The conditions of England, with reference to her fitness to enter upon the impending strife, differed from those of both Holland and
Aftermath of the Dutch-Spanish Conflicts
The United Provinces owed their consideration and power to their wealth and their fleets.Continuing When Fighting Sail Matured,our selection from
Naval Policies of Spain, France, and The Netherlands
An encounter which took place between the Spanish and Dutch fleets in 1639 shows most plainly the state of degradation into which this once proud navy
Lawrence and the Arab King
Today's installment concludes Lawrence Launches Arab Desert Campaign,our selection from With Lawrence in Arabia by Lowell Thomas published in
About the Arab Language
It is one of the most difficult languages in the world to master.Continuing Lawrence Launches Arab Desert Campaign,our selection from With
John Sheldon’s Mission
In the following winter John Sheldon made another journey on foot to Canada, with larger powers than before.Our special project presenting the
Raiding the Hedjaz Railroad
The Turks, instead of shooting, ran toward Lawrence with the evident intention of taking him prisoner but before they had advanced six paces, Lawrence
Lawrence the Train Wrecker
He had blown up so many trains that he was as familiar with the Turkish system of transportation and patrols as were the Turks themselves.Continuing
Fate’s Prank with Lawrence of Arabia
Then he ordered his cavalry to charge the retreating Turks from the right flank, while he also moved forward from the center with his infantry and