The Reign Of Charlemagne

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Why Was The Reign Of Charlemagne So Important In The Development Of The Early Medieval Monarchy? Charlemagne or Charles the Great was born on the 2 April 748 AD, the son of Pippin; the King of the Franks. At the time of his accession, the Frankish kingdom was already the most important power in Europe. However, that power and prestige was increased greatly by Charlemagne during his ...

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The Indus Water Treaty

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13. The Indus flows through the north-west of India and Pakistan. It arises within Tibet from a holy lake called Mansarovar, the mouth of the lion. After rising in Tibet, the Indus runs north-west between the Karakoram and the Himalayas. In Kashmir, the river crosses the Line of Control (LoC) and enters Baltistan. The principal tributaries of the Indus in the west are Kabul and Khurram rivers, ...

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Gandhi: The Hindu-Muslim Gap

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Introduction The opening years of the twentieth century were stormy. That was the time when the greatest catastrophe of history took place. The political scenario was undergoing a change. The British were beginning to feel a bit uneasy. Discontentment was brewing. Political discontent was growing due to the inability of the government to organize effective relief during the period of plague and famine. In order to stem ...

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Fall Of The Magan Civilization

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The transition of humanity from primitive life which emerged hunting and gathering with agriculture, and living in with small group during the Neolithic to establish city states under administrative authorities in the Chalcolithic ,was a tremendous leap in the renaissance of humanity, which have significant impact on civilizations flourished in the Bronze Age. This transition had a positive impact on the progress of human knowledge in various fields. ...

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Analyzing What Boudicca Is

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Though the primary sources on Boudicca are fragmentary and limited, it can still be ascertained that she played a major role in the revolt of the Iceni against the mighty foreign power of Rome. Throughout history powerful men have been viewed as threatening, but powerful women such as the late queen of the Iceni are often seen as awe-inspiring. Owing to Boudicca's mistreatment and bravery she rose ...

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The Current Heritage Conservation Policy In Hong Kong

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We can see that some valuable built heritage were destroyed in these few years; however, the public did not acknowledge the impacts of demolishing our precious built heritage and the importance of conserving them. Not only can cultural heritage enhance the uniqueness of the city, it also can contribute to the civic pride and a sense of belongings. Therefore, this study will discuss the effectiveness of the ...

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An Analysis Of Liszt Sonata

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This essay starts from the background of Piano Sonata in B minor. It then focuses on the importance of this work in romantic period. I will analyze the structure of this sonata, compare few scholars analysis and discuss how the technique of thematic use in the piece. Liszt appreciated Beethoven's music. He looked upon Beethoven's piano sonatas as models. He was influenced by Beethoven a lot. The ...

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India and imperialism: A developing country

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India is still a developing country because of imperialism. India was imperialized by British in the late 1700's and the early 1800's till 1947 until it gained independence or communism. The British started expanding with the help of the "British East India Company". The British expanded their rule over India. India at that time was one the richest countries in the world. They were rich because they ...

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The 1956 Hungarian Revolution

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The events of 1956 in Hungary, in the months of October and November, are considered by Westerners as one of the darkest moments of the Cold War. Indeed had President Eisenhower and his US officials observed the spontaneous national uprising in Hungary with shock and perplexity. « Truman's doctrine of Containment » had been preserved since the mid 1940's, and a revolution against the USSR's rule in ...

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The Battle Of Iwo Jima

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During World War II on February 19, 1945, the United States of America and the Empire of Japan fought for Iwo Jima, a small island approximately 660 miles away from Japan. Codenamed Operation Detachment by the United States, the battle lasted for 35 days, ending on March 26, 1945, and it remains the largest battle in Marine Corps history, with some 75,144 men being deployed to fight ...

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Life And Achievements Of John Maynard Keynes

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John Maynard Keynes was the British economist. He profoundly influenced the theory and practice of modern macroeconomics. He was considered one of the major economists of the 20th century. These days, he is enjoying a comeback. [1] His works are the basis for the school of Keynesian economics and others various offshoots. Additionally, Keynes wasn't just an economist. He is also known as a director of the ...

