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Born in Cardiff in 1927 Peter Cosslett spent his early life in the Merchant Marines,where he became fascinated by the power and drama of...
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"The Edict of Nantes" (1598) In an effort to end the years of religious wars,Henry 1V of France issued an Edict which grante...
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Grinling Gibbons 1648 - 1721 This master carver to Charles 11 was renowned in his day - 17th century England - for his exquisi...
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