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Indian History
The Lessons of Empire
The British Empire’s hostile breakup with India should have taught everyone two things: money cannot buy love, and power does not command respect.
by W. Somerset Maugham 1874-1965
Modern History
The Verdict of History
Two of the Victorian Age’s most distinguished historians locked horns over the question of whether historians should be nice.
by John Acton, 1st Baron Acton 1834-1902
The Considerate Queen
When the young Aga Khan visited London in 1898 he was presented to Queen Victoria, and found her cultural sensitivity deeply touching.
by Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah, Aga Khan III 1877-1957
William Shakespeare
The Quality of Mercy
Shylock is savouring revenge on Antonio for years of disgusting mistreatment, but the judge warns him to temper his demands.
by William Shakespeare 1564-1616
Classical History
Nero’s Torches
Sensing that the Great Fire of Rome in 64 (though entertaining) was damaging his public image, the Emperor Nero looked around for someone to blame.
by Cornelius Tacitus ?56-?120
Character and Conduct
A Little Savoir Faire
At the Berlin Congress of Powers in 1878, the draft of the Prime Minister’s keynote speech had his anxious aides scuttling about like ants.
by George W. E. Russell 1812-1904
