A war that started on 28 July, ended on 15 August, if you take the long view. The Second 30 Years War for Europe, if perhaps the first for the world at large. And oh, the side-changing that went on... and, one wonders if we're on the cusp of a new one, in the Middle East. TO MY GOOD AND LOYAL SUBJECTS: After deeply pondering the general trends of the world and the current conditions of our Empire, I intend to effect a conclusion to the present situation by resorting to an extraordinary measure...