A no vote could precipitate the sort of reform Europe is crying out for. Surely that’s what everyone wants
In 532AD the city of Constantinople was torn between two parties, the blues and greens. Everyone, aristocrat or slave, belonged to one or other. In January a chariot race between the two erupted into riots. Destruction was appalling. Half the city was gutted by fire, including the great church of Hagia Sophia. A green emperor was chosen to replace Justinian, who backed the blues and butch...
Published on February 17, 2016 12:05