A Company for carrying on an Undertaking of Great Advantage, but Nobody to know What It Is.”Continuing The South Sea Bubble Bursts,our selection
The Frontier of New England
Who were answerable for these offences against Christianity and civilization?Our special project presenting the definitive account of France in
Patrick Henry’s Speech
Today's installment concludes American Colonies Oppose the Stamp Act,with a short selection from History of the United States, from the Discovery of
The Thirteen Colonies Boycott Britain
The petitions from the colonists were seconded by petitions from the merchants and manufacturers of Great Britain.Continuing American Colonies
News of Stamp Act Reaches Thirteen Colonies
If the Parliament have a right to levy the stamp duties, they may by the same authority lay on us imposts, excises, and other taxes without end, till
Parliament Ends Slavery in British Empire
Today's installment concludes The European Slave Trade Abolished,our selection from A History of Slavery and Serfdom by John Kells Ingram published
How Profitable Was the Slave Trade?
The Act of 1807 was habitually violated, as the traders knew that if one voyage in three was successful, they were abundantly remunerated for their
Pepin Conquers Southern Gaul
Today's installment concludes The Carolingian Dynasty Began,our selection from History of the Civilization of France by François P.G. Guizot
Pepin Strengthens Catholic Church
The councils, which had almost fallen into desuetude in Gaul, became once more frequent and active there.Continuing The Carolingian Dynasty