It seems but a poor result of the conquest of Constantinople by the Latins that all which came of it was the transference of relics from the East to
Constantinople’s Weakest Emperor
His manner of reigning was to travel about Europe begging for money.Continuing Crusader Empire Rules Constantinople ,our selection from
The Latins’ Weak Rule of Constantinople
Of territory, indeed, the Latin empire had none in the sense of land producing revenue.Continuing Crusader Empire Rules Constantinople ,our
Crusader Disasters in the Balkans
Already the leaders of the crusade, who only three years before had set sail so proudly from Venice, were dead or on the point of death.Continuing
Return to France
La Salle's death was carefully concealed from the Indians, many of whom had seen him on his descent of the Mississippi, and who regarded him with
First Election to the New Canadian Assembly
Today's installment concludes Upper and Lower Canada United,our selection from The Last Fourty Years by John Charles Dent published in 1881.If
Parliament Passes Canadian Union Bill
The Union of the Provinces was an accomplished fact, and it only remained for the representatives of both to accept the situation and make the best of
Home Government Takes Up the Union Bill
Such, in so far as it is now necessary to specify them, were the principal provisions of the Union Bill transmitted to England by Mr.
Consequences of the Spoils System
Today's installment concludes Andrew Jackson Becomes President,our selection from Life of Andrew Jackson by James Parton published in 1860.If