Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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Question More

Ordinary people put too much faith in the judgment of experts, which is bad for us and bad for the experts.

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Let Us Kiss and Part

Michael Drayton’s lady friend breaks up with him, and really it’s a relief, absolutely the best thing to do. Unless...

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The Rochdale Pioneers

In 1843, a group of working men gathered in Rochdale to discuss how to ease the cost of living for their families, and the Co-op was born.

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The Fisherman’s Net

A little fable from ancient Greece about those political activists who make a living from stirring up controversy.

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A Conflict of Interest

Economist Adam Smith warned that when Western commercial interests get involved in policy-making abroad, war and want are sure to follow.

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Powder Keg

Overwhelmed by a London wedding, William Marston seeks safety in the company of a children’s nurse, but safety is not what he finds.