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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1519

‘Nimrod’

Edward Elgar suffered from depression, and ‘Nimrod’ is his token of thanks to the true friend who supported him through it.

1520

No Dog Exchanges Bones with Another

How do we get the help of millions of people we don’t know? Only by trade.

1521

Orpheus and Eurydice

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

1522

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.

1523

Peace By Free Trade

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

1524

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.