Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Xiang Lanxin
Born: April 4, 1956 (age 68)
Bio: Xiang Lanxin is a Professor of International History and Politics at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies of Geneva. Professor Xiang obtained his PhD at The Johns Hopkins University.
Known for:
- The Origins of the Boxer War (2003)
- Recasting the imperial Far East (1995)
- Mao's generals (1998)