We do not forget that Corneille wrote comedies before Molière; and indeed there is no doubt that the younger of the two dramatists owed something,
Molière Creates Modern Comedy
This series has four easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionThe seventeenth century was the period of a very remarkable literary outburst in
Wellington’s Peninsular Campaign – 4
Today's installment concludes Wellington's Peninsular Campaign,our selection by John Richard Green.If you have journeyed through all of the
Wellington’s Peninsular Campaign – 3
During the earlier years of the war, indeed, the increase of wealth had been enormous. England was sole mistress of the seas.Continuing Wellington's
Wellington’s Peninsular Campaign – 2
“Portugal,” Wellesley wrote coolly, “may be defended against any force which the French can bring against it.”Continuing Wellington's Peninsular
Wellington’s Peninsular Campaign
This series has four easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionThe Treaty of Tilsit saw Napoleon at the height of his power. Russia had become his
Great Britain Acquires Nova Scotia – 3
Today's installment concludes Great Britain Acquires Nova Scotia,our selection by Duncan Campbell.If you have journeyed through all of the
Great Britain Acquires Nova Scotia – 2
In the year 1710 great preparations were made for the conquest of Canada and Nova Scotia.Continuing Great Britain Acquires Nova Scotia,our
Great Britain Acquires Nova Scotia
This series has easy 5 minute installments.IntroductionPort Royal was founded by Samuel Champlain in 1605. The French fortified the place and