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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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Musical Appreciation

Sir Charles Villiers Stanford recalls the very different receptions given by British and German audiences to a little bit of Brahms.

812

The First Council of Nicaea

As soon the Roman Emperor Constantine declared religious liberty in his Empire, the Christian Church gave him cause for regret.

813

Bodyline

Douglas Jardine came up with a plan to deprive the watching public of one of the finest sights in all sport.

814

A Piacere

Sir Hubert Parry advised students at the Royal College of Music to respect their teachers, but to think for themselves too.

815

The War of 1812

In the year that Napoleon’s quest for European Empire faltered at Moscow, President Madison of the USA came to his aid.

816

J’Accuse

A faithful feline bides his time until two criminals are brought to justice.