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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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A Declaration of Independence

On July 4th, 1776, a group of American colonists gathered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to present delegates of the Thirteen Colonies with a historic document.

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The Blaze of Truth and Liberty

Macaulay recalled an Italian fable about a fairy doomed every now and then to take the form of a snake, and drew from her a lesson about Liberty.

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‘London Was, but Is No More!’

The day after the Great Fire of London finally burned itself out, John Evelyn walked through the charred streets.

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Unrivalled Grace

Sir Henry Craik had heard such glowing reports of Agra’s Taj Mahal, that he was afraid it might prove to be an anticlimax.

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Imperfect Government

Politicians who demand that everyone in the country unite behind their vision of society are standing in the way of real progress.

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Land of Opportunity

Edward III enticed over-regulated Dutch textile workers across the Channel with the promise of English beef and English beauties.