. . . the Edict of Nantes" "remains useless, we have judged that we could not do better, in order wholly to efface the memory of evils that this false
Decision to Revoke Made
Who would henceforth dare to doubt his divine mission and his infallible genius!Continuing The Edict of Nantes Revoked,our selection from Histoire
Sending in the Troops
Terror flew before the soldiers; as soon as the scarlet uniforms and the high caps of the dragoons were descried, corporations, whole cities, sent
Xenophon Reaches the Sea
Today's installment concludes Crisis of Xenophon's 10,000's Quest for Home,our selection from Anabasis by Xenophon published in around 350 BC. For
Xenophon Negotiates Past the Macrones
Hence the Greeks advanced three days' journey, a distance of ten parasangs, through the country of the Macrones.Continuing Crisis of Xenophon's
Over the Cliffs
These were the most warlike people of all that they passed through.Continuing Crisis of Xenophon's 10,000's Quest for Home,our selection from
How to Pass the Mountains Blocked By the Enemy
The enemy, as you see, is in possession of the pass over the mountains, and it is proper for us to consider how we may encounter them to the best
Xenophon Occupies a Village
Here Polycrates, an Athenian captain, requested leave of absence, and taking with him the most active of his men . . . .Continuing Crisis of
King of France Visits His New Domain
Today's installment concludes France Annexes Burgundy,our selection from The Reign of Louis XI 1461-83 by Philippe De Comines published in