The campaign of 1759 was opened with great caution by the allies.Continuing The Seven Years War,with a selection by Wolfgang Menzel.Previously
Seven Years’ War – 2
The Austrians had meanwhile gained great advantages to the rear of the Prussian army, had beaten the King's favorite, General Winterfeld, at Moys in
The Seven Years War
This series has nine easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionIn the Seven Years' War Prussia stood practically alone against the united strength
Bank of England Established – 4
Today's installment concludes The Bank of England Established,our selection by John Francis.If you have journeyed through all of the
Bank of England Established – 3
Previous governments had raised money with comparative ease because they were legitimate. That of William was felt to be precarious.Continuing The
Bank of England Established – 2
The people neglected their calling. The legitimate desire of money grew into a fierce and fatal spirit of avarice.Continuing The Bank of England
The Bank of England Established
This series has four easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionThe Bank is the archetype for modern central banks. The central bank has formed
The Glorious Revolution – 9
Today's installment concludes The Glorious Revolution,the name of our combined selection by Gilbert Burnet and Henry Duff Traill. The concluding
The Glorious Revolution – 8
On the 28th the Commons resolved themselves into a committee of the whole House, and Richard Hampden, son of the great John, was voted into the