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He was the first, and by many thought the best historian to successfully gauge the character of the Greek state. His clear and concise statements of the doctrine of "might makes right," his broad criticism of a narrow policy, and his independence of prejudice and envy have made him one...
Professor Bury is one of the most eminent of English historians, his edition of "Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" being regarded by many as the standard. Besides having further edited "Freeman's History of federal Government in Greece and Italy," and "Free-man's Historical Geography...
Last week the CRIMSON ventured to suggest that lectures, given in University buildings by eminent men not connected with Harvard, should be made to appeal primarily to undergraduates, and secondly to outsiders who may wish to be present. It was stated then that many students are kept away by the...
In all these periods Harvard graduated men who became leaders both in America and in England--George Downing, who became Cromwell's lieutenant and helped the cause of freedom in England; Samuel Adams, who organized the Committee of Correspondence and helped the cause of freedom in America; Increase Mather, long...
In a measure this article is sound. The men who offer the strongest inspirations of our academic life are those to whom America must look for the advancement of its scholarship. But we think that both the Nation and Mr. Wister, in urging their point, have neglected the position of...