The state of Canada was deplorable, and the position of its governor as mortifying as it was painful.Our special project presenting the
Parkman Vol. 5, Chapter 9
James II. at length consented to own the Iroquois as his subjects, ordering Dongan to protect them, and repel the French by force of arms,Our
Parkman Vol. 5, Chapter 6
Viele set out for the Iroquois capital, and thither we will follow him.Our special project presenting the definitive account of France in Canada
Colonies Receive Charters Old and New
This is the second half of Andros' Stuart Rule in New England Endedour selection from The New England History by Charles Wyllys Elliott published in
Andros’ Stuart Rule in New England Ended
This series has two easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: King James II Assumes Absolute Rule Over Colonies.IntroductionWhen the
James II Executes the Duke of Monmouth
Monmouth was both sincere and good-natured, and understood war well. But he was too much given to pleasure and to favorites.Today's installment
Battle of Ledgemoor
The Duke of Monmouth's great error was that he did not in the first heat venture on some hardy action and then march either to Exeter or Bristol . . .
Monmouth’s Rebellion
This series has three easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The Duke of Monmouth Lands in England.IntroductionThe Stuarts had a
The Battle of the Boyne Ends
They were just ready to fall on the centre when King William, having passed with the left wing, composed of the Danish, Dutch, and Inniskillen horse,