But whatever may have been the opinion of Tsze-loo, Confucius was quite ready to be on friendly terms with the duke, who seems to have had no keener
Archives for December 2014
What Is “Transnational History?”
George Campbell Gosling's blog notes that this term is misused in academic circles a lot and explains why.
Livingstone Up the Zambisi
One small tin canister, about fifteen inches square, was filled with spare shirts, trousers, and shoes, to be used when we reached civilized
How to Test a Man’s Character
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham LincolnMore on Abraham
Confucius at Age 60
Every word and action of Confucius were full of such meaning to his admiring followers that they have enabled us to trace him into the retirement of
Another Version of How Darius Became Emperor
Having so done in Persia, he established twenty provinces, which the Persians themselves call satrapies . . . .Translated by George C. Macaulay
Travels of Confucius
"If any one among the princes would employ me," said he, "I would effect something considerable in the course of twelve months, and in three years the
Confucius Flees West
His life in politics and his adventures is not the image we have of Confucius.Continuing Confucius,our selection from Confucianism and Taouism by
Where Is Oliver Cromwell’s Head?
Joanne Major in All Things Georgian does a history detective on something missing.