We have been hailing the Civil Rights Era as a grand and universal success for decades. Desegregation is an unquestionable good in the eyes of all good Americans. So, let’s take a
Seems a bit early to be writing this, but the fact is the history is already written. The nails are in the coffin. It’s already happened. The US is down 34 to 10, and there are only 2 minutes to
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth chapter of William the Conqueror, by Jacob Abbot (published 1877). (Continued from Part 3) IV. William’s Reign in Normandy From the time of William’s obtaining quiet
By the last quarter of the 19th century, and into the first decade of the 20th, the British Empire was still the world’s dominant power. Yet, it was not so dominant as
This is an excerpt of a larger work which examines the political, economic, philosophic, technological and social issues precipitating civilization’s demise, and looks at what happens next. Contrary to the common conception,
Editor’s Note: This is the third chapter of William the Conqueror, by Jacob Abbot (published 1877). (Continued from Part 2) III. The Accession After spending a little time at Paris, Robert took
Editor’s Note: The following is from Brave Men and Brave Deeds, by M.B. Synge (published 1907) Somewhat over a hundred years ago there used to be seen, riding or driving in a
When criminals are executed, they are given a narrative reading their charges and sentence. For a few hundred years in Europe and America, that narrative would include the description of the accused
Editor’s Note: This is the second chapter of William the Conqueror, by Jacob Abbot (published 1877). (Continued from Part 1) II. The Birth of William Although Rouen is now very far before
You can find Part 1 here. A Ram “Behind Him” “Abraham lifted his eyes and behold, a ram [behind him?] held in a thicket by its horns.” – Genesis 22:13 Usually, this
Editor’s Note: This is the first chapter of William the Conqueror, by Jacob Abbot (published 1877) I. Normandy One of those great events in English history, which occur at distant intervals, and
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