Garibaldi altered in nothing his South American modes of warfare.Continuing Garibaldi and the Roman Republic,our selection from The Birth of
Assembly Proclaims Roman Republic
But only when it was known that the French Republic had voted an expedition, with the specious object of guaranteeing the independence of the supreme
Garibaldi and the Roman Republic
This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Pope Flees Rome.Introduction1848 was the year revolutions spread
Austria’s Army Repulsed
Today's installment concludes First Swiss Struggle for Liberty,our selection from The Model Republic; a History of the Rise and Progress of the
Emperor Albert’s Murder and Aftermath
Albert's daughter Agnes, Queen of Hungary appears to have been seized with a perfectly demoniacal mania for blood and revenge.Continuing First Swiss
The Legend of William Tell Examined
In all probability the legend of Tell and the apple originated in Scandinavia, and was brought by the Alemanni into Switzerland; as into other
The Real-Life Villain of the William Tell Legend
Even though the legend of William Tell is more devoid of actual historical foundation than records of the period relate, it is more widely known and
First Swiss Struggle for Liberty
This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Tales of Opression.IntroductionThe Hapsburg Dynasty originated in
Marie Theresa to Hungary
"Do not, my lord," said Frederick, "talk to me of magnanimity; a prince ought first to consult his own interests."Continuing Prussia Invades