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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1375

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.

1376

Elisha and Naaman the Syrian

Naaman had very fixed ideas about what it takes to get a miracle.

1377

Noah’s Flood

God’s love proved to be bigger and stronger than all man’s wickedness.

1378

St Wilfrid’s Debt

The Blessed Virgin Mary adds four years to the life of Bishop Wilfrid, and an angel suggests a suitable thank-you.

1379

The Siege of Troy

Paris, prince of Troy, takes the not unwilling Queen of Sparta back home with him, and sparks ten years of diplomatic tension and ten of war.

1380

Silver Swan

Mark Twain’s attention was drawn off people-watching for a moment by an extraordinarily lifelike machine.