But though Newton had thus discovered the true cause of all the celestial motions, he did not yet possess any evidence that such a force actually
Germany and Poland
Today's installment concludes Consolidation of Germany,our selection from Prince Bismarck by Charles Lowe.If you have journeyed through all of
Bismarck’s Anti-Socialism Law
The Antisocialist Law was most stringent instrument of repression of any government in Europe. It was repeatedly prolonged by Parliament.Continuing
Bismarck Promotes Cohesive National Finance
A narrow particularism could not be laid to the charge of Bismarck, who had practically ceased to be a Prussian with the trumpet-call of
Traces of the Iroquois Conquest
Night and silence brooded over the waste, where, far as the raven could wing his flight, stretched the dark domain of solitude and horror.Previously
Unifying Influence of Germany’s Army
An appeal to fear," said Bismarck once, "never found an echo in German hearts," but an appeal to them about their armor ever had.Continuing
Bismarck’s Health Suffers
If he had learned nothing else, he said, he had learned modesty. Certainly a more unaffected mortal never breathed.Continuing Consolidation of
Advice From Las Casas
Today's installment concludes Slavery Legalized in Americas,our selection from The Spanish Conquest in America and It's Relation to the History of
Dante Opens Way to Renaissance
Today's installment concludes Dante Composes he Divine Comedy,our selection from Essay on Dante by Richard William Church published in 1878.If