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International Relations
An Exceptional Nation
William Gladstone explains that a truly ‘exceptional nation’ respects the equality and rights of all nations.
by William Ewart Gladstone 1808-1898
The Din of Diplomacy
William Gladstone warns voters not to leave foreign policy in the hands of interventionist politicians.
Discovery and Invention
A Leader by Example
George Stephenson won the admiration of French navvies by showing them how a Geordie works a shovel.
by Samuel Smiles 1812-1904
Extracts from Literature
The Language of Balnibarbi
Lemuel Gulliver finds that the people of Balnibarbi just don’t appreciate their hardworking academics.
by Jonathan Swift 1667-1745
Mediaeval History
Fair Rosamund
Charles Dickens tells the story of King Henry II and the enchantingly beautiful Rosamund Clifford.
by Charles Dickens 1812-1870
Poets and Poetry
Eddi’s Service
Rudyard Kipling’s poem about St Wilfrid’s chaplain and an unusual Christmas congregation.
by Rudyard Kipling 1865-1936
