Suddenly a bugle was sounded, and a murderous fire of grape-shot and musketry was opened upon the wretched passengers from both sides of the
The Siege of Cawnpore
At last, on the night of June 4th, the sepoy regiments at Cawnpore broke out in mutiny. They were driven to action by the same mad terror which had
The Delhi Magazine Explosion
The mutiny had become a revolt; the sepoys were on the way to Delhi to proclaim the old Mogul as sovereign of Hindustan.Continuing The Sepoy
Outbreak at Lucknow
The military authorities at Meerut seem to have been under a spell.Continuing The Sepoy Mutiny,our selection from Short History of India and the
The Sepoy Mutiny
This series has eight easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The Greased Cartridges.IntroductionThe rebellion, or “mutiny’ as the
Peace Returns to England
Today's installment concludes How The House of Commons Began in England,our selection from The History of England, From the First Invasion by the
Henry III Back in Charge
The Prince knew the voice of his father, sprang to his rescue, and conducted him to a place of safety.Continuing How The House of Commons Began in
Prince Edward Escapes
The Prince, who knew the signal, bidding adieu to the company, instantly galloped off with his friend, another knight, and four esquires.Continuing
Montfort in Charge
During the summer, Leicester had been harassed with repeated solicitations for the release of the two princes, Edward and Henry.Continuing How The