Author Archives: Phrozilla

He was a mathematician, astronomer, and geographer.  He was one of the first of the first astronomers. He jump-started astronomy in Greece. Its important to know that in addition to his well known works in astronomy, Ptolemy was very important … Continue reading →

Sir Francis Drake (1545-1596) was a British explorer, slave trader, privateer (a pirate working for the government) in the service of England, mayor of Plymouth, and naval officer (admiral). Drake led the second expedition to sail around the world lasting … Continue reading →

Walmart was founded in 1962 by Sam Walton.  It is an American public multinational corporation that runs chains of discount department stores and warehouse stores.  The company was the world’s largest public corporation in 2010 by revenue. It’s also the … Continue reading →

Adam Smith on the Oprah Winfrey show.  It helps the economy when people pursue their interests.  Oprah, in this case pursued her interest in hosting a television show.  It made her wealthy and it helps the economy too.  Her television … Continue reading →

Adam smith and mortgage

On the drive to improve… The natural effort of every individual to better his own condition…is so powerful, that it is alone, and without any assistance, not only capable of carrying on the society to wealth and prosperity, but of … Continue reading →

Jamaica has a separate judicial branch, separated from church (Montesquieu) In chapter 3 of the Constitution their are the fundamental rights and freedoms (John Locke) http://www.jis.gov.jm/special_sections/bills%20&%20acts/pdf/constit.pdf

King Charles IX of France proposed a marriage between Margaret of Valois, his 19 year old sister, and 19 year old King Henry of Navarre.  King Henry was raised a Calvinist by his father and was the leader of the … Continue reading →