The Training School Reader. [Ed.] by W.J. Unwin. 2nd Book, Division 1 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1853 Excerpt: ...The battle was a fatal one for France; the slaughter was tremendous, and her defeat decisive. The prisoners are said to have exceeded their captors in number, and Henry sullied his fame by ordering many of them to be put to death. The noblest were reserved to witness his triumphant entrance into London. In 1418, Henry again led an army to France. Caen, Bayeux, Falaise, successively yielded to his arms, and the fall of Rouen at length compelled the French government to treat with the conqueror. After several months of negotiation, all Henry's terms were agreed to, he received the French princess Catherine in marriage, and the "perpetual peace" was signed. The dauphin, however, still held out. Henry drove him from place to place, but in the midst of his conquests a fatal disease seized him, and in 1422, at the early age of 84, he died at Vincennes. LESSON XV.--FEIDAT. THE EFFECTS OF CHEISTIANITT. Christianity has not only an adaptation for improving the condition of society, but it has actually won its moral victories, and in all ages has exhibited its trophies. In every pagan country where it has prevailed, it has also abolished idolatry, with its sanguinary and polluted rites. It also effected this mighty revolution, that the sanctions of religion should no longer be in favour of the worst passions and practices, but be directed against them. It has raised the standard of morality, and by that means, even where its full effects have not been suffered to display themselves, has insensibly improved the manners of every Christian State. "What heathen nations are, in point of morals, is now well known; and the information on this subject, which for several years past has been increasing, has put it out of the power of infidels to urge the superio...