Tag: world history

Agincourt In pursuit of his claim to the French throne, Henry V of England, along with an army of about 11,000 men, invaded Normandy in August 1415. After capturing Harfleur in September, his forces were significantly diminished due to disease and battle casualties. Facing such losses, Henry decided...

John B. Gordon, In his own words b. Feb. 6, 1832, Upson county, Ga., U.S.d. Jan. 9, 1904, Miami, Fla. Confederate military leader and post-American Civil War politician who symbolized the shift from agrarian to commercial ideals in the Reconstruction South. Gordon accomplished little of note during ...

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In the dynamic landscape of Middle East Studies, the internet serves as a gateway to a wealth of resources that enrich scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts alike. This post aims to explore the diverse array of internet resources available for those delving into the intricate tapestry of Middle Eas...

The American Civil War, George Armstrong Custer (1839 - 1876)Edited by: Robert Guisepi2002 Thank you to Shotgun's Home of the American Civil War for this fine work.Although better known for his Indian fighting, George Custer compiled a creditable record as a cavalry leader in the latter part of the ...

A History of England Archbishops of Canterbury Name Reign Augustine (Austin) 597-604 Laurentius (Lawrence) 604-619 Mellitus 619-624 Justus 624-627 Honorius 627-653 Deusdedit 655-664 Theodore (Theodorus) 668-690 Berhtwald (Beorhtweald) 693-731 Tatwine 731-734 Nothelm 735-739 Cuthbert (Cuthbeorht) 7...

Panama Canal Author: Low, A. Maurice Panama Canal By A. Maurice Low No one can look at a map of the Western World without thinking of the great and obvious advantage that would result to commerce if the isthmus could be cut by a ship-canal. From the time when Balboa (not Cortes, as the poet has it...

Robert Gould Shaw(1837-1863) Son of a prominent Boston abolitionist family, Robert Shaw was serving as a captain in the 2nd Massachusetts when he was tapped by Massachusetts Governor John Andrew for a special assignment. Shaw was to raise and command the first regiment of black troops organized in...

Alexander the Great Unless Alexander was himself ultimately responsible for his father's assassination (an implausible view, but one already canvassed in antiquity), he cannot have foreseen the moment of his own succession to a father who, though grizzled, was in the prime of life. His reaction to t...

A History of Ancient Greece The Glory That Was Greece Author: Jewsbury, Lewis Date: 1992 The Agora The Agora in ancient Greek cities was an open space that served as a meeting ground for various activities of the citizens. The name, first found in the works of Homer, connotes both the assembly of th...

The American Civil War: Ambrose Everett Burnside (1824-1881) Edited by: Robert Guisepi2002 Ambrose Everett Burnside, though often criticized for his tenure as commander of the Army of the Potomac, faced unique challenges and exhibited a mix of success and failure throughout his military career. Nota...

The History Of Spain To The Conquest Of GranadaAuthor: Hallam, Henry Part IVNo people in a half-civilized state of society have a full practicalsecurity against particular acts of arbitrary power. They were more commonperhaps in Castile than in any other European monarchy which professed to befree....