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1909
The War of the Austrian Succession Clay Lane

Prussia’s invasion of Silesia in 1740 plunged Europe into turmoil, and a French invasion of England became a very real threat.

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1910
The War of the Spanish Succession Clay Lane

After Louis XIV’s grandson Philip inherited the throne of Spain, the ‘Sun King’ began to entertain dreams of Europe-wide dominion.

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1911
The Wars of the Roses Clay Lane

A struggle between rival Royal Houses begins in 1455, after questions are raised about King Henry VI’s capacity to rule.

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1912
The Water Truce Rudyard Kipling

The animals in the jungle agree that amidst the drought, the sport of hunter and hunted has to be suspended.

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1913
The Weakness of Women Daniel Defoe

Daniel Defoe argues that it is in every man’s interest to watch the women in his life realise their full potential.

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1914
The White Queen’s Riddle Lewis Carroll

Alice was set a poetical test of wits by the kindly (but like all the other characters, utterly maddening) White Queen.

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