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A Library of History and Literature in English

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Keeping the Colonies

Peoples of another culture or region will not long tolerate a Government that uses guns and soldiers to secure their obedience.

176

The Politics of Language

John Lynch, exiled to France by Cromwell’s men, lamented the way that Irish was being labelled as a language of sedition.

177

Beyond the Pale

Lionel of Clarence, Edward III’s younger son, went to Ireland as his Lieutenant in order to stop English expats becoming like the Irish.

178

Little Rays of Sunshine

‘Alpha of the Plough’ wished that he had been born with the gift of a winning smile.

179

Mrs Lock’s Radical Ride

William Cobbett was delighted with one young woman’s protest against Mr Pitt’s ingenious ways of raising money.

180

The Battle of Coleshill

It rankled with Henry II that Wales did not pay to him the honour she had paid to his great-grandfather, William the Conqueror.