Monthly Archives: September 2022

The Wrath of God

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Mustang

Introduction “Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” Many people attribute this quotation to a Chinese man named Confucius.  Except, there was never anyone named Confucius.  His name was Kong Fuzi.  Non-Chinese speakers often anglicize Asian … Continue reading →

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Roland — and his Song

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Mustang

Introduction There was an actual Roland.  Charlemagne’s biographer Einhard mentions him.  He is referred to by his Frankish name, Hruodlandus Brittannici limitis praefectus (Roland, Prefect of the borders of Brittany).  Chapter 9 of the account records Roland’s death in the … Continue reading →

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Irishmen — Blue and Gray

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Mustang

Historians tell us that more than 150,000 Irishmen, most of whom were recent immigrants (and many of whom were not yet U.S. citizens), joined the Union Army during the Civil War.  Some of these young men joined out of loyalty to … Continue reading →

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British Ignobility

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Mustang

Introduction British colonial administrators were almost always members of the nobility — the peers and landed gentry.  But there were two groups of nobles: high nobles and everyone else.  In North America, the colonial administrators were mostly minor nobility.  Very few “high born” … Continue reading →

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