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Friday, July 12, 2024
The Greek Way
I am now reading this book by Edith Hamilton. Back in the 1950s and 1960s, The Greek Way was one of those books that powerful people in Washington often had on their shelf. (Much like people now have The Power Broker). Justice Hugo Black was a big fan. So was Robert Kennedy. Indeed, quotes that RFK used in two of his famous speeches were lifted directly from Hamilton's book.
While there are some parts that are dated or obscure, the book makes many powerful observations and is written in an arresting style. I'll see if Justice Black drew on any material from The Greek Way in his opinions.
Posted by Gerard Magliocca on July 12, 2024 at 08:47 AM | Permalink
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