Dante was alone -- except in his visionary world, solitary and companionless.Continuing Dante Composes he Divine Comedy,our selection from Essay
The Journey of The Divine Comedy
The very form in which it is cast is that of a journey, difficult, toilsome, perilous, and full of change.Continuing Dante Composes he Divine
Why Dante Did Not Govern Florence
The commons were on their side, the moderate men, the party of law, the lovers of republican government, and for the most part the magistrates; but
Political Life and The Divine Comedy
In ancient history all that is most memorable and instructive gathers round cities; civilization and empire were concentrated within
Maximillian Executed
Today's installment concludes Mexico Rejects Maximilian,the name of our combined selection from Charles A. Fyffe and Felix Salm-Salm. The concluding
“The Emperor Is Saved”
On June 17th I awoke in very good spirits. I had slept excellently on my hard couch, and across my dreams I heard continually the joyful news, “The
General Vaccination Program Established
Today's installment concludes Jenner Introduces Vaccination,our selection from Medical Portrait Gallery by Sir Thomas J. Pettigrew published in
Jenner Presents His Findings on Vaccination to the Royal Society
The subject began to excite the attention of the medical profession, and all were eager to put the matter to the test of experiment.Continuing
How Jenner Became Interested in Curing Smallpox
The subject of smallpox was mentioned, upon which she observed, "I cannot take that disease, for I have had the cowpox." This was sufficient to excite