King ordered all Jews still in England after All Saints Day to be hanged.Today's installment concludes England Expels the Jews,our selection from
Lending Money Called “Usery”
Not only the Jews were hurt by these policies but economic growth, too.Continuing England Expels the Jews,our selection from History of the Jews
Wales Pacified
The Welsh settled down peaceably on their lands and generally adopted the English customs. Except a few great lords, their gentry were still the
Death for Welsh Leader
Seldom has a shameful and violent death been better merited than by a double-dyed traitor like David, false by turns to his country and his king; nor
Suspicion Causes Break
A curious superstition precipitated an outbreak . . . the so-called prophecies of Merlin, which were designed to reconcile the Welsh to the Norman
Edward I Conquers Wales
This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Welsh Pride; English Dominance.IntroductionThe region of Wales in the
Braveheart Executed
Today's installment concludes William Wallace, Braveheart,our selection from History of Scotland by Sir Walter Scott published in 1830.If you
The Battle of Falkirk
The slaughter and disgrace of the battle of Falkirk might have been repaired in other respects, but it cost the Scottish kingdom an irredeemable loss
William Wallace, Braveheart
This series has three easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Braveheart Devastates English Borderlands.IntroductionYes, this that