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From Quotes by Thomas Bulfinch
- The word "Chivalry" is derived from the French Cheval, a horse.
- Thus we hope to teach mythology not as a study, but as a relaxation from study; to give our work the charm of a story-book,…
- The Romans held Britain from the invasion of Julius Caesar till their voluntary withdrawal from the island, A.D. 420,- that is, about five hundred years.
- Shields were generally made of wood, covered with leather, or some similar substance. To secure them, in some sort, from being cut through by the…
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