> > (Ok, this one's a bit long. Sorry. We hit on one of those subjects > > for which I'm an arrogant, stubborn bastard....;) > > Whats the maxim? "History is written by the victors."? I think that > applies here. (Are you referring to the topic, or to my arrogance? I assure you, my arrogance is not limited to history...;) But this maxim is what bothers me so much about history as taught in schools. It shouldn't be written by the victors alone. History is a part of everyone, because everyone is a part of history. It's not enough to say "Adron had a hissy-cow at the Emperor and brought about the Interregnum." For history to be accurate, as well as to inform and enlighten, we need to be shown more than one side of the story. We need to be shown that Adron was an arrogant, prideful guy, whose actions brought about the worst calamity since the cataclysm that created the Great Sea of Chaos. We should also be shown that he thought he was doing what was right; that he was a very moral man who cared a great deal about his Empire and the direction it was taking. Just listing facts does nothing for history. We need to go beyond that. Besides, it would make history MUCH more fun!! Chris (who had to leave for a quick meeting, hence the repost. And who brought it back to a semi-on-topic level!! <grin>:)_