Talk:Hugo Grotius

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[edit] "Weathered"

"He washed up on the shore of Rostock, ill and weathered." What does this mean? Exhausted?

--JamesWim 11:26, 30 October 2007 (UTC)

I was going for something like "weakened by exposure to poor conditions," but I agree that's somewhat obscure. Perhaps something like "weather-beaten" is better. I'll be bold and opt for the latter term. Other ideas? Sarvodaya 19:03, 30 October 2007 (UTC)


[edit] King Gustavus Adophus

Can anyone else confirm the assertion that I've found, that King Gustavus Adolphus kept a copy of 'The Rights of War and Peace' in his saddle bag during his campaigns in the 30 years war? --Showa58taro (talk) 01:32, 31 January 2008 (UTC)