Studying American history is easier..........

My favorite optimist says, "800 years after Magna Carta and 200 after Waterloo, the UK's in good shape."

Years ending in 15 (or 65) have often been good ones to be British. In January, we celebrate 750 years since Simon de Montfort first summoned Parliament to Westminster. In June, we mark the 800th anniversary of making kings subject to the law in Magna Carta. Three days later it’s off to Waterloo for the 200th birthday of the battle.