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Friday, July 27, 2012

How many prisoners were freed by the storming of the Bastille?

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Actually, only seven. In France, 14th July, Bastille Day , is a national holiday and a glorious national symbol, equivalent to 4th July i...
Sunday, May 27, 2012

Robert Curthose invasion of England in 1101

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Robert, Duke of Normandy , nicknamed Curthose for the shortness of his legs and hence his leggings, was the oldest, nicest and least effe...
Sunday, November 27, 2011

This Blog became the Website

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This blog continue to exist as the website The History Notes  on the new location If you liked this blog, you are very welcom...
Thursday, November 24, 2011

Manchester Martyrs

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In September 1867, Colonel Thomas Kelly and Captain Timothy Deasy were arrested in the centre of Manchester on suspicion of terrorism. ...
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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Place to Visit: Eastnor Castle, UK

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Eastnor was built by the 2 nd Baron (Lord) Somers , later 1 st Earl, between 1810 and 1824. The combination of inherited wealth, his jud...
Saturday, November 19, 2011

Thomas Müntzer and Peasants' War

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Peasant-plebeian movement in Reformation strongest was expressed in the Anabaptist movement and the Peasants' War in Germany 1524-1525....
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Friday, November 18, 2011

The Third Crusade: Richard The Lionheart in comparison with other crusaders

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The allure of Jerusalem King Richard I of England twice marched inland from the Palestinian coast towards Jerusalem, reaching the small di...