Another installment in my seriesCHURCHILL’S WORLDStories of the world during the time Winston Churchill lived in it: 1873 to
The Franks Establish Their Empire
by Jack Le MoineAs the Dark Age begins, a new empire begins.Continuing our series on France's Wars. Did you ever notice that in almost every
Babylonia
Blogging Will Durant’s History of CivilizationNo one looking at the site of ancient Babylon today would suspect that these hot and dreary wastes along
Home Rule
Another installment in my seriesCHURCHILL’S WORLDStories of the world during the time Winston Churchill lived in it: 1873 to
The Barbarians Overrun the Roman Empire
by Jack Le MoineThis is the story of when the natives of France let the Roman Empire do their fighting for them. Continuing our series on
Council of Trent Adjourns
Time: December 4, 1563Place: Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, Trent (modern Trento), ItalyThe Protestant Reformation had left the Pope’s Catholic
Egypt
Blogging Will Durant’s History of CivilizationYou know Egypt is going to get lengthy treatment (80 pages). He begins with a travelogue of a voyage up
The Fourth Party
Another installment in my seriesCHURCHILL’S WORLDStories of the world during the time Winston Churchill lived in it: 1873 to
Julius Caesar Conquers Gaul
by Jack Le MoineThis is the first story of major warfare in France's history. Introducing our series on France's Wars. Did you ever notice