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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1183

Aaron’s Rod

The Victorian practice of hanging sugared nuts on a Christmas tree was bursting with Biblical symbolism.

1184

Mary Queen of Scots

Henry VII’s great-granddaughter Mary never grasped that even royalty must win the people’s respect.

1185

How St Euphemia Saved Christmas

The martyr St Euphemia played a vital role in preventing the message of Christmas from being watered down.

1186

Six Honest Serving-Men

A professional journalist and author recognises that he has met his match

1187

No Thoroughfare

At twenty-five and owner of his own business, Walter Wilding thought his world was secure, but it was about to be rocked to its foundations.

1188

The Battle of Agincourt

One of the best-known of all battles in English history, but not because of the conflict of which it was a part.