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Ranji’s Revenge
Cricketing legend W. G. Grace tells a story illustrating how fellow-batsman K. S. Ranjitsinhji set about winning the hearts of English cricketers.
by W. G. Grace 1848-1915
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Theophany (Epiphany)
How the Pepyses Kept Twelfth Day
In the family of Samuel Pepys, the Feast of the Epiphany was kept with music, cake and quaint traditions.
by Samuel Pepys 1633-1703
Indian History
The Indian Mutiny
The Indian Mutiny began with a revolt among disgruntled soldiers, and ended with the making of the British Raj.
by Jawaharlal Nehru 1889-1964
The Causes of the Indian Mutiny
Incompetence, arrogance and some mischievous propaganda all conspired to throw India into chaos.
by Pt. Vishwanath and L. Jagannath
Seeds of Empire
The British Empire may be said to have started when Elizabethan importers got into a fight with the Dutch over the price of pepper.
by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall 1867-1941
Sing Us a Song of Zion
The Sultan of Aceh in northern Sumatra welcomed his guests from Christian England with an unexpected gesture of friendship.
John Bright
The Best Man for the Job
The Victorian working man had John Bright’s respect and unwavering support, but he could expect no special favours.
by John Bright 1811-1889
