Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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Bullies to the Weak, Cowards to the Strong

Richard Cobden wanted to know why British policy towards China was so different to our policy towards the USA and European powers.

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The Hornets’ Nest

Britain’s fear of Russia led her to attempt regime change in Afghanistan, but it cost many lives and damaged the army’s reputation.

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Question More

Ordinary people put too much faith in the judgment of experts, which is bad for us and bad for the experts.

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Let Us Kiss and Part

Michael Drayton’s lady friend breaks up with him, and really it’s a relief, absolutely the best thing to do. Unless...

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The Rochdale Pioneers

In 1843, a group of working men gathered in Rochdale to discuss how to ease the cost of living for their families, and the Co-op was born.

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The Fisherman’s Net

A little fable from ancient Greece about those political activists who make a living from stirring up controversy.