Animal Farm , written by George Orwell , is a political fable that tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their cruel human master, hoping to create a society where all animals are equal, free, and happy. Inspired by the dream of the wise old pig Old Major, the animals overthrow the farmer Mr. Jones and take control of the farm, renaming it Animal Farm. At first, the animals work together to build an egalitarian community based on the principles of Animalism, summarized in the Seven Commandments painted on the barn wall. However, over time, the pigs—led by the cunning and power-hungry Napoleon—begin to seize control. They gradually assume privileges, manipulate language and truth, and use fear and propaganda to maintain power. Eventually, they become indistinguishable from the humans they once overthrew. This allegory clearly reflects the events of the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the rise of Stalinism. The animals represent different social and political groups...
Agincourt battle
In 1337, war between England and France broke out when Edward III claimed the vacant throne of France.
One of the most famous victories in English history was achieved by Henry V at Agincourt.
The conflict was interrupted by other tragic events such as the Bubonic plague or Black Death.
Under Henry VI's reign, the French obtained spectacular victories thanks to Joan of Arc.
In the end, the English kings had lost all their continental possessions.
Opposition to the Church developed in the second half of the 14th century under the leadership of John Wycliffe, a member of Oxford University who attacked the supremacy of the Pope.
From 1454 to 1485 there was a civil war between the two noble houses of York and Lancaster.
It was called the War of the Roses because symbols of Lancaster and York families were respectively red rose and white rose.
The war was won by Henry Tudor of the Lancastrian dynasty, and he became Henry VII of England.
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