. . . the existing government is ranked merely as one of the contending parties. The virtuous citizen is enjoined, not to come forward in its support,
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Laws on Individual Behavior
Among the various laws of Solon, there are few which have attracted more notice than that which pronounces the man who in a sedition stood aloof, and
Oldest New Testament Copy to Go on Display
by Jack Le MoineFrom the latest happenings in things historical. This article Oldest Complete New Testament to Go on Display At British Museum was
Basic History Library Released
Free library is now available for download together with a subscription to the mailing list of History Moments Blog.The Basic History Library allows
On Children’s Stories
"A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest.”- C.S. LewisMore on C.S.
Solon’s Labor Laws
The general tone of Grecian sentiment recognized no occupations as perfectly worthy of a free citizen except arms, agriculture, and athletic and
When the Greeks Fought the Amazons
So when they understood one another, the men spoke to the Amazons as follows . . . .Translated by George C. Macaulay -- our special project
Act of Supremacy
By the Act of Supremacy authority in all matters ecclesiastical was vested solely in the Crown. The courts spiritual became as thoroughly the king's
Parliament Supports King’s Claim
The parliament forbade by statute any further appeals to the papal court; and on a petition from the clergy in convocation the houses granted power to