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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1369

‘Not one more!’

The prospect of facing daunting odds made his cousin quail, but Henry V acted like a true King.

1370

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.

1371

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.

1372

The Battle of Marathon

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

1373

The Last Days of Socrates

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

1374

One Hand on the Throne

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