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  • The Story of Canada

    by Beatrice Home ...
    Canada, which is now bounded by the Atlantic on the east and the Pacific on the west, was at one time a small province on the St. Lawrence, the name as used by the Indians meaning nothing more than a village. The history of Canada begins with the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus in 1492, though there are stories that, as long ago as A.D. 1000, the island of Newfoundland and Nova Scotia ... Read more

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  • Peeps at Royal Palaces of Great Britain

    by Beatrice Home ...
    "Peeps at Royal Palaces of Great Britain" by Beatrice Home offers a captivating glimpse into the opulent lives of British royalty. This engaging book invites readers to explore the grandeur of royal residences, from the majestic Buckingham Palace to the historic Windsor Castle. Home's vivid descriptions and insightful anecdotes bring to life the rich history and traditions that define these iconic ... Read more

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  • Peeps at Royal Palaces of Great Britain (Illustrated)

    by Beatrice Home ...
    If a palace be a royal residence, as the dictionary defines it, then nearly all the famous castles of England would come under that title, for the Norman and Plantagenet Kings were constantly moving from one stronghold to another during the unsettled period of the Middle Ages. Until the fifteenth century, both the English and Scottish Kings resided in impregnable castles or fortified houses, but ... Read more

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  • Peeps at Royal Palaces of Great Britain

    by Beatrice Home ...
    Scarcely anything remains to-day to remind us of the vast size and the magnificence of the Palace of Westminster, the royal residence of the English Kings from the time of Edward the Confessor until the reign of Henry VIII. For five centuries the monarchs of England kept their Court on the island of Thorney, within the sound of the bells of the great minster raised by the piety of the saintly ... Read more

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  • The Story of Ireland

    by Beatrice Home ...
    The Irish people are descendants of the same Celtic race that once occupied Gaul and Britain, and possess all the characteristics by which that imaginative and poetic race is distinguished. They are brilliant, witty, and affectionate, devotedly attached to their country and their leaders, but they lack much of the practical common-sense and submission to law and order of the English. Beneath their ... Read more

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  • A Concise History of Ireland

    by P.W. Joyce ...
    Patrick Weston Joyce (1827-1914) was an Irish historian and writer who specialized in creating histories of localities all throughout Ireland. As a result of his efforts, he became one of the most important Irish cultural figures of the late 19th century, producing works about the languages, music, literature, folklore, and the background of the names of places all throughout Ireland. ... Read more

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  • The Historic Thames

    by Hilaire Belloc ...
    "The Historic Thames" by Hilaire Belloc is a captivating exploration of the River Thames, intertwining history, geography, and personal reflection. Belloc's narrative takes readers on a journey along the river, revealing its significance in shaping the landscape and culture of England. Through vivid descriptions and engaging anecdotes, he brings to life the various towns and landmarks that line ... Read more

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  • The Historic Thames

    by Hilaire Belloc ...
    England has been built up upon the framework of her rivers, and, in that pattern, the principal line has been the line of the Thames. Partly because it was the main highway of Southern England, partly because it looked eastward towards the Continent from which the national life has been drawn, partly because it was better served by the tide than any other channel, but mainly because it was the ... Read more

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  • The Conquest of Gaul

    by Julius Caesar ...
    Translated by Jane Gardner, S. A. Handford ...
    Between 58 and 50BC Caesar conquered most of the area now covered by France, Belgium and Switzerland, and twice invaded Britain. This is the record of his campaigns.Caesar's narrative offers insights into his military strategy & paints a fascinating picture of his encounters with the inhabitant of Gaul and Britain, as well as offering lively portraits of a number of key characters such as the ... Read more

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  • The Birth of Britain

    by Winston S. Churchill ...
    Series Book 1 - A History of the English-Speaking Peoples
    The first volume of the Nobel Prize–winning prime minister's breathtaking history of Britain explores the birth of a great nation and world power.In the "wilderness" years after Winston S. Churchill unflinchingly guided his country through World War II, he turned his masterful hand to an exhaustive history of the country he loved above all else. And the world discovered that this brilliant ... Read more

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  • Roman Conquests: Gaul

    by Michael Sage ...
    Series series Roman Conquests
    This Ancient Roman military history examines the famous Gallic Wars, in which Julius Caesar extended Roman rule across much of Europe.In 46 BC, Julius Caesar celebrated two historic victories: the conquest of Gaul and the defeat of his rival in the Roman civil war. This sweeping history details the decades of military conflict that led to this culminating celebration. Historian Michael Sage begins ... Read more

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  • Two Queens in One Isle

    The Deadly Relationship of Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots

    by Alison Plowden ...
    The relationship between Queen Elizabeth I of England and her cousin, Mary Queen of Scots, is one of the most complex, tempestuous and fascinating in history. United in blood but divided by religion, the two women were in some ways uniquely close; in others, poles apart. Championed by English Catholics as the rightful Queen of England, Mary was nevertheless given protection by her cousin after she ... Read more

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