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The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1303

The Sunday of Palms and Willows

For centuries, northern countries from Russia to England have laid the catkins of the willow tree before Jesus as he enters Jerusalem.

1304

‘Stand out of my Sunshine!’

Alexander the Great dropped a hint to his sycophantic entourage.

1305

The Hare and the Tortoise

One had natural talent but no discipline, the other had discipline but no natural talent.

1306

In Good Company

Anne Elliot resents being expected to court the society of anyone simply because of social status.

1307

Courage Under Fire

Robert Clive turned seven hundred frightened recruits into crack troops by sheer force of personality.

1308

‘Risoluto’

Despite setback after setback, Stanford was determined to hear his music played in public.