Do you recall the great fight between Tiberius Gracchus and the Senate? The Revolt of the Ciompi? The Iberian Union? The Sepoy Rebellion? No? Not surprising. These events, while critical turning points in the world powers of the day of Rome, Florence, Spain, Portugal and Britain, are mostly forgotten to history. And, so too will … Continue reading The arc of our politics — sound and fury, signifying nothing
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Parading the banks of the Rubicon …
The president wants a grand military parade. Why have we not historically had such displays? At the height of its power, before it succumbed to tyranny, the Roman Republic was the undisputed ruler of the Mediterranean Basin. But, even as Roman troops spread republican rule, the legions were not permitted to enter their capital city, out … Continue reading Parading the banks of the Rubicon …
James R. Neal 