Tag Archives: faith

UK and US special relationship

1997 to 2010 https://www.economicshelp.org/blog/215661/economics/economic-record-of-new-labour-1997-2010/ 1999, Enter Prince Andrew, as described in the book by Lownie: On the morning of 9 February 1999 a small group gathered at Teterboro Airport, just outside New York, ready to catch a Gulfstream jet to … Continue reading

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Ukraine and God

I am reproducing a Ukrainian essay which I found highly moving but also a lesson of how war can push you to your God, rather than push your belief away.

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Eurasian World History

I have a 1978 copy of The Times Atlas of World History. I’ve taken these photos of some of its pages: I treasure this book. Its then editor was Geoffrey Barraclough, formerly Stevenson Research Professor of International History, University of … Continue reading

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Trade and Destruction

Trade is all we seem to think about nowadays, and securing trade so that people can go about their lives without fear of starving is a major activity.  Thus, when today we see Qatar blockaded, we see how quickly people … Continue reading

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