Tippecanoe and Texas Too: February 28, 1845
This text comes from our book, Lands of Hope and Promise: A History of North America. In May 1836, John C. Calhoun said: “there [are]...
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Catholic Textbook Project
- Feb 19, 2021
- 3 min
The Emperor Returns: February 26, 1815
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations II: The Making of the Modern World. Almost immediately after arriving on Elba in May...
Catholic Textbook Project
- Feb 12, 2021
- 4 min
Slaughter in Saragossa: February 20, 1809
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations II: The Making of the Modern World. The Bourbon Carlos IV had been king of Spain...
Catholic Textbook Project
- Feb 5, 2021
- 2 min
Execution of the Queen of Scots: February 8, 1587
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations I: The History of Christian Civilization. Elizabeth’s one serious rival for the...
Catholic Textbook Project
- Jan 29, 2021
- 4 min
Conclusion to a Bootless Victory: February 2, 1848
This text comes from our book, Lands of Hope and Promise: A History of North America. It was September 13. [General Winfield] Scott had...
Catholic Textbook Project
- Jan 22, 2021
- 4 min
“Cruel and Barbarous Martyrdom” at Ayubale: January 25, 1704
This text comes from our book, Lands of Hope and Promise: A History of North America. In 1680, a band of pagan Indians attacked a...
Catholic Textbook Project
- Jan 15, 2021
- 7 min
The Pope Condemns a “Phantom Heresy”: January 22, 1899
This text comes from our book, Lands of Hope and Promise: A History of North America. It continues a discussion of the struggle between...
Catholic Textbook Project
- Jan 11, 2021
- 3 min
What Happened on the Way to the Opera: January 14, 1858
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations II: The Making of the Modern World. Emperor though he was, Napoleon III had to keep...
Catholic Textbook Project
- Jan 4, 2021
- 3 min
The Birth of One Who Loved the Wounds of Christ: January 3, 1694
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations II: The Making of the Modern World. I have been in great battles without ever...
Catholic Textbook Project
- Dec 28, 2020
- 7 min
The Cristero Revolt Begins: January 1, 1927
This text comes from our book, Lands of Hope and Promise: A History of North America. While Obregón, fearing to jeopardize his power, had...
Catholic Textbook Project
- Dec 18, 2020
- 4 min
A Christmas Present for Old Abe: December 22, 1865
This text comes from our book, Lands of Hope and Promise: A History of North America. On November 7, 1864, the day before the northern...
Catholic Textbook Project
- Dec 14, 2020
- 4 min
Congress Approves Prohibition: December 18, 1917
This text comes from our book, Lands of Hope and Promise: A History of North America. Folks in Norfolk, Virginia had gathered to witness...
Catholic Textbook Project
- Dec 4, 2020
- 4 min
Martin Luther Defies the Pope: December 10, 1520
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations I: The History of Christian Civilization. Martin Luther did not intend to destroy the...
Catholic Textbook Project
- Nov 30, 2020
- 4 min
The Pope Crowns His Enemy: December 2, 1804
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations II: The Making of the Modern World. Despite all the negotiations, despite the hopes...
Catholic Textbook Project
- Nov 20, 2020
- 3 min
Final Surrender: November 25, 1491
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations I: The History of Christian Civilization. One of the greatest, most revolutionary...
Catholic Textbook Project
- Nov 13, 2020
- 3 min
Kentucky Adopts Jefferson’s “Resolves”: November 16, 1798
This text comes from our book, Lands of Hope and Promise: A History of North America. Though a little cowed by the XYZ Affair, the...
Catholic Textbook Project
- Nov 6, 2020
- 4 min
The Storm that Stirred the Dust Bowl: November 11, 1933
This text comes from our book, Lands of Hope and Promise: A History of North America. Among the states hardest hit by the Great...
Catholic Textbook Project
- Oct 30, 2020
- 3 min
A Plea for Peace -- Ignored: November 1, 1914
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations II: The Making of the Modern World. Pope Benedict lost no time setting out to win the...
Catholic Textbook Project
- Oct 23, 2020
- 3 min
The Blackshirts March on Rome: October 27, 1922
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations II: The Making of the Modern World. The end of the Great War proved a disappointment...
Catholic Textbook Project
- Oct 16, 2020
- 4 min
An Archduke Weds a Princess : October 21, 1911
This text comes from our book, Light to the Nations II: The Making of the Modern World. By 1914, Franz Josef had reigned for 65 years...
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