On Cartier's third voyage he pursued his course, sailed three leagues and a half up the St. Lawrence, and anchored off the mouth of the River of Cap
Cartier Explores Upper St. Lawrence River
Cartier saw a different scene. East, west, and south, the mantling forest was over all, and the broad blue ribbon of the great river glistened amid a
Verrazzano and Cartier
Verrazzano coasted the seaboard of Maine, and sailed northward as far as Newfoundland, whence, provisions failing, he steered for France.Our
Parkman Vol I, Chapter 1
Chapter Title: Early French Adventure in North AmericaToday we begin a new series by one of the greatest American historians, Francis Parkman.
Remembering Last Night’s Attack on Paris
French President Hollande declared that the attacks were an of war on France by ISIS.According to the Associated Press,In a televised Friday
The Cavalry Charges In
Marlborough instantly ordered a charge along the line. The allied cavalry galloped forward at the enemy's squadrons, and the hearts of the French
Assault on Blenheim
As they approached the enemy, Marlborough's troops formed the left and the centre, while Eugene's formed the right of the entire army.The Battle of
Before the Fight
"I know the danger, yet a battle is absolutely necessary, and I rely on the bravery and discipline of the troops, which will make amends for our
Churchill on Munich Agreement, 1938
While thinking about Obama's Vienna Agreement with Iran."We have suffered a total and unmitigated defeat ... you will find that in a period of