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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 ...

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Feb 12

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 sinc...

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Feb 5

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 Engli...

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Jan 29

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 g...

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Jan 22

“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 Christi...

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Jan 15

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 “...

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Jan 11

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 u...

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Jan 4

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 flinchi...

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Dec 28, 2020

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...

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Dec 19, 2020

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 el...