Do Not Disavow

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Do Not Disavow By: Rick Davis   When Charlemagne established law Salic in barb’rous land, The gospel flourished, and he saw Christ’s praise on every hand.   (“Do you approve his methods now?”) I do not disavow.   King Godfrey took Jerusalem From bloody paynim hands And brought a halt to Musselmen Invading Christian lands.   (“He did some mean things anyhow!”) I do not disavow.   King Richard with his scarlet shield And passant lions ‘bossed Rode forth again unto the field To regain what was lost.   (“His deeds at Acre you allow?”) I do not disavow.   Unto the Germans Luther brought The gospel full restored, And Calvin at Geneva taught The glory of the Lord.   (“The Jews? Servetus? Holy cow!”) I do not disavow.   Stonewall and Lee like knights of old Fought for their native soil, The true and lovely to uphold Against the tyrant’s spoil.   (“Those vile racists ...
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Younger Rick's Illustrated History

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I was going through some of my old stuff at my dad's house recently, and I came across my World History notebook from 9th grade. Apparently 14-year-old Rick liked to illustrate his history notes, and so I'm going to share with you some of my favorite illustrations from my early high school self.

We'll start with the beginning of the First Punic War. Rome had conquered the Italian peninsula and was ready to expand into Carthage controlled Sicily.


At the Battle of Drepana in that war, Publius Cornelius Pulcher was frustrated that the sacred chickens on board the ship wouldn't give good omens by eating their grain. So, he tossed them overboard into the Mediterranean, saying, "Let them drink since they don't want to eat."


Skipping ahead a bit in history, we all know about Henry VIII and the English Reformation. Did you know that Henry VIII had a terrible temper? Here he is having one of his little tantrums.


And finally, here is Pope Paul III realizing that he needed to respond to the Protestant Reformation.

Comments

Mom said…
My son is so creative....lol!
14 August, 2012 14:53
Erica said…
I'm of the opinion that people who doodle fun stuff in their notebooks get extra credit at school. Or if not, they should.

Also, chicken walking the plank. Wonderful.
15 August, 2012 10:07
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