Subjects

History

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901

The Siege of Khartoum

General Gordon’s death was a sensation and a scandal in its day.

902

St Andrew, Patron of Scotland

Scotland’s association with the brother of Peter is down to an early 8th century Bishop of Hexham.

903

The Battle of Neville’s Cross

Ralph Neville spoiled David of Scotland’s alliance with France in the Hundred Years’ War

904

The Battle of Salamis

As the Persian Empire’s grip tightened by land and sea, it fell to one man to unite Greece in a last desperate bid to break it.

905

A Battle of Wills

Following an appalling atrocity in fourth-century Thessalonica, two strong and determined men refused to back down.

906

The Battle of Ynys Mon

Suetonius Paulinus, Governor of Britain, hoped to enhance his reputation.