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I was born in Sinope, on the Black Sea, in 412 BCE. My father was a magistrate accused of “defacing the currency”, resulting in me being forced into poverty. I found that this enabled me to live in accordance with my belief in entire self-sufficiency. I spent a wandering life begging my way and sleeping…
Britain’s bombing of Nazi Germany in the World War Two (1939-1945) targeted entire cities and districts, rather than specific targets, in the hope of breaking the morale of the population. While this remains controversial, it can be argued that the tactic was successful. What do you think? More at: History
