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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1225

Ethelred to William I

England’s rulers from the king who lost his crown to the Danes, to the French duke who took the crown from the English.

1226

The Genius Next Door

William Murdoch’s experiments with steam traction impressed his next-door neighbour, with world-changing results.

1227

The Hat that Changed the World

Young William’s hat caught the eye of Matthew Boulton, and the world was never the same again.

1228

Mr Snawley Thinks Ahead

Mr Snawley has two stepsons he would like to offload, and Mr Squeers seems just the right person to help him.

1229

Bread from Heaven

Cuthbert trusted that keeping his promised fast would not do him any harm.

1230

The Great Chessboard

If Britain is a chessboard, then politicians should remember that the ‘pieces’ are alive, and they generally play a better game.