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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1087

The First Easter

In a translation from the Authorized Version of the Bible, published in 1611, St Mark recounts the discovery of Christ’s empty tomb.

1088

Pangur Bán

A 9th century Irish monk scribbled some verses about a beloved cat into his copy book.

1089

Rebel Rugby

The Nazi-collaborating Vichy government in France paid Rugby League the supreme compliment: they banned it.

1090

Rugby League

The less glamorous code of Rugby football, but the best for sheer speed and strength.

1091

Tamed by Wisdom, Freed by Grace

Abbot Elfric expounds a Palm Sunday text to explain how Christianity combines orderly behaviour with intelligent and genuine liberty.

1092

Hyder Ali and Tipu

The British encountered no stouter resistance in India than Mysore’s gifted commmander Hyder Ali and his son, Tipu.