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
Parkman Vol. 2 Chapter 22
As for the religion which the Jesuits taught them, however Protestants may carp at it, it was the only form of Christianity likely to take root in
No Further Need to Fear Coup
Today's installment concludes The Gunpowder Plot,our selection from What the Gunpowder Plot Was by Samuel R. Gardiner published in 1897.If you
Fawkes Reveals the Plan
First they hired the house at Westminster, of one Ferres, and having his house they sought then to make a mine under the Upper House of
King Orders Fawkes to be Tortured
If he will not otherwise confess," the King had ended by saying, "the gentler tortures are to be first used unto him.”Continuing The Gunpowder