The inhabitants were at length awakened out of the dream of security into which seventeen unsuccessful attempts to capture the New Rome had lulled
English Now Rules from Virginia to Canada
Today's installment concludes British Capture New York,our selection from History of the State of New York by John R. Brodhead published in 1871.
The Dutch Dilemma
Observing Stuyvesant's reluctance to surrender, Nicolls directed Captain Hyde, who commanded the squadron, to reduce the fort.Continuing British
Normandy Goes Back to France
Today's installment concludes Philip Breaks the Angevin Empire,our selection from John Lackland by Kate Norgate published in 1902. For works
Château Gaillard Falls to the French
The King, "as if a sword had struck him to the heart," spoke not a word, but rushed to his chamber; next morning he was nowhere to be
Philip Now Focuses on the Main Castle of the English
Château Gaillard was a fortress of far other importance than any of the castles which both parties had been so lightly winning, losing, and winning
Impact of Arthur’s Death
John's one remaining chance of holding Philip and the Bretons in check was to keep them in uncertainty whether Arthur were alive or dead.Continuing
King John Harried North and South
John knew not whom to trust; he could, in fact, trust no one; and herein lay the explanation of his restless movements, his unaccountable wanderings,
Masaniello’s Murder and Aftermath
Today's installment concludes Masaniello's Revolt At Naples,our selection from The Carafa of Maddaloni Naples under Spanish Rule by Alfred Von