All history, of course, is the history of wars.

All history, of course, is the history of wars.

Anecdotes are the gleaming toys of history. The history of mankind is little else than a narrative of designs which read more

Anecdotes are the gleaming toys of history. The history of mankind is little else than a narrative of designs which have failed and hopes that have been disappointed.

History is the devil's scripture.

History is the devil's scripture.

History is a confused heap of facts.

History is a confused heap of facts.

Societies that do not eat people are fascinated by those that do.

Societies that do not eat people are fascinated by those that do.

That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons read more

That men do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of all the lessons that History has to teach.

History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies.

History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies.

Nostalgia is a seductive liar.

Nostalgia is a seductive liar.

Histories are as perfect as the Historian is wise, and is gifted
with an eye and a soul.

Histories are as perfect as the Historian is wise, and is gifted
with an eye and a soul.