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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1333

St George the Triumphant Martyr

One of the Emperor Galerius’s most trusted generals openly defied him.

1334

The Sunday of Palms and Willows

For centuries, northern countries from Russia to England have laid the catkins of the willow tree before Jesus as he enters Jerusalem.

1335

‘Stand out of my Sunshine!’

Alexander the Great dropped a hint to his sycophantic entourage.

1336

The Hare and the Tortoise

One had natural talent but no discipline, the other had discipline but no natural talent.

1337

In Good Company

Anne Elliot resents being expected to court the society of anyone simply because of social status.

1338

Courage Under Fire

Robert Clive turned seven hundred frightened recruits into crack troops by sheer force of personality.