Minis
Mini Copy Book

Each post in this section is a short précis (summary) of a passage in The Copy Book. All of them are in modern English. They are intended for students of English as a Foreign Language at Elementary Level.

Extracts from Literature

The Sign from Heaven

Was it an over-excited imagination, or an answer to prayer?

Length: 105 words

Kings and Queens of England

Victoria to George VI

A quick overview of the Kings and Queens of England from Victoria in 1837 to Elizabeth II in 1952.

Length: 59 words

Kings and Queens of England

George III to Victoria

A quick overview of the Kings and Queens of England from George III in 1760 to Victoria in 1837.

Length: 54 words

Kings and Queens of England

Anne to George III

A quick overview of the Kings and Queens of England from Queen Anne in 1702 to George III in 1760.

Length: 57 words

Kings and Queens of England

The Interregnum to Anne

A quick overview of the Kings and Queens of England from the Interregnum in 1651 to Queen Anne in 1702.

Length: 55 words

Kings and Queens of England

James I to the Interregnum

A quick overview of the Kings of England from James I in 1603 to the Interregnum in 1651.

Length: 55 words