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
Union of England and Scotland – 4
Today's installment concludes Union of England and Scotland,our selection by John Hill Burton.If you have journeyed through all of the
Union of England and Scotland – 3
In the debates on the union, some Scots statesmen found a tactic, infinitely valuable to them in the united Parliament, of voting in a
Union of England and Scotland – 2
There was still worldS of business to be transacted in details of the unattractive kind that belong to accountants' reports.Continuing Union of