by Rudyard Kipling It was not part of their blood, It came to them very late, With long arrears to make good, When the Saxon began to hate. They were not easily
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
Editor’s note: The following is extracted from Tremendous Trifles, by G. K. Chesterton (published 1909). There is only one reason why all grown-up people do not play with toys; and it is
Editor’s Note: If you have not yet read Moira’s earth-shattering book, The Last Closet, then you should do so. It is not an easy read by any means, but is important in
Editor’s Note: This poem, from our resident poet, Ian McLeod, seems appropriate for Independence Day. You can read more of his poetry here. I was climbing a mountain and saw a man
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: 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
Editor’s note: The following comprises the first chapter of Seven Roman Statesmen of the Later Republic, by Sir Charles Oman (published 1902). I. The Later Days of the Roman RepublicThere was a
Editor’s note: The following is extracted from National Epics, by Kate Milner Rabb (published 1896). The Lusiad (Os Lusíadas), by Luís Vaz de Camões, is the national epic poem of Portugal. When Jupiter,
Editor’s note: The following is extracted from Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail, by Theodore Roosevelt (published 1888). The old race of Rocky Mountain hunters and trappers, of reckless, dauntless Indian fighters,
Editor’s note: The following is extracted from History, by Bernadotte Perrin (published 1912). (Go back to previous chapter) But while Ephorus and Theopompus were yet writing, a new personage had entered the
Editor’s note: The following is extracted from History, by Bernadotte Perrin (published 1912). (Go back to previous chapter) The interrupted task of Thucydides was completed by Xenophon, who tried to follow his
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