The Papal Foe’s Dirge and the Rome Siege Parley
A long critical column denounces the French siege of Rome and Papal politics. It casts Rome as defiant against French control, condemns Papal chicanery, and mocks Marian cults while urging Italian liberty. The piece laments shattered hopes, flags mock valor, and questions church authority amid battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Gaeta
Pius IX
Rome
Roman Republic
M. Luasnis
Algeria
Ranetsky
Italy
Hupennayn
Gournrey
Bouillon
The Waterloo Banquet as Shaped by Duke of Wellington
A Victorian critique of the Duke of Wellington’s Waterloo banquet tradition, noting its exclusivity and stagy ritual. The article mocks the same speeches and toasts, questions public enthusiasm, and blames the hero worship that surrounds the veteran leader. It derides his London residence view and the paired statues, claiming the event mirrors pomp rather than inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Duke of Willington
London
Westminster Abbey
Achilles
Debate on War and Peace Menace to Morality
In a lengthy critique the writer compares generals to policemen and mocks the idolization of modern warfare. He argues peace rests on Christian philanthropy, condemns war as a vice, and urges higher civic values beyond military displays while praising reformers and missionary work.
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Francia
la Echo
Espana
Auorte
Yentura
Muerta
Sepultura
Papacy
Franco
Spain
Teutonic Knights
Lenate
Tuscany
Romagna
Naples
Red Cross
Capriot
MM. Fantoux
Naproron
Holy Land
M. Lessors
Mazzini
Paris
Prus
Ganiparoi
Europe
St. Peter
Ponty
Inter
West
Indica
United States
Calcutta
Caxcutra
Bombay
Catyam
Travancore
Ceylon
Madras
India
Joan
God
Christ
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