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85Why Napoleon is awesome
by glassvisage
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, King of Italy, born Napoleone di Buonaparte (August 15, 1769 - May 5, 1821), was a general during the French Revolution, the ruler of France as First Consul (Premier Consul)... published 2 years ago
82Layman's Review: Beethoven - Symphony No. 3, Eroica
by M. Beck
Beethoven's Eroica symphony opens with two chords heard round the world. These two simple but powerful triads in E flat shook the foundations of serene early 19th century music. This was a battle cry. This was a Clarion call to a new understanding of music... published 10 months ago
65Napoleon Bonaparte's "Manhood" Kept Under Bed
by Andromeda10
Napoleon Bonaparte, the 18th and 19th century French commander and self-crowned Ruler of France, died while in exile on the island of St. Helena in May 1821. After his death, it is said that Abbe Vignali, the... published 5 months ago
61History Often Depends On Who Writes It
by William F. Torpey
I was just a boy during World War II, but I have many memories, both good and bad. It's been said that the history of the world will be written by the victors; if the Axis powers had won that war, who knows what the history books would be saying now? published 3 months ago
66Who Says I Can't Vote?
by William F. Torpey
There's a chance that the 21st Century will usher in a new age of enlightenment -- at least in the age of voting rights. Now that the Constitution allows blacks, women and 18-year-olds to vote, isn't it time that voting becomes the birthright that it truly is? published 8 months ago
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