We may remark, too, that this more equitable tone of opinion grew up spontaneously, without any legal restriction on the rate of interest--no such
Domestic Peace Restored
Never again do we hear of the law of debtor and creditor as disturbing Athenian tranquillity.Continuing Solon's Early Greek Legislation,our
Solon’s Law on Debts
We are told that after a short interval it became eminently acceptable in the general public mind, and procured for Solon a great increase of
Solon Acts Decisively for the Poor
It had happened in several Grecian states that the governing oligarchies, either by quarrels among their own members or by the general bad condition
Harshness of Greek Society
It is on the occasion of Solon's legislation that we obtain our first glimpse--unfortunately but a glimpse--of the actual state of Attica and its
Disease Limits Cossack’s Advances
". . . a fearful scurvy showed itself among the troops, a disease common to those who arrive in cold and damp climates, in savage and almost
Czar Ivan Celebrates Siberia’s Conquest
After taking Tarkhan, the Cossacks entered the country of the Ostiaks and their prince Samar.Continuing The Cossacks Conquer Siberia,our selection
Kutchum Strikes Back
The Tatar fortress was taken by assault. The conquerors continued their navigation.Continuing The Cossacks Conquer Siberia,our selection from
Cossacks Enter Sibir
We have satiated our vengeance," they said. "It is time to turn back. New combats will be dangerous for us, since very soon we shall be unable to