It is clear to me therefore by every kind of proof that Cambyses was mad exceedingly; for otherwise he would not have attempted to deride religious
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Coup in Teheran
When the last representative element of the constitutional government, for which so many thousands had fought, suffered, and died, was wiped out in an
Iran’s Defiance; Russia’s Invasion
It was an hour before noon, and the Parliament grounds and buildings were filled with eager, excited throngs, while the galleries of the Medjlis
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