In my opinion, most of the great men of the past were only there for the beer - the wealth, prestige and grandeur that went with the power.
By : A. J. P. Taylor
He was what I often think is a dangerous thing for a statesman to be - a student of history
By : A. J. P. Taylor
A racing tipster who only reached Hitler's level of accuracy would not do well for his clients.
By : A. J. P. Taylor
No matter what political reasons are given for war, the underlying reason is always economic.
By : A. J. P. Taylor
Like most of those who study history, he (Napoleon III) learned from the mistakes of the past how to make new ones.
By : A. J. P. Taylor
Psychoanalysts believe that the only 'normal' people are those who cause no trouble either to themselves or anyone else.
By : A. J. P. Taylor
The crusade against Communism was even more imaginary than the specter of Communism.
By : A. J. P. Taylor
The great armies, accumulated to provide security and preserve the peace, carried the nations to war by their own weight.
By : A. J. P. Taylor
The greatest problem about old age is the fear that it may go on too long.
By : A. J. P. Taylor
There is nothing more agreeable in life than to make peace with the Establishment - and nothing more corrupting.
By : A. J. P. Taylor