Book Review: The Histories by Herodotus
“They are free – yes – but not entirely free; for they have a master, and that master is Law, which they fear much more than your subjects fear you.”
– The Histories VII. 104.
Tag: North Africa
The Death of Saint Louis IX
“Into thy hands I commend my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O Lord, the God of truth.”
– Psalms 30:6
Book Review: The Age of Martyrs by Abbot Giuseppe Ricciotti
“Rejoice, ye just, in the Lord: and give praise to the remembrance of his holiness.”
– Psalm 96:12
Book Review: The Confessions of Saint Augustine
“Thou touchedst me, and I burned for Thy peace.” – St. Augustine
Book Review: History of the Byzantine State by George Ostrogorsky
“Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.”
– 1 Peter 2:17
Prester John
“Put not your trust in princes: in the children of men, in whom there is no salvation.”
– Psalms 145:2-3