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Canute Seeks Unity with English People

Canute, like a wise prince, was determined that the English, now deprived of all their dangerous leaders, should be reconciled to the Danish yoke, by

Early in February, three hundred men under Dorvilliers were sent by Frontenac to surprise the Iroquois in their hunting-grounds.Our special

Among the other misfortunes of the English, treachery and disaffection had crept in among the nobility and prelates.Continuing Canute Becomes King

This series has four easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: Saxon Disunity and Dishonor.IntroductionAfter the success of King

Today's installment concludes Muslims Invade India,our selection from History of Hindustan by Alexander Dow published in 1768.If you have

Inside this fort, it was said, there was a greater quantity of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls than ever had been collected in the royal

Twenty thousand Hindus were killed in their flight -- in addition to the great multitude that fell on the field of battle.Continuing Muslims Invade

Advance! advance!" cried then the King. "Our prayers have found favor with God!"Continuing Muslims Invade India,our selection from History of

Spring came at length, and brought with it the swallows, the bluebirds, and the Iroquois.Our special project presenting the definitive account