Subjects

Extracts from Literature

in The Copy Book

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Wrath Reawakened

During the Orlov Revolt of 1769, Greek islanders get their hands on a copy of Homer’s epic tale of Troy.

326

The Quiet Revolutionary

As Viceroy of India, Lord Ripon was rather more popular with the people of India than he was with some of his own civil servants.

327

The Righting of Wrongs

John Bright MP urged a critic of the British Raj to offer India more than fine words.

328

Big Hitter

Meriel Talbot’s distinguished career in government came as no surprise to those who had seen her at the wicket.

329

Daw Chorus

Composer Ethel Smyth starts telling the Archbishop of Canterbury a joke, and then wishes she hadn’t...

330

The Princes in the Tower

Sir Thomas More gives his explanation for the mysterious disappearance of King Richard III’s nephews.