12-02-2013, 02:27 PM
Looks highly interesting. Quantification has become such a vogue in history. Common dialogue these days:
A: Nah, the Romans were such under-achievers, deplorable, miserable bunch.
B: We know they did built at least 900 bridges, 660 aqueducts and 2000+ harbours.
A: .......have to go, forgot the turkey in the oven!
Case over, argument won.
A: Nah, the Romans were such under-achievers, deplorable, miserable bunch.
B: We know they did built at least 900 bridges, 660 aqueducts and 2000+ harbours.
A: .......have to go, forgot the turkey in the oven!
Case over, argument won.
Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)