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History Of Chinese Opium Wars

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This research paper is a discussion of Chinese Opium Wars as was experienced in the first and second opium wars. The first aspect of the paper is to bring out clearly what caused the wars that is the background. The second aspect is to discuss the outbreak of first Chinese Opium and Second Opium wars. Chinese Opium wars also known as Anglo-Chinese Wars were trade disputes between ...

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American Imperialism In The Nineteenth Century

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In this paper, I will be discussing at the America Imperialism in the nineteen century. With a brief summary about what is American Imperialism and also will include why the policy was adopted and how it was rationalized, talk about an event of the times. "Imperialism is defined as the acquisition of control over the government and the economy of another nation, usually by conquest. The United ...

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Fascism And Nazism In Europe

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The First World War left Europe devastated. A war of this magnitude not only rendered people completely hopeless but also created a power vacuum that needed to be filled. The democratic governments had failed to deliver, therefore people in hope of change welcomed extreme left and right winged parties. Around this time, the predominant right-winged political ideologies of Nazism and Fascism came to the forefront. In the ...

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Why Did Women Achieve The Vote?

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The ideology attributed to women has shifted radically over the last 150 years, consequently increasing the demands and expectations that women have on and of themselves. One of the most well documented battles of modern women's history is that of the campaign for women's suffrage in Britain. With this in mind, the intention of this essay is to investigate the issues encompassing the eventual enfranchisement of British ...

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The 1800s Issue Of Slavery

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The 1800s was plagued with much controversy about the issue of slavery. Since the beginning of America slavery was a thriving industry. Many efforts were made in order to end slavery and decrease the number of the slaves in America. In 1807 an act prohibiting the importation of new slaves was passed and therefore no new slaves were allowed to be brought into the United States. This ...

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The Scots Guards On Tumbledown Mountain

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On the second of April, 1982, Argentinian forces landed on The Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory in the southern Atlantic Ocean, roughly 300 miles from the Argentinian coast. They overpowered both the standing garrison of 56 Royal Marines and the Falklands Islands Defence Force (FIDF), and proceeded to occupy the islands. The British response began on the same day, when 9 Royal Navy (RN) ships were ...

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The Effects Of Colonization In Guyana

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Introduction Over the years I have heard many first-hand stories of how the people of Guyana survived and what type of obstacles they faced every day in their former country. From living in mud-huts, to fighting off the Afro-Guyanese who continuously stole from them, to the stories of the beautiful landscapes, to hearing about the love of their country, and to having my everyday household items pilfered ...

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American English: Influential Dialects Of English Language

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American English is one of the most influential dialects of the English language, to the extent that it now influences the vocabulary of British English. In itself it consists of a variety of different accents and dialects, many of which stem from the original settlers of various regions. Like all languages there is a large amount of social and ethnic variation within the language, but there is ...

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The Civil War: Causes And Consequences

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The American Civil War, also referred to as the War Between the States lasted between 1861 and 1865. When the confederacy, consisting of eleven Southern slave states led by Jefferson Davis declared their secession from the rest of the United States commonly referred to as the Union, composing of the Free states and five slave states or Border States, which advocated for abolition of slavery, the War ...

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The European Witch Hunts

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After the Reformation in Europe, there was a time of many religious wars and exploration. Controversy within Europe over different religions along with new knowledge from foreign lands impacted the European people and influenced their attitudes toward women. From 1500 to 1650, there was a rise in European witch-hunts, because of various social and religious factors, but as Europe stabilized according to the new cultural factors, there ...

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The Batek Of Malaysia

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Human Culture is as an integrated pattern of human belief, knowledge and behavior that is learnt and transmitted from one generation to another. Culture unifies people and forms a basis of recognition. Cultures are differentiated through the way different people conduct their life; for example, the food they consume, dressing mode, languages, customs as well as the beliefs they hold. The primary mode of subsistence plays a ...

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History Of Terrorism In The United States

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The definition of the term terrorism is still subject to a long and continuous debate in international bodies. Currently, the term terrorism has not attracted a universally accepted definition. The Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act of 1989 of the UK defines terrorism as the use of violence for political ends, with the primary plan of installing fear in the public or a portion of the public. ...

