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July 24, 2010
Discussion Items for Book Clubs
Are you familiar with the Ninth century timeline? If not, what prompted you to read the book?
Did the author adequately capture the timeframe for you to visualize the actual locations referenced in the story? If not, what was missing?
Were you comfortable with the verbiage? If not, what did you find difficult? Did you find the language easier to read as the story developed? Did the language help transport you back to the Ninth century? If so, were you able to relate to the characters as product...
Did the author adequately capture the timeframe for you to visualize the actual locations referenced in the story? If not, what was missing?
Were you comfortable with the verbiage? If not, what did you find difficult? Did you find the language easier to read as the story developed? Did the language help transport you back to the Ninth century? If so, were you able to relate to the characters as product...
July 23, 2010
Ancient Quotes
One good turn deserves another.
What power has law where only money rules.
You see a louse on someone else, but not a tick on yourself.
Gaius Petronius Arbiter 27-66 A.D, Emperor Nero's advisor
What power has law where only money rules.
You see a louse on someone else, but not a tick on yourself.
Gaius Petronius Arbiter 27-66 A.D, Emperor Nero's advisor
July 22, 2010
Omaha Book Club - July 21, 2010
Thanks to Dana, Kristin, Deb, Ellie and Teresa for a fun evening and for your interest in "The Briton and the Dane." Thanks too for the great surprise with British food and a bottle of Mead!
Photos are posted on the In the News Tab at www.maryannbernal.com
July 21, 2010
Ancient Quotes
It is easier to do many things than to do one thing continuously for a long time.
Our minds are like our stomachs; they are whetted by the change of their food, and variety supplies both with fresh appetites.
The pretended admission of a fault on our part creates an excellent impression.
We excuse our sloth under the pretext of difficulty.
We must form our minds by reading deep rather than wide.
Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35 - 90) Roman orator
Our minds are like our stomachs; they are whetted by the change of their food, and variety supplies both with fresh appetites.
The pretended admission of a fault on our part creates an excellent impression.
We excuse our sloth under the pretext of difficulty.
We must form our minds by reading deep rather than wide.
Marcus Fabius Quintilian (35 - 90) Roman orator
July 20, 2010
AncientQuotes
Courage is of no value unless accompanied by justice; yet if all men became just, there would be no need for courage.
If all men were just, there would be no need for valor.
If I have done any deed worthy of remembrance, that deed will be my monument. If not, no monument can preserve my memory.
It is not the places that grace men, but men the places
It isn't positions which lend distinction, but men who enhance positions.
Agesilaus the Second 443 - 359 BC, King of Sparta 401-360 BC
If all men were just, there would be no need for valor.
If I have done any deed worthy of remembrance, that deed will be my monument. If not, no monument can preserve my memory.
It is not the places that grace men, but men the places
It isn't positions which lend distinction, but men who enhance positions.
Agesilaus the Second 443 - 359 BC, King of Sparta 401-360 BC
July 19, 2010
History Trivia
On July 19 1525 the Catholic princes of Germany formed the Dessau League to fight against the Reformation and in 1553 fifteen-year-old Lady Jane Grey was deposed as Queen of England after claiming the crown for nine days. Mary, the daughter of King Henry VIII, was proclaimed Queen.
July 18, 2010
History Trivia
On July 18 0064 the Great Fire of Rome began and in 1536 the authority of the pope was declared void in England.
July 17, 2010
History Trivia
On July 17 1212 The Moslems were crushed in the Spanish crusade and in 1453 France defeated England at Castillon, France, which ended the 100 Years' War.
July 16, 2010
1600 Anniversary of the end of Roman-Britain
Attention UK Fans:
To commemorate the 1600 anniversary of the end of Roman-Britain, the History Channel UK is airing programs dedicated to the history of Great Britain. Features include Boudicca's Treasures, Henry VIII and revelations in King Arthur's Round Table.
Program schedule: Monday 19 July through Friday July 23rd at 8pm
US Fans: airdate is not available at this time
To commemorate the 1600 anniversary of the end of Roman-Britain, the History Channel UK is airing programs dedicated to the history of Great Britain. Features include Boudicca's Treasures, Henry VIII and revelations in King Arthur's Round Table.
Program schedule: Monday 19 July through Friday July 23rd at 8pm
US Fans: airdate is not available at this time
July 15, 2010
History Trivia
On July 15 1099 Jerusalem fell to the Crusaders. In 1410 Poles and Lithuanians defeated the Teutonic knights at Tannenburg, Prussia and in 1685 the Duke of Monmouth was executed in Tower Hill in England, after his army was defeated at Sedgemore.
