Historians are a notably bitchy bunch when irt comes to reviewing other historians' work, but none seem to be quite as bitchy as Military Historians (with the possible exception of Tudorbethans.) (View Post)

I am surprised that the sportsmen amongst us aren't betting on the *name* the new Pope will take. Guessing on the winner is surely futile (far too many candidates, for one thing) but the list of… (View Post)

No. Exemplary punishment is required in his case. "Pour encourager les autres" and all that. (View Post)

Sorry, I just don't think they are strong enough on theground to get their vote out. A good "air war" and paid deliveries can get them so far, but if it's raining on Polling Day t… (View Post)

Yes, yes, all very well and good, but how many actual fishermen live in those constituencies? There are fewer full-time fishermen than there are Fellows of the Royal Society, and most of those places… (View Post)