World’s Story Volume V- Italy, France, Spain and Portugal
History
About
Welcome to the fifth installment of the captivating 15-volume series, The World’s Story, expertly edited by Eva March Tappan. This volume presents a rich tapestry of history through prose, poetry, and art, offering a deep dive into the cultural and artistic heritage of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal, from ancient times to the dawn of the 20th century. Explore enthralling topics such as the brilliance of Italian painters and poets, the tumultuous events of the French Revolution, the somber realities of the Spanish Inquisition, and the daring adventures of Portuguese explorers. Join us for a mesmerizing journey through time, narrated by Sonia, with an impressive cast bringing these stories to life.
Episodes
- 127 - The search for Prester John 1486 by John Fiske
This episode from The World's Story series, Volume V, focuses on Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. It delves into their history, art, and culture from ancient times to the early 20th century, featuring topics like Italian art, the French…
- 126 - Prince Henry the Navigator 1394-1460 by John Fiske
This episode of The World's Story, Volume V, focuses on European history, covering Italian art, the French Revolution, the Spanish Inquisition, and Portuguese explorers like Prince Henry the Navigator.
- 125 - Portugal Part II Exploration and discovery Historical note
This episode focuses on Portugal's exploration and discovery, as part of World's Story Volume V which covers the history of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal from ancient times to the dawn of the 20th century.
- 124 - A joust at the court of Portugal about 1400 by Sir John Froissart
This episode from The World's Story Volume V focuses on a joust at the court of Portugal around 1400, as described by Sir John Froissart. The volume generally covers the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 123 - The betrothal of Princess Philippa 1385 by Sir John Froissart
This episode covers the betrothal of Princess Philippa in 1385, as part of "The World's Story, Volume V: Italy, France, Spain and Portugal." The volume explores the cultural and artistic heritage of these countries through various historic…
- 122 - The coronation of Inez de Castro about 1347 by Felicia D Hemans
This episode from The World's Story V series focuses on the coronation of Inez de Castro around 1347, within a broader exploration of the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 121 - The penance of a prince about 1240 by Edward McMurdo
This episode, part of The World's Story series, delves into the history of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal up to the 20th century, covering topics like art, the French Revolution, the Spanish Inquisition, and Portuguese exploration.
- 120 - How the first king of Portugal won his kingdom 1139-1185 by Oswald Crawfurd
This episode from The World's Story series discusses how the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, established his kingdom between 1139 and 1185. The World's Story Volume V covers the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, and Po…
- 119 - Portugal Part I The age of chivalry Historical note
This episode delves into Portugal's Age of Chivalry, as part of The World's Story Volume V. The series explores the history and art of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal from ancient times to the early 20th century.
- 118 - The crossing of the Douro 1809 by Charles Lever
This episode from The World's Story Volume V delves into the history of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal, featuring topics like the crossing of the Douro in 1809, Italian art, the French Revolution, the Spanish Inquisition, and Portugues…
- 117 - The queen and her superintendent by Mrs M G Quincy Sleeper
This episode from The World's Story, Vol. V, delves into the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. It covers topics ranging from Italian artists and poets to the French Revolution, the Spanish Inquisition, and Portugue…
- 116 - Spanish home life in the seventeenth century by Mrs M G Quincy Sleeper
This episode focuses on Spanish home life in the 17th century, presented as part of The World's Story Volume V. The series explores the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 115 - Velasquez the greatest of Spanish painters 1599-1660 by Mrs M G Quincy Sleeper
This episode focuses on the Spanish painter Velasquez (1599-1660) as part of The World's Story, Volume V, which covers the history and art of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 114 - Spain Part IV The period of decline Historical note
This episode of The World's Story Volume V covers "Spain Part IV: The period of decline." The series explores the history, culture, and art of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 113 - Captain Cuellar of the Armada and his troubles 1588 by James Anthony Froude
This episode from The World's Story, Vol. V, covers Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal, featuring Captain Cuellar of the Armada in 1588. The series dives into cultural and artistic heritage from ancient times to the 20th century.
