Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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The Peasants’ Revolt

In 1381, young King Richard II was faced with a popular uprising against tax rises.

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Jack Cade’s Revolt

Jack Cade brought a protest to London with right on his side, but then threw it all away.

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An Accident of Births

On the same day in 1537, so the story goes, two baby boys were born, but the similarity between them ended there.

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A Word of Advice

Advice that is not based on honesty, humility and deep reflection is mere craft.

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A Hot Tip

Benjamin Disraeli revealed the secret behind holding one’s place at the top of Parisian society.

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Rest Cure

Whenever Charles Dickens felt his exhausting workload was starting to take its toll, he knew just what to do.