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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1237

The Hat that Changed the World

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

1238

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.

1239

Bread from Heaven

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

1240

The Great Chessboard

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

1241

Kate gets a Dressing-Down

Kate Nickleby must bite her lip as she experiences snobbery for the first time.

1242

Muzio Clementi

From performance and composition to instrument-making, Clementi left his mark on British and European classical music.