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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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811

A Growing Reputation

Herbert Bury distinguished two kinds of overseas investment, and only one was worthy of Englishmen.

812

‘Not to Exploit, Sir, but to Help’

Herbert Bury believed that it was the British way to profit with another country, not to profit from it.

813

Rope Trick

When Ranulf Flambard, Bishop of Durham, became the Tower of London’s first prisoner he did not intend making a long stay.

814

Dear Elizabeth

Grand Duchess Elizabeth Feodorovna was a grand-daughter of Queen Victoria, but to one ordinary Russian she was simply ‘dear Elizabeth’.

815

A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing

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

816

The Birth of the Telephone

Alexander Graham Bell was heading for a dead end when a broken component showed him the way.