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'The Message', 1976 | Historical Analysis

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Abstract This essay examines the historical accuracy of the 1976 movie, The Message. It investigates the historical accuracy of the movie in three categories; the costumes, the historical events shown in the movie, and the beliefs and values taught in the Islamic religion. This movie is considered to be historically accurate in terms of the costumes. The costumes used in this movie are excellent indicators of the ...

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The History Of Chain Mail

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Many archeologists have come to believe that chainmail was invented by the Celts because rusty masses were found in some Celtic graves, dating as far back as 400 BC, and they were identified as being remains of old chain mails. However, the earliest known record of chain mail armor is of a Persian solider who was wearing a chain mail shirt in battle around 359 BC. Also, ...

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Leisure activities and entertainment in rome

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Entertainment was a very important part of daily life in Ancient Rome. According to sources, it seemed that all Romans were interested in was "bread and circuses." With theatres, amphitheatres, circuses, and public baths galore, the Romans always had plenty to do for leisure and entertainment. Many sources acknowledge the Late Romans as being very violent and ruthless people due to their love of gladiatorial battles particularly. ...

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An Overview Of The Mau Mau

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The Mau Mau insurgency from 1952 to 1960 was an uprising against the Kenyan colonial government by a section of the Kikuyu tribe. There is considerable debate as to how the Mau Mau revolt influenced the nationalist movement, which led to Kenyan independence in 1960. Maloba comments that 'in colonial and post-colonial Africa, no movement has been so misunderstood, so much talked about, and remained so stubbornly ...

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Development Of The West

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There are certain factors that help shape the development of the land and the people who settle in a brand new area unfamiliar to them. Throughout the 1800's to the 1840's, many Americans considered the lands west of the Mississippi dangerous and therefore unfit for civilization. However, from the 1840's to the 1890's, people from eastern United States began to migrate to the west for the immense ...

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What Is The Glorious Revolution?

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Throughout the centuries and decades leading up to the Glorious Revolution, there was an increasingly noticeable conflict between both the Protestants and Roman Catholics within Britain. In England, it was largely believed for quite some time that the Catholic Church was corrupted beyond repair. Those in power also felt that papal authority, as the Pope had the power to excommunicate, was undermining the power of the monarch ...

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Photojournalism And The Civil Rights Movement

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Photographs as historical sources have always played a role in the importance of documenting events, especially so in the last century. There have been many disagreements as to whether such sources were valid before this time. Images in history give a wider knowledge and understanding of the time that one was studying, as it has been said that, a picture paints a thousand words, used in the ...

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Factors That Affected Meiji Restoration

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Japans economic, political and social stability developed intensely during the Meijis era. These effects were brought about by the appreciation of modern technology. This therefore contributed greatly to Japans revolution which was a transition from the feudal government. Background Meiji period was a form of historical transition in Japan. It was a representation of a first half of the Japanese government or empire that consisted of a ...

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The Evolution Of Pagodas In China And Japan

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The birth of pagodas in China dated back to around 100BC when it was spread from its motherland, ancient India. Originally, pagodas were used for conserving and burying the sarira which means the cremated ash of Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism. As time went, blended with unique Chinese elements, Chinese pagodas developed continually and formed gradually. The first important period for pagodas' evolution is the Han Dynasty ...

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Gandhi's character and leadership style

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Below analysis of case study from movie "Gandhi" is based on life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. M.K. Gandhi after a successful fight against indiscrimination in South Africa devoted rest of his life to lead India to freedom. In the forthcoming sections detailed leader profile of M.K. Gandhi based on observations will be generated. Different leadership aspects, principles, effectiveness, and styles used by Gandhiji in his fight for ...

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Current Situation Of Naxalism

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1. The Naxalite movement has come a long way since its birth and continues to persist in terms of spatial spread, intensity of violence, militarisation and increased efforts to draw out mass support. Naxal influence is spread over a large land area and it has to be conceded that Naxalism has come a long way in these forty plus years. It is no longer an agrarian driven movement. ...

