The name and reputation of the Knights Templars speedily spread throughout Europe.Continuing Knights Templar Founded,our selection from History of
Last of the Commune Barricades Surrender
Today's installment concludes The 1871 Paris Commune,our selection from Histoire de la France contemporaine by Gabriel Hanotaux published in
Paris Is Burning
A violent wind arose; it came from the south, and spread the flames, the smoke, the horror of the immense conflagration in a squall of fire toward the
Government Forces Storm Walls of Paris
From this moment there was war in the streets, but a war without method, without guidance, without a chief, a war without discipline, the struggle of
New Reign of Terror Begins in Paris
The guillotine was solemnly burned in front of the statue of Voltaire, but it was replaced by the rifle.Continuing The 1871 Paris Commune,our
Government Flees Paris
After the departure of M. Thiers, General Leflo, Minister of War, insisted on the necessity of complete evacuation.Continuing The 1871 Paris
Problems Producing the Cotton-Gin Machines
Today's installment concludes Enormous Growth of Cotton in America,the name of our combined selection from Charles W. Dabney, Robert B. Handy, and
Struggle to Patent the Cotton-Gin
Multitudes of persons came from all quarters of the State to see the machine.Continuing Enormous Growth of Cotton in America,with a selection from
Eli Whitney Arrives in Georgia
"Gentlemen," said Mrs. Greene, "apply to my young friend, Mr. Whitney -- he can make anything."Continuing Enormous Growth of Cotton in