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A Victim of His Success Richard Burdon Haldane

Economist Adam Smith so changed the conversation in Britain that most people take his groundbreaking insights for granted.

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A War of Words Holinshed’s Chronicles

A few years before the Battle of Agincourt, the Duke of Orléans challenged King Henry IV to meet him in Bordeaux for a winner-takes-all joust.

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A Well-Tuned Heart Izaak Walton

A road accident made parish priest George Herbert late for his musical evening, but he was not a bit sorry.

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A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing Nikephoros Basilakes

A wily predator dons a sheepskin so he can help himself to the whole flock.

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A Woman’s Logic Emmeline Pankhurst

Emmeline Pankhurst recalls how she brought some much-needed reason into the operations at Chorlton workhouse.

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A Word of Advice Ben Jonson

Advice that is not based on honesty, humility and deep reflection is mere craft.

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