We have been hailing the Civil Rights Era as a grand and universal success for decades. Desegregation is an unquestionable good in the eyes of all good Americans. So, let’s take a
Editor’s note: The following is extracted from History, by Bernadotte Perrin (published 1912). (Go back to previous chapter) But the Ancient History of the Greeks never emancipated itself wholly from the influence of the epic poems. The revolt against it
Fellow Countrymen: We meet to celebrate the birthday of America. That coming of a new life always excites our interest. Although we know in the case of the individual that it has
Editor’s Note: The Distinguished Gentleman, Adam Piggot, has had many great articles lately. If you are not following his site, you are missing out. Here is another good one. An article
Editor’s note: The following comprises the third chapter of Seven Roman Statesmen of the Later Republic, by Sir Charles Oman (published 1902). III. Caius Gracchus In studying the career of Tiberius Gracchus
Editor’s Note: Another great post from our Aussie budday, Adam Piggott, over at Pushing Rubber Downhill. Check out his other articles, which are also fantastic. A wonderful article from Jupes at
Editor’s note: The following episode from the Second Opium War is extracted from Heroes of Britain in Peace and War, by Edwin Hodder (published 1892). The scene now is in the town
Author’s Note: I am going to be discussing various historical political leaders. I am not endorsing their policies or political viewpoints. I am not saying they are all good and admirable men.
Editor’s note: The following is extracted from Noble Lives and Noble Deeds, by Edward A. Horton (published 1910). Heinrich Schliemann was born at Kalkorst, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, in 1822. He was the son of
It can be tempting, times being what they are, to accept the state of the land at face value and concern one’s self with a nation (term used loosely for the sake
Editor’s note: The following comprises the second chapter of Seven Roman Statesmen of the Later Republic, by Sir Charles Oman (published 1902). II. Tiberius GracchusBy the third quarter of the second century
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