The Pope's position became worse when the council, copying the procedure of the universities, began to discuss matters, not in a general assembly but
British Ships Bombard Quebec
Phips replied furiously, opening fire with every gun that he could bring to bear; while the rock paid him back in kind, and belched flame and smoke
Council of Constance 1414
This series has three easy 5-minute installments. This first installment: One of the Most Notable Assemblies in the History of the
Stilicho’s End
Today's installment concludes Final Division of Roman Empire,our selection from History of the Later Roman Empire by John B. Bury published in
Stilicho Fails to Solve Increasing Problems in Western Empire
The senate accordingly passed a resolution declaring Stilicho a public enemy.Continuing Final Division of Roman Empire,our selection from History
Problem of Absolute Monarchy
The Emperor, who, living in the retirement of his palace, was tempted to trust less to his eyes than his ears, and saw too little of public
Invasions West and East
It was not only the European parts of Arcadius' dominions that were ravaged in 395, by the fire and sword of barbarians.Continuing Final Division of
The Visigoth Problem
The historical essence of the matter is that an immense body of restless, uncivilized Germans could not abide permanently in the center of Roman
Parkman Vol. 5, Chapter 13
When, after his protracted voyage, Phips sailed into the Basin of Quebec, one of the grandest scenes on the western continent opened upon his