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Greeks: The Cornerstone Of Intellectualism

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Why are the Greeks considered the cornerstone of the Western intellectual tradition? Ancient Greek society is considered the cornerstone of the Western intellectual tradition. It infiltrates aspects of culture, political thought and scientific reasoning in ways that if removed our society would be vastly different. Herodotus and Thucydides formed the practice of history, a research or investigation of events that are put in a systematic order in ...

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The Rise Of Fascism In Europe

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This essay will concentrate on fascism's generic form and identify the common factors which have accounted for the rise of fascism in Europe in the first half of the twentieth century. It will address fascism's ideology and movement and correlate the effects fascism has had on society, politics, culture, and economics. Fascism first emerged In Italy around 1920's, It was closely followed by the Germans in 1930's ...

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The Link Between Nationalism And Racism

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This essay will critically analyse the link between nationalism and racism in order to establish if there is a correlation. Racism is an important debate in contemporary society because it is widely perceived that racism in no longer prevalent but racism continues to exist. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, racism is defined as the, 'discrimination against or antagonism towards other races.' Barack Obama was the first ...

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The History Of Fur And Leather

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Now people can't complain that winters take away fashion and style. In effect, style dribbles in profusion with fur and leather garments. Later on, costs of these dresses condensed a lot and became reasonably priced to all. In our day, anybody can flaunt style in them; their accessibility in various styles opens more options to choose from. Fur leather jackets, fur leather coats, fur leather dresses, etc. ...

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The Kent State Massacre

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This investigation is set to evaluate the degree to which the Kent State Massacre contributed in creating a turning point in public opinion towards the Vietnam War. A "turning point" is defined as a "moment when the course of events is changed". The problem arises when one sets out to determine the exact point of change, as there are generally several factors that contribute to a comprehensive ...

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Significance Of D Day On World War II

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Every great conflict has a turning point when one side takes the lead over the other and the balance of power starts to shift. For World War Two, the "bloodiest conflict in human history" (pbs.org), this turning point would be the famous large-scale Allied invasion of Normandy that broke into Nazi Europe on June 6th, 1944, know as D-Day. It was one of the most significant days ...

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The Effects Of World War II

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Decolonization is the contrary of colonialism, this is the process whereby one nation establishes itself independent and separate from the state it had emerged from. The term refers particularly to the dismantlement, in the years after World War II, of the Neo-Imperial empires established prior to World War I throughout Africa and Asia. World War II affected the world in many ways. One major result of the ...

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Major Sectional Conflicts During 19th Century

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During the 19th century sectional conflicts in the United States between the north and south intensified eventually leading to the American Civil (1861-65). The major sectional conflicts revolved around politics and economics and slavery. Political and economic factors played a major role in the secession of the southern states and the start of the Civil War. In the mid-19th century, there were vast economic differences between the ...

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Female Spies Of WW1 And WWII

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The role of women in the front line, is still hotly debated today; but women's involvement in warfare has it roots deeply entrenched in ancient times. During WWI and WWII in the world of espionage women were to play a major part both in the front line and behind the scenes. It was a role that had no gender; women who became spies did so successfully, they ...

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The China-Tibet Conflict

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The core of the China-Tibet conflict is the status of Tibet. China is of the opinion that Tibet is an inalienable part of China while the Tibetans are of the opinion that Tibet has historically been an independent country. The complexity of this issue has increased as both parties have misconstrued history to serve their purposes. Tibet is a mountainous region located between India, China, and Nepal. ...

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The Soviet Invasion Of Afghanistan

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The Soviet invasion was futile in terms of advantages and eventually lethal. It demoralized their troops, punctured the economy and instead of ensuring stability within the Soviet sphere, it instigated their downfall. Furthermore, the role of the United States of America cannot be overlooked, as the CIA funneled weapons and money to Mujahideen forces through the ISI (Pakistani intelligence) and eventually left Afghanistan to their disposal. The ...

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Terrorist Organisation: Red Army Faction

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The purpose of this assignment is to produce a profile of the terrorist organisation, Red Army Faction (RAF). It will focus on the Origins, Aims, Ideologies and motivations of the group, and identify how it is structured and explore their strategies. We will highlight individuals who have been identified as leaders. Furthermore the assignment will look at how the group's ideology affects its structure, strategy, targets and ...

