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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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The Voyage of the ‘Mayflower’

A crackdown on dissent in England’s established Church drove a band of Nottinghamshire townspeople to seek new shores.

962

Great Mother of Men

The spread of Western civilisation must not be credited to European policy, but to a culture of curiosity, enterprise and defiance.

963

Portrait of a Lady

Edmund Burke takes time off from campaigning for liberty to reflect on the delights of captivity.

964

At a Solemn Musick

John Milton shows his appreciation for noble words and music in uplifting harmony.

965

The Power of Balance

George Canning warned the Commons to be very careful about their plans for reform.

966

The Spectatress

George Canning urged Britain not to bring Continental Europe’s topsy-turvy politics home by getting too closely involved.