- 112 - The knight of the windmills by Miguel de Cervantes 1547-1616
This episode of The World's Story, Volume V, focuses on Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal, presenting historical and artistic heritage through prose, poetry, and art. It delves into topics like Italian art, the French Revolution, the Span…
- 111 - The Escurial by Theophile Gautier translated by C F Bates
This episode from 'The World's Story Volume V' covers Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal, featuring topics like Italian painters and poets, the French Revolution, the Spanish Inquisition, and Portuguese explorers. The content includes pros…
- 110 - The abdication of Charles 1556 by William H Prescott
This episode focuses on the abdication of Charles in 1556, as detailed in Volume V of The World's Story series. The volume covers the cultural and artistic heritage of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 109 - The first voyage around the World by Eva March Tappan
This episode, part of The World's Story series, covers the history of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal from antiquity to the early 1900s. It delves into topics like Italian art and poetry, the French Revolution, the Spanish Inquisition,…
- 108 - Spain Part III Spain at the height of her power Historical note
This episode, Spain Part III, focuses on Spain at the height of its power. It is part of 'The World's Story, Vol. V,' a series exploring the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 107 - The return of Columbus 1493 by Washington Irving
This episode features a narration of Washington Irving’s account regarding the return of Christopher Columbus in 1493. It is part of the fifth volume of The World’s Story series, which covers the history of Italy, France, Spain, and Portug…
- 106 - Columbus at the court of Spain by Vacslav Brozik Bohemian artist 1851-1901 painting p 482
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- 105 - A glimpse of Columbus in Spain 1492 by James Fenimore Cooper
The World's Story, Volume V, edited by Eva March Tappan, explores the history of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. This installment features topics like Italian art and poetry, the French Revolution, the Spanish Inquisition, and Portugue…
- 104 - The governor of the Alhambra and the notary by Washington Irving
This episode from The World's Story V focuses on 'The Governor of the Alhambra and the Notary' by Washington Irving, presenting prose, poetry, and art related to Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 103 - The surrender of Granada 1492 by Washington Irving
This episode from The World's Story series focuses on the surrender of Granada in 1492. It is part of Volume V, which covers the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal from ancient times to the early 20th century.
- 102 - Torquemada and the catholic king by Jean Paul Laurens French artist 1838 painting p 458
This episode from World's Story Vol. V discusses the painting "Torquemada and the Catholic King" by Jean Paul Laurens, referencing page 458. The volume covers the history and art of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 101 - The elopment of Ferdinand and Isabella 1469 by John S C Abbott
This episode focuses on the elopement of Ferdinand and Isabella in 1469, as detailed in The World's Story Volume V. The series explores the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 100 - Spain Part II The reign of Ferdinand and Isabella Historical note
This episode covers the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella in Spain as part of The World's Story Volume V. The series explores the history, prose, poetry, and art of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 099 - The Cid and the leper eleventh century an old Spanish ballad translated by J G Lockhart
This episode focuses on an old Spanish ballad, 'The Cid and the Leper,' translated by J.G. Lockhart, from the 'World's Story Volume V' series which covers Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 098 - Diego Perez ''the Pounder'' from an old Spanish ballad translated by J G Lockhart
This episode discusses Diego Perez 'the Pounder,' featured in an old Spanish ballad translated by J. G. Lockhart. It is part of The World's Story Volume V, which covers the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 097 - King Roderick and the magic tower 709 AD an ancient legend related by Washington Irving
This episode from World's Story Volume V covers the legend of King Roderick and the magic tower in 709 AD, as related by Washington Irving. The series, edited by Eva March Tappan, explores the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, a…
- 096 - The challenge of Paulus about 672 AD by Paulus
This episode from The World's Story Vol. V covers the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal, featuring topics like Italian art and poetry, the French Revolution, the Spanish Inquisition, and Portuguese exploration.
