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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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‘Let the boy earn his spurs!’

At the Battle of Crécy in 1346, the English army was trying out a new military tactic under the command of a sixteen-year-old boy.

602

Samson’s Riddle

The Israelites under Philistia’s rule might have blended with their heathen masters had not Samson kept stirring up trouble.

603

The Bluebell Line

The Bluebell line in Sussex was the first failing British Railways line to be taken over by volunteers.

604

The Hollow Blade Sword Company

Seventeenth-century German craftsmen came seeking a land of opportunity, and found it in County Durham.

605

Blind Passions

Hardworking Kichijiro wins Ima’s heart and Kanshichi’s hatred without noticing a thing.

606

Sir Stamford Raffles

The Founder of Singapore established his city on principles of free people and free trade.