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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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Early Warning

An Italian businessman and his family in 18th century Messina owed their lives to their pet cats.

842

Kim’s Game

Kim O’Hara starts his apprenticeship as a British spy with a little competition.

843

Brightest Beacon

Christ’s cross promises to take away the fear of Judgment Day.

844

Water into Wine

Abbot Elfric explains the significance of Christ’s miracle at Cana.

845

Disbanding Empire

Adam Smith could not imagine it would ever happen, but he nevertheless recommended that Britain grant independence to her colonies.

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Progressive Travancore

Contemporary historian Ramanath Aiyar catalogued the ways in which Maharajah Moolam Thurunal led the way in modernising British India.