Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1459

The Character of Cecil Rhodes

The ruthless diamond magnate and Prime Minister of the Cape divided opinion in his own lifetime as he still does today.

1460

Clive of India

Robert Clive helped to establish a lasting bond between India and Britain, laying the foundations of modern India.

1461

Gunpowder, Treason and Plot

Only an anonymous tip-off prevented England losing her sovereignty as well as her King.

1462

The Siege of Khartoum

General Gordon’s death was a sensation and a scandal in its day.

1463

The Footprints at the Gate

What Dr Mortimer saw beside the body of Sir Charles Baskerville sent him hastily to London, to consult Sherlock Holmes.

1464

The Insect on the Leaf

Scrooge begs the Spirit of Christmas to tell him what will happen to Tiny Tim.