- 095 - The white hind of Sertorius about 80 BC by Plutarch
This episode covers 'The white hind of Sertorius' from approximately 80 BC, as presented in Eva March Tappan's World's Story Volume V. The series explores the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 094 - The sacrifice of the people of Saguntum 219 BC by Mrs M G Quincy Sleeper
This episode from 'The World's Story Volume V' focuses on the sacrifice of the people of Saguntum in 219 BC. The volume covers the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal from ancient times to the early 20th century.
- 093 - Spain Part I Under the Romans and the Moors Historical note
This episode, Spain Part I, delves into the historical influence of the Romans and Moors. It is part of The World's Story, Volume V, focusing on the cultural heritage of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 092 - The soldiers' dream by Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille French artist 1848 painting p 418
This episode of The World's Story Vol. V focuses on Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille's painting "The Soldiers' Dream." It is part of a series exploring the history and art of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 091 - The defense of Champigny by Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille born in Paris 1848 painting p 406
This episode focuses on Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille's painting depicting the defense of Champigny. It is part of The World's Story Volume V, a series exploring the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 090 - One day under the Commune 1871 by John Leighton
This episode of The World's Story, Volume V, focuses on 'One Day Under the Commune 1871' by John Leighton. The series explores the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 089 - The white flag of Sedan 1870 by Emile Zola
This episode, part of 'The World’s Story Volume V,' focuses on 'The White Flag of Sedan 1870' by Emile Zola. It delves into the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal, covering topics from ancient times to the early 20th…
- 088 - France Part VIII The Franco-Prussian War Historical note
This episode, France Part VIII, covers the Franco-Prussian War as part of The World's Story, Volume V, which explores the history of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal. The series features prose, poetry, and art, narrated by Sonia.
- 087 - The death of Napoleon 1821 by Isaac McLellan
This episode from The World's Story Vol. V covers the death of Napoleon in 1821, as part of a broader exploration of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal's history, art, and culture up to the 20th century.
- 086 - Evening of the battle of Waterloo by Ernest Crofts English painter 1847 painting p 384
This episode, part of The World's Story Volume V, discusses the painting 'Evening of the Battle of Waterloo' by Ernest Crofts. The series covers the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 085 - Waterloo 1815 by Victor Hugo
This episode from The World's Story Volume V covers Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal, featuring topics like the French Revolution and Portuguese explorers, narrated by Sonia.
- 084 - When Napoleon returned from Elba 1815 by Napoleon Bonaparte
This episode focuses on Napoleon Bonaparte's return from Elba in 1815. It is part of 'The World's Story Volume V,' which covers the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal from ancient times to the early 20th century.
- 083 - The return of Napoleon from Elba 1815 by Anonymous
This episode from The World's Story, Volume V, covers the return of Napoleon from Elba in 1815. The series explores the history and culture of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 082 - The coming of Louis XVIII 1814 by Louisa Muhlbach
This episode covers the coming of Louis XVIII in 1814, as part of The World’s Story, Vol. V series. The volume focuses on the history and art of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 081 - The retreat from Moscow by Adolphe Yvon French painter 1817-1893 painting p 352
This episode delves into European history from antiquity to the early 20th century, covering Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal through prose, poetry, and art. It highlights topics like Italian artists, the French Revolution, the Spanish I…
- 080 - The retreat from Moscow 1812 by Victor Hugo
This episode from 'The World's Story Volume V' discusses historical and artistic themes from Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal, spanning from ancient times to the early 20th century. It highlights topics such as Italian art, the French Re…
- 079 - The battle of Eylau 1807 by Isaac McLellan
This episode from 'The World's Story Volume V' covers the Battle of Eylau in 1807. The series explores the history and cultural heritage of Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
- 078 - The eighteenth Brumaire by Francois Bouchot French artist 1800-1842 painting p 347
This episode, part of The World's Story Vol. V, focuses on the painting 'The Eighteenth Brumaire' by Francois Bouchot. The volume covers history and art from Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.