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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1255

Alfred to Ethelred

A brief introduction to England’s rulers, beginning with the only one named ‘the Great’.

1256

Ethelred to William I

England’s rulers from the king who lost his crown to the Danes, to the French duke who took the crown from the English.

1257

The Genius Next Door

William Murdoch’s experiments with steam traction impressed his next-door neighbour, with world-changing results.

1258

The Hat that Changed the World

Young William’s hat caught the eye of Matthew Boulton, and the world was never the same again.

1259

Mr Snawley Thinks Ahead

Mr Snawley has two stepsons he would like to offload, and Mr Squeers seems just the right person to help him.

1260

Bread from Heaven

Cuthbert trusted that keeping his promised fast would not do him any harm.