The fleet consisted of one hundred and thirty-four war-galleys, with a multitude of storeships.Continuing Syracuse Defeats Athens,our selection
Syracuse Defeats Athens – 3
A confederacy was formed of five-sixths of the continental Greeks, all animated by anxious jealousy and bitter hatred of Athens.Continuing Syracuse
Syracuse Defeats Athens – 2
Athens was now staking the flower of her forces, and the accumulated fruits of seventy years of glory, on one bold throw for the dominion of the
The Netherlands Revolts Against Spain – 7
Today's installment concludes The Netherlands Revolts Against Spain,our selection by Friedrich Von Schiller.If you have journeyed through all of
The Netherlands Revolts Against Spain – 6
The league had its origin in banquets and a banquet gave it form and perfection.Continuing The Netherlands Revolts Against Spain,our selection
The Netherlands Revolts Against Spain – 5
The first intimation the Regent received of this conspiracy of the nobles was given by the Count of Megen soon after his return to the
The Netherlands Revolts Against Spain – 4
To swell the league as speedily as possible, each of the confederates assembled all his friends, relations, adherents and retainers.Continuing The
The Netherlands Revolts Against Spain – 3
If ever a political crisis was favorable to an attempt at revolution, it was the present.Continuing The Netherlands Revolts Against Spain,our
The Netherlands Revolts Against Spain – 2
Up to this point the general peace had, it appears, been the sincere wish of the Prince of Orange,Continuing The Netherlands Revolts Against