King Stephen, therefore, with his infantry, stood alone in the midst of the enemy.Continuing Stephen Versus Matilda,our selection from The Popular
Matilda Arrives in England
After trapping her in Castle Arundel, in the most romantic spirit of chivalry he permitted the Empress to pass out, and to set forward to join her
How Powerful Was The Church During the 12th. Century?
Whatever was the misery of the country, the ordinary family ties still bound the people to the universal Christian church, whether the priest were
Stephen Versus the Church
The issue of the battle of the Standard might have given rest to England if Stephen had understood the spirit of his age.Continuing Stephen Versus
Scotland Invades on Behalf of Matilda
The unanimity which appeared to hail the accession of Stephen was soon interrupted.Continuing Stephen Versus Matilda,our selection from The
Stephen Versus Matilda
This series has nine easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Stephen Crowned.IntroductionThis story describes an important
Calais Falls
Today's installment concludes England Looses Her Last French Territory,our selection from The Popular History of England by Charles Knight published
Battle of St. Quentin
The place was taken by storm, amid horrors which belong to such scenes at all times, but which were doubled by the rapacity of troops who fought even
England Looses Her Last French Territory
This series has three easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Phillip II Attacks France.IntroductionAcross the Channel from the