Category Archives: Government & Politics

The Democratic Republic vs. the Aristocracy

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Ron Pavellas

“… I love you with all my heart, and pray for the continuance of your life until you should be tired of it yourself.” Thus ends the letter of 15 August 1820 from Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, the men … Continue reading →

Posted in Government & Politics, History | Tagged Aristocracy, aristoi, democratic republic, Federalists, French Revolution, άριστοι, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, University of Groningen, Xenophon | 12 Comments

Thomas Cromwell & Henry VIII of England

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Ron Pavellas

Compelling and believable historical fiction continues to encourage me to look further into non-fiction accounts of historical figures, in this case a complex of figures surrounding Thomas Cromwell and his King, Henry VIII. The book is Wolf Hall, by Hilary … Continue reading →

Posted in Books & Literature, Church & Religion, Government & Politics, History | Tagged Catherine Howard, Consorts of Henry VIII, Hilary Mantel, King Henry VIII of England, Lord Chancellor of England, Sir Thomas More, Thomas Cromwell | Leave a comment

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