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Charles II spent the next 11 years skulking about European capitals, with one disastrous attempt to claim his rightful crown. Parliament abolished the monarchy, and then General Oliver Cromwell declared himself the nation's Lord Protector. King Charles II, as he styled himself, though uncrowned, lived dependent on the charity...

Author: By Katherine Ashton, | Title: Royal Charms | 3/5/1980 | See Source »

I am surprised that the Gablers allow the American Revolution to be taught. Do they want impressionable kids to get the idea that a bunch of hotheads who think they know better than their rightful ruler are good guys?

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Jan. 28, 1980 | 1/28/1980 | See Source »

Applauded sporadically by obsequious Soviet diplomats and reporters, Karmal tried to turn aside tough questions from Western correspondents with bluster and even downright lies. How many Soviet soldiers have been killed or captured since the start of Afghanistan's internal war? "Not even one Soviet soldier has been killed...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: AFGHANISTAN: The Soviets Dig In Deeper | 1/21/1980 | See Source »

By far the most powerful influence that cemented Khomeini's hold on his country is the spirit of Shi'ism?the branch of Islam to which 93% of Iran's 35.2 million people belong. In contrast to the dominant Sunni wing of Islam, Shi'ism emphasizes martyrdom; thus many Iranians...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Man Of The Year: The Mystic Who Lit The Fires of Hatred | 1/7/1980 | See Source »

A. In fact, we understand America well. We know that we can resist it and defend our honor. We have proved that we can resist its great injustice?harboring the Shah. We shall overpower America. We shall defeat it in the whole region. The [departure of the] Shah from the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Man Of The Year: An Interview with Khomeini | 1/7/1980 | See Source »

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