Here Polycrates, an Athenian captain, requested leave of absence, and taking with him the most active of his men . . . .Continuing Crisis of
Crisis of Xenophon’s 10,000’s Quest for Home
This series has seven easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: It Becomes a Death March.IntroductionThe journey of The Ten Thousand
King of France Visits His New Domain
Today's installment concludes France Annexes Burgundy,our selection from The Reign of Louis XI 1461-83 by Philippe De Comines published in
Town by Town Burgundy Folds
The King was overjoyed to see himself rid of all those whom he hated and who were his chief enemies.Continuing France Annexes Burgundy,our
Is the Duke of Burgundy Dead?
He was doubtful whether he should seize upon his towns in Burgundy or not; which he judged not very difficult to do, since most of the brave men of
France Annexes Burgundy
This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Duke of Burgundy's Climatic Battle.IntroductionBurgundy may have been
Independence Achieved
Today's installment concludes Bolivar and South American Independence,our selection from Histoire de l'Amerique du sud depuis la conquete fusqu'a
Bolivar Flees to Jamaica
Bolivar, deserted by fortune, found himself obliged to beat a retreat once more. He took refuge in Jamaica.Continuing Bolivar and South American
Bolivar Invades Columbia
The Congress being installed in Bogota immediately set about preparing means to repulse the Spaniards, who were expected to appear very