But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant.- Matthew 20:26.
Archives for August 2015
From Solon to Pericles
Athen's democracy progressed much after Solon. We shall see that the democracy of the ensuing century fulfilled the conditions of order, as well as of
Darius Disposes of His Great Bridge
Thus said Darius and hastened on his march forwards.Translated by George C. Macaulay -- our special project presenting the complete Herodotus
Foundation of Athen’s Democracy
Aristotle tells us that Solon bestowed upon the people as much power as was indispensable, but no more: the power to elect their magistrates and hold
Wales Pacified
The Welsh settled down peaceably on their lands and generally adopted the English customs. Except a few great lords, their gentry were still the
History Carnival for August, 2015
Here is the best of the history blogs for last month. Every month the History Carnival provides these links.Comment: there is no formal
The Constitution
Bringing the best history on the web. -- From Crash Course, their US History Series, #8. The Constitution, the Articles, and Federalism, published on
On Success
From our Humor Department:There are times when everything you do turns to gold. Don't worry. It will pass.- A lesson from history.
Death for Welsh Leader
Seldom has a shameful and violent death been better merited than by a double-dyed traitor like David, false by turns to his country and his king; nor