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Mediaeval History
The Harrying of the North
Charles Dickens laments William the Conqueror’s brutal rampage through rebellious Durham and Yorkshire.
by Charles Dickens 1812-1870
Extracts from Literature
On His Blindness
At first, John Milton struggled to come to terms with the loss of his eyesight.
by John Milton 1632-1704
Hereward the Wake
Charles Dickens tells the story of Hereward the Wake, the last Englishman to stand up to William the Conqueror.
Character and Conduct
Not Worth a Shilling
Jack Curran’s career as a defender of victims of political prejudice got off to a stuttering start.
by Samuel Smiles 1812-1904
An Unpopular Popular Reform
Statesmen promise to make the country a better place, but they never mention the one thing that would do some good.
Inordinate Saving
Samuel Smiles warned that taking care of the pennies should not come before taking care of living.
