A clash of empires

In 1494, the high castle walls that had dominated the Middle Ages came tumbling down in clouds of gunpowder smoke. It was the start of a new age

“America is lost! Must we fall beneath the blow? Or have we resources that may repair the mischiefs?” These are the opening words of a memo in the hand of George III in the wake of the 1783 Peace of P

It was the summer of 1066 and two powerful leaders were rallying their supporters behind them and preparing for war. Their clash would result in political chaos, the spilling of much blood, and one of

WAR, EMPIRE AND THE STRUGGLE FOR A NEW WORLD

ARAPILES, SALAMANCA, SPAIN 22 JULY 1812

The German war on Allied convoys