Among the stories of world-wide renown, not the least stirring are those that have gathered about the names of national heroes. The Æneid, the Nibelungenlied, the Chanson de Roland, the Morte D'Arthur,—they are not history, but they have been as National Anthems to the races, and their magic is not yet dead, is how Beatrice Clay unravels the magical journey through the most interesting adventures of King Arthur, his heirs and his companions.

Globalization has transformed our world, but not our political systems. Understanding the world of human development can help us avoid the narcissism that threatens whole societies with despotism. Understanding U.S. secrecy and militarism can help us avoid the failure of our imperial state. Vigorously addressing U.S. and global economic inequality grants our world the chance for free governance.By the same author as the novel On Fire by Thomas Anderson, also available on Smashwords...