It was an hour before noon, and the Parliament grounds and buildings were filled with eager, excited throngs, while the galleries of the Medjlis
Archives for September 2014
Lima Surrenders
Today's installment concludes Chile Captures Lima,our selection from The War Between Chile and Peru, 1879-1882 by Clements R. Markham published in
The Big Bang
Bringing the best history on the web. -- From Crash Course, their Big History Series, #1.In this episode, we walk you through the start of
Two Parts of Leadership
"Leadership is a combination of strategy and character. If you must be without one, be without the strategy." - U.S. General H. Norman
Russia’s Ultimatum to Persia
The acceptance by Persia of these demands meant, of course, a virtual cession of her sovereignty to Russia and Great Britain. It should be noted,
Acts of Madness of the Persian Emperor
Many such acts of madness did he both to Persians and allies, remaining at Memphis and opening ancient tombs and examining the dead
Russia Enters Persia
After the crushing defeats of the ex-Shah's two forces and his flight, Russia was still faced by a constitutional regime in Persia - and by a somewhat
Persia Taken Unawares
In this way the writer found himself in Teheran on the 12th of May last year, having agreed to serve as Treasurer-General of the Persian Empire, and
Dust Attacking Historic Records
The National Archives Blog reports upon a problem that affects us all.