“Author reports that a group of tortoises was given to the British by India's natives during the Seven Years War which ended in 1763. The last of those tortoises died in 2004 at the age of 255.” — Patrick N. Allitt Copy Share Image
“Author reports that a group of tortoises was given to the British by India's natives during the Seven Years War which ended in 1763.… — Patrick N. Allitt Copy Share Image
“If you study a historical episode and feel good about it, it probably means that you haven't had it explained very well. Historical conflict… — Patrick N. Allitt Copy Share Image
“Author relates the reaction of an Irish village to a landowner who tried to raise rents on the land's occupants. The villagers refused to… — Patrick N. Allitt Copy Share Image
