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The Legend of William Tell Examined

In all probability the legend of Tell and the apple originated in Scandinavia, and was brought by the Alemanni into Switzerland; as into other

Even though the legend of William Tell is more devoid of actual historical foundation than records of the period relate, it is more widely known and

This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Tales of Opression.IntroductionThe Hapsburg Dynasty originated in

Today's installment concludes Hapsburg Dynasty Founded,our selection from History of the House of Austria. by William Coxe published in 1807. For

Then that magnanimous monarch lost his life at the same time with the victory, and was overthrown, not by our power and strength, but by the right

All the family of King Rudolph ran to confessors, arranged their affairs, forgave their enemies, and received the communion, for a mortal danger

Vienna surrendered to him. Then Ottocar sued for peace.Continuing Hapsburg Dynasty Founded,our selection from History of the House of Austria. by

By these accessions of territory, Ottocar became the most powerful prince of Europe, for his dominions extended from the confines of Bavaria to Raab

This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Ottocar Attempts to Reverse Election.IntroductionThe last Hapsburg