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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1045

Heracles and the Cattle of Geryon

Heracles must get the better of a three-bodied giant and steal his cattle.

1046

Pure Selfishness

The brilliant but dangerously obsessive Dr Griffin decides that the end justifies the means.

1047

Arthur MacPherson

MacPherson’s tireless efforts to promote Russian sport earned him a unique Imperial honour, and the enmity of the Communists.

1048

The Aspden Cup

British factory workers started a historic three-cornered league in the Russian city of St Petersburg.

1049

Passover to Pentecost

St Bede explains how the Exodus and the Ten Commandments are related to Easter and Whitsuntide.

1050

The Lion of Piraeus

A marble statue in Venice bears witness to Europe’s long history of brave defeats and fruitless victories.