Memorable Battles in English History
A concise critical survey of major English battles from Hastings to the Crimean War. The author highlights Marlborough’s strategic patience and balanced judgment, comparing him with Caesar and Napoleon, while noting moral heroism gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport Adams
Hastings
Harold
Lewes
Simon de Montfort
Cressy
Edward the Black Prince
Agincourt
Henry the
Charles the First
Cromwell
Traile
Marlborough
César
Hannibal
Condé
Turenne
Napoleon
Wellington
Godolphin
Gladstone portrait bought by Duke of Westminster at Academy Exhibition
An 19th century item notes Millais portrait of Mr Gladstone, acclaimed at the Academy Exhibition, now reportedly purchased by the Duke of Westminster. An advertisement attests Dr de Jongh's Light Brown Cod Liver Oil's efficacy in consumption and wasting diseases, with coroner Hardwicke praising its palatability and therapeutic value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Jongh
Strand
London
Memorable Battles and Lives of the Commanders
A revised edition of a military history work by H Davenport Adams, featuring frontispiece and battle plans. Published by Griffith and Farran in cloth binding, no price listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Davenport Adams
Griffith and Farran
Disestablishment Debate in Bradford Faces Strong Views
A large Bradford audience at the Mechanics Institute heard Rev. R. P. Macmaster defend disestablishment and challenge Rev. J. T. Maguinness on misuse of the Liberation Society. The discussion touched church state relations, property, and liberty, with notable clergymen and aldermen weighing in and future replies promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Macmaster
J. T. Maguinness
Mechanics’ Institute
Bradford
Alderman John Hill
Dr. Fraser
March Timson
J. H. Lewis
J. Bruce
W. Wood
Alderman Watson
Alderman Wilcock
John Andrew
Leeds
J. L. Morley
Henry Illingworth
Elias Thomas
Church Defence Society
Liberation Society
Church of England
Maguinness
Macmaster
House of Commons
Episcopal Church
Church Association
England
Ciples
Hear
London Missionary Society
Madagascar
Falmouth
J. LieHrroot
St. Paul’s Church
Manningham
G. F. H. Rowe
St. Stephen’s Church
Church of
Rome
Church of Rome
Fraser
E. Thomas
J. Lightfoot
Lightfoot
Thomas
Rowe
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