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Salem Witch Trials Superstition

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The Salem Witch Trials were heavily driven by the superstition and general paranoia of the populous of Salem, Massachusetts (Gallagher 1). The very fear of witchery drove the town into hysteria, causing them to hang many of their own citizens (Gallagher 1). The people feared the devil working in their town and believed things not ordinary lead to witchery, and by extension, the devil (Gallagher 2).The imagination ...

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Political And Religious Conflict of Northern Ireland

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Background: The internal conflict The political and religious conflict in Northern Ireland has had a long history of being passed from generation to generation and is a culture where being part of one group has acquired anger towards member of another. The problems began when the British granted independence and partitioned the island, dividing the Irish people and imposing a different British identity on the North. From ...

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The Battle Of Bunker Hill

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The Battle of Bunker Hill was important for a variety of reasons. The first reason is it was the first major battle of the American Revolutionary War, a war that began on April 19, 1775 and lasted through October 19, 1781. The Battle of Bunker hill followed the deadly engagements in Lexington and Concord. Another reason this battle was important is it informed the colonial (American) troops ...

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The Rising Of The Muslim League

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The prominent leaders that helped form the Muslim League for example leaders like Sir Salimullah who initially sketched a plan for an all India Muslim organisation, which was seconded by Hakim Ajmal Khan and Sir Sayed and other Muslim leaders like Ameer Ali who disapproved of the Indian National Congress as being pro-Hindu and believed that the party could not represent the Muslim community to its full ...

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The History Of The Northern Ireland Crisis

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The birth of Northern Ireland in 1920 was a bloody one, which was accompanied by widespread communal violence (Hennessey 1997: 11). The increased conflict from 1969 until the beginning of the twenty-first century, was by far the worst seen in Western Europe since the Second World War (Tonge 2006: 1). The aftermath of the First World War resulted in a number of uneasy ethnic and religious compromises ...

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A League Of Nations

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The First World War (1914-1918) caused horrible slaughter and destruction in the countries of Europe and Asia. It produced a horror of war and created an idea to set up an international organization which would prevent the outbreaks of wars in the future. As a result of such ideas, and as a result of such discussion in the Peace Conference in Paris, in 1919, an agreement was ...

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The Defeat Of The Aztec Empire

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The explanation for this may imply several interconnected factors. In this essay we will expose which were the most important of these factors. Of course, technological superiority, but also the Aztec domination system that led to many Indians to see the Spaniards as their liberators, the spread of European diseases, the translation system that made Cortes able to establish relations with local peoples, the belief of the ...

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Military coups in Africa

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Military coups were a common occurrence all over the world especially in the1930's till 1990's (Ken and David, 8). This was the most common form of change in regime. Some of the military coups were successful while others were not. Some were led by the military while others were initiated by civilians. Most of the past military coups were bloody and resulted to loss of lives. Only ...

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Throughout The Years: What Does Being Black Mean?

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Being BLACK! What does that mean today? What did it mean yesterday? Through the years the simple definition of being BLACK has changed but really how much? Owning slaves is illegal but does the slave mentality continue? Through all their years of bondage, not being able to vote, segregation and no one respecting their civil rights; have things really changed? From slavery to President Barack Obama this ...

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Spice Trade Around Indian Ocean

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Europeans imported spices from Asia this is highly expensive for the reason that the routes from Europe to Asian countries are very lengthy, so Europeans like to find a route to the east by sea through Africa, this raise Africa to become an important center for spice trade. African significance is increased by the strategic importance of Indian Ocean. The Dark Continent, which is unexplored in to ...

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Maximilian Robespierre: A visionary?

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Far from being the monster of historical legend, Robespierre was, in fact, a visionary at the mercy of circumstance. History has a way of distorting the truth like none of the other arts. Myth becomes fact and voids in cultural knowledge are filled with hearsay and conjecture with the result that many of the great historical figures, from Henry VIII to Kaiser Wilhelm, have been made to ...

