The State having an established religion, the members of that religion had a right to a position of political ascendency.Continuing Catholic
Rivalry and Strife in Canada
At first, Frontenac showed great moderation, but grew vehement and then violent, as the dispute proceeded.Our special project presenting the
Agitation Grows in Ireland
The success of the Catholic Association became every week more striking.Continuing Catholic Emancipation in Ireland,with a selection from Leaders
Growth of Irish Priests’ Influence
Few things are more striking to those who compare the present condition of Ireland with her past than the rapidity with which the power of the priests
Catholic Emancipation in Ireland
This series has eight easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: The Importance of O’Connell.IntroductionScarcely less important in
Belgium Independence Proclaimed
Today's installment concludes Revolution in Belgium,our selection from an article in Great Events by Famous Historians, Vol. 16 by Thomas Colley
Assault on Brussels
On the morning of the 24th the attack on the city was made at three several points; and, to the great astonishment of Prince Frederick and his troops,
The Prince of Orange Enters Brussels
He now came forward from the ranks of his devoted army, to throw himself alone among a host of armed and inveterate enemies, in fulfilment of his
Parkman Vol. 5, Chapter 15
The winter that followed the arrival of the furs from the upper lakes was a season of gayety without precedent since the war began.Our special