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The Loss of His Voice

The Loss of His Voiceby Michael DoyleThinking on this, I must confessThe icon’s death has left a messLike Poitier and Belafonte goodJames Earl Jones rose above HollywoodWith the loss of a singular voiceBlack and white Hollywood became lessThough lives end … Continue reading

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Chronicles of Froissart – Battle of Poitiers

The Battle of Poitiers is dated at September 22, 1356 We have previously discussed The Chronicles of Froissart.  This past discussion should be read for additional information. With respect to the Battle of Poitiers, this was a major English victory in the … Continue reading

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