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The Hanging Gardens Of Babylon

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The ancient city of Babylon could have been a wonderful sight to a traveller's eyes. The outer walls were 56 miles in liength, 80 feet thick and 320 feet high. Inside the walls were the most beautiful temples, structures, and staues made of gold, limestone, ivory, and etc. Out of all these structures the city's most spectacular sites were: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the ...

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A Study On Peter The Great

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Peter the Great is famous for his large number of reforms throughout his reign. However, whilst some reforms were mild and intended only to modernise Russia, others were more drastic and resulted in significant changes in the lives of ordinary Russians. However, the extent to which Peter the Great was a reformer or a revolutionary must be considered when taking into account his reforms within the military, ...

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Review Of: The Rise Of Christianity

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The Rise of Christianity: Discuss the rise of Christianity. Why was this new religion successful in spreading throughout the Roman Empire? Religion was a factor that played an important role in the Roman society. Along with this, though, the worship of Roman gods was also very important in religion. The growth of the Roman Empire brought upon a new religion that broke this rule佑hristianity. This new religion ...

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Development Of Local Self Government In India

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The British entered the political scene in India when the Mughal reign was in decline. The Mughals had carried out many reforms with regard to the system of administration in their empire. But they had little control over the country when the British started to expand their sphere of influence within the country. The Mughals' control over the country was in tatters and the British influence over ...

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Singapore’s Nationalist Movement toward Independence

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The history of Singapore had been recorded by Chinese sea trader from third century but during that time the island was full of forest and only few tribes had settled on. It was said that Singapore at that time was considered as a small village for fishery place of Malayan. This trading post on Singapore had signed On 6 February 1819 which let British prepare and take ...

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Opposition To The Us Involvement In Vietnam War

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The antiwar movement in the US from 1965-1971 was the most important movement of its kind in this nations history. The United States first became involved in Vietnam in 1950 when President Harry Truman started to under estimate the costs of France's war against the Viet Minh. Later, presidents Dwight Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy increased the US's political, economic, and military commitments steadily throughout the fifties ...

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Child Labor During Britain's Industrial Revolution

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One of the main reasons that the new capitalist economic order was established in Great Britain during the second half of the 18th century and the first half of the 19th century was the working people's deeply felt wish to free themselves from the "coercive economic arrangements" of the preceding feudal system. As a result, the serf was gradually replaced by the free worker and it is ...

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Did The Irish Rebellion Cause The Civil War?

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The Irish rebellion was not the only factor in causing the English civil war. There were many other long term and short term factors that may have contributed to the civil war. These long term causes were power, religion and money. The short term causes were Charles' decision to introduce the prayer book and bishops into scotish kirks, the first bishops war, the second bishops war and ...

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Sports History Sports Evolution

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Did you know that structured and highly organized sports in America (and for that matter all throughout the world) have begun with humble roots? It is noteworthy to cite that at the onset of the 19th Century, Americans' leisure time was spent on playing folk games and simple pastimes like hunting and bowling. The social, political and economic developments, however, changed the norms and nature of the ...

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Frederick Douglass And Abraham Lincoln: Leadership Styles

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Leadership style defines the manner and the approach employed by a leader in providing direction, implementing his or her plans and motivating people towards attainment of a certain goal. Leadership philosophy defines that values ethics and virtues that a leader puts emphasis on in his or her leadership. The many successful African-American leaders have employed various leadership style and philosophies during their leadership terms. These leaders also ...

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Long Term Causes Of The French Revolution

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The French revolution was not only caused by short term causes. The intellectual movement was one of the strongest elements which eventually led to the outbreak of this revolution. These ideas were long culminated since the period of the Renaissance, and eventually through the expedition of several wars, mainly the American War of Independence, 1775-1782. One must not eliminate the immense influence the British society had on ...

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A Report About Migrant Workers

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Globalization generates intense competition for labor that has had a profound effect in both developed and developing countries. In developed countries' economies, there tend to be more jobs available at the high and low ends of the labor market than in the middle. Available or unemployed national workers are unwilling to fill low-status jobs because of poor pay, dangerous conditions, and the existence of alternative welfare provisions. ...

