to a prince whose heart had withered at thirty, an appeal like this had been made in vain.Today's
Marie Theresa to Hungary
"Do not, my lord," said Frederick, "talk to me of magnanimity; a prince ought first to consult his own interests."Continuing Prussia Invades
The Affair is Over
Today's installment concludes The Massacre of the Mamalukes,our selection from History of the Egyptian Revolution by Andrew A. Paton published in
Treaty of Péronne
Today's installment concludes Burgundy's Zenith,our selection from The Reign of Lewis XI by Paul Ferdinand Willert published in 1876. If you
Leige’s Forlorn Rebellion
"Yes, sire, so safe that if I saw a cross-bow pointed at you I would throw myself before you to shield you from the bolt." Thus spoke Burgundy's Duke
Treacherous Attack
On March 1, 1811, all the principal men of Cairo flocked to the citadel.Continuing The Massacre of the Mamalukes,our selection from History of the