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.

Kings and Queens of England

Mary I to James I

A quick overview of the Kings and Queens of England from Mary I in 1553 to James I in 1603.

Length: 58 words

Kings and Queens of England

Henry VI to Henry VII

A quick overview of the Kings of England from Henry VI in 1422 to Henry VII in 1485.

Length: 54 words

Kings and Queens of England

Henry IV to Henry VI

A quick overview of the Kings of England from Henry IV in 1399 to Henry VI in 1422.

Length: 59 words

Modern History

Pirates at Penzance

The people of Penzance in Cornwall did not think an Algerian corsair much better than a French warship.

Length: 57 words

Russian History

Britain and the Tsars

Britain’s ties to the rulers of Russia go back to the time of the Norman Invasion.

Length: 236 words

Modern History

For Valour

The Victoria Cross is the highest award made to our Armed Forces.

Length: 52 words