http://standpointmag.co.uk/taxonomy/term/12 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://standpointmag.co.uk/manchester+square-january-february-12-prophets-without-honours-daniel-johnson-civilisation <p><b>Author:</b>Daniel Johnson</p><p align="justify"> </p><p align="justify">Britain is notoriously slow to grant official recognition to those who serve the cause of civilisation. Shakespeare was only one of the first of our prophets to die without honour in his own country, making Othello declare, just before he stabs himself: &quot;I have done the state some service, and they know 't.&quot; By contrast, the Americans give honour where it is due, not only to their own citizens, but to foreigners too. </p><p><a href="http://standpointmag.co.uk/manchester+square-january-february-12-prophets-without-honours-daniel-johnson-civilisation"><span>read more</span></a></p> http://standpointmag.co.uk/manchester+square-january-february-12-prophets-without-honours-daniel-johnson-civilisation#comments Manchester Square civilisation Michael Gove Robert Conquest Tom Stoppard Western Europe Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:16:53 +0000 Frances Weaver 4300 at http://standpointmag.co.uk