Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1513

Orpheus and Eurydice

Orpheus would lose his beloved wife Eurydice to death not once, but twice.

1514

The Partridge and the Cockerels

It’s hard when messed-up people treat you badly, but if you take it personally it only makes it worse.

1515

Peace By Free Trade

The blessing of trade free from political interference was one of most important insights in British, indeed world history.

1516

The Peasants’ Revolt

In 1381, fourteen-year-old King Richard II was faced with a popular uprising against excessive taxation and government meddling in the labour market.

1517

Perfection is no Trifle

Michelangelo had a message for all serious entrepreneurs.

1518

Perseus and Andromeda

Wielding the Gorgon’s head, Perseus saves a beautiful maiden from a ravening sea-monster.