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1837
The Sneeze of History Leo Tolstoy

It was the opinion of Leo Tolstoy that even Napoleon was never master of his own destiny.

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1838
The Source of Civilisation William Eton

Diplomat William Eton warns his fellow Englishmen that shutting down debate does not make for a more united society.

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1839
The South Sea Bubble D. H. Montgomery

An attempt to pay down the National Debt provoked a frenzy of financial speculation.

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1840
The Spacious Firmament on High Joseph Addison

A meditation on the Psalms, and on the evidence for the existence of God that is plain for every eye to see.

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1841
The Spanish Armada D. H. Montgomery

At the height of the Inquisition, King Philip II of Spain sent a glorious fleet against England to bring the nation back to his Church.

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1842
The Spear of St Mercurius Clay Lane

Roman Emperor Julian was ready to destroy an entire Christian community over his wounded pride.

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