There was no re-forming under such a fire. Once checked, the column could not but break and retreat in confusion.Continuing The Battle of New
Britain’s Order of Battle
Soon after four, General Pakenham rode away from the bank of the river, saying to one of his aids, “I will wait my own plans no longer.”Continuing
Last Absolute Monarch Pauses on the Beach
Today's installment concludes Absolutism Ends in France,the name of our combined selection from Richard Lodge and Alphonse Lamartine. The concluding
Charles X Leaves Paris
He retained as escort only the bodyguards and the gendarmerie, with six pieces of cannon.Continuing Absolutism Ends in France,our selection from
Charles X Betrayed
Obeyed as a father but impotent and outraged as a king, Charles X, on the breaking up of his council, wrote that letter to the Duke of Orleans which
King Charles Versus Louis Phillip
The King placed such confidence in these treacherous professions that he confirmed the Duke's appointment and thus helped to drive his own supporters
Purification of the Church
Today's installment concludes Arnold of Brescia Versus Saint Bernard,our selection from General History of the Christian Religion and Church by
Second Crusade’s Spiritual Impact
The failure of the Second Crusade was a source of great chagrin to Bernard, who had been so active in setting it in motion.Continuing Arnold of
Papal Reforms
Pope Eugene found there, in the abbot Bernard of Clairvaux, a mighty instrument for operating on the minds of the age.Continuing Arnold of Brescia