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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1351

The Crimean War

Hoping to please opinion at home, the French Emperor pressured the Turks into new outrages against their Christian population, and Russia hit back.

1352

Belling the Cat

A council of mice comes up with a plan to outsmart the Cat, but volunteers are a bit thin on the ground.

1353

The Battle of Marathon

Remembered as the inspiration of the famous Olympic road race, but much more important than that.

1354

The Last Days of Socrates

Socrates was placed on death row while Athens celebrated a religious festival.

1355

One Hand on the Throne

The Wars of the Roses pitted two royal houses against each other for the crown of England.

1356

The Wars of the Roses

A struggle between rival Royal Houses begins in 1455, after questions are raised about King Henry VI’s capacity to rule.