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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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The Dignities of God and Man

The honours that come from God and those that come from men need to be put in the right order.

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The Commons Versus the People

The Peasants’ Revolt was a turning point in the relationship between the people and their elected representatives.

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The Peasants’ Revolt

In 1381, young King Richard II was faced with a popular uprising against tax rises.

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Jack Cade’s Revolt

Jack Cade brought a protest to London with right on his side, but then threw it all away.

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An Accident of Births

On the same day in 1537, so the story goes, two baby boys were born, but the similarity between them ended there.

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A Word of Advice

Advice that is not based on honesty, humility and deep reflection is mere craft.