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Black Americans as second class citizens

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It is certainly true about the statement about Black Americans being the second class citizens. During the 1945-55 periods the black Americans suffered many problems. There are 3 significant factors which are related to many other factors. These 3 factors are Social, Political and economical, where black Americans were treated as second class citizens. In the social factor, black Americans were facing increase in segregation. Within this ...

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Egypt's Age Of Reform

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Muhammad Ali Pasha, or Mehmet Ali PaÅŸa, was the ruler of Egypt for 43 years (1805 to 1848). He is regarded in history as the founder of modern Egypt. Muhammad Ali was born to an Albanian family in Kavala which is modern day Greece. He worked first in the tobacco industry as a merchant until he became part of the Ottoman army. He first came to Egypt ...

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Women's Lives Affected By WW1

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On 4th August 1914, the United Kingdom declared war on Germany, entering into what would later become known as one of the bloodiest and most horrific world wars of all time. Immediately, the suffragettes and the suffragists dropped all their drive for equality, and Britain unified, readying itself for the war that lay ahead. Very early on in the war effort, British Industry began to find itself ...

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) (or as they say in French le Organisation du traité de l'Atlantique Nord (OTAN)), began as a military alliance of governments due to the North Atlantic Treaty ( 4 April 1949). From its inception NATO, with headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, has focused on a structure cooperative defence. It translates this structure as having the member states responding to a joint and ...

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Analysis Of The American Revolution

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The American Revolution has allowed our nation to grow and prosper. The founding fathers of this nation wanted to live in a country where the people could make decision for themselves. This paper explains what events led up to the revolution. One of the contributing factors, the multiple taxes that were imposed on the colonists. England was running out of money due to the war debt. They ...

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Women In French Revolution: Acceptance And Denial

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In this research paper we will analyze womens involvement in French Revolution; especially we will be focused on their contribution to the revolution and their demand for political and legal rights. The argumentation of this topic will be based on the evidence taken from both primary and secondary sources. As primary sources we used two pamphlets written by Olympe De Gouges and Marquise de Condorcet. Both pamphlets, ...

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Historiographical Approaches To Fascism

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As one of the recognized founders of the school of postmodernism, nineteenth-century philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche proposed that what people really want is power and that living life is but a subsidiary goal. Individuals such as Hitler and Mussolini certainly embraced that concept of philosophy and became primary architects of two of the most notorious regimes in European history under the ideology of fascism. Generally historical treatment of ...

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The Chinese Communist Party In China

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The research question that will be investigated in this essay is how the Long March helped in the rise of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in China. While the Long March was also a major factor of Mao's own rise to power within the CCP, it was interesting to research and include the overall effect of the Long March. Although, the Long March only lasted a period ...

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Hitler Didn't Have Ethical Responsibility

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Part 1: Brief Biography Adolf Hitler was born on 20th of April 1889 in Austria. As a young boy his father was very strict with him mostly because he was an only child. When he reached 14 years old his father passed away and three years later his mother also died. He then lived alone and had no financial security and thus in order to survive he ...

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The denazification policies in Germany

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Analyse the Denazification policies in Germany after WWII and the extent of their success. After the Second World War, the Postdam Conference which took place between 17 July and 2 August 1945 saw the victorious allied forces divide Germany up into American, British, French and Soviet Union zones, with a view to reconstructing Germany. The Soviet Union was to control the newly formed German Democratic Republic ...

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Did Hitler And The Nazis Improve Germany?

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Upon the death of Hindenburg in August 1934, Adolf Hitler declared himself führer, combining the offices of Chancellor and President into one. Along with the Enabling law, this effectively made Hitler a dictator of Germany. Hitler and the NSDAP single-handedly controlled Germany for several years in a period known as the Third Reich. Historians still argue to what extent Hitler and the Nazis improved Germany in this ...

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USA Features Of Economic Boom In The 1920s

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Explain the main features of the economic boom in the 1920s. The economic boom was a period also commonly referred to as the 'Roaring '20s'. It describes a time in American history of great economic growth over a very small period of time. It had various features which all contributed to it. In the boom period, average working hours dropped from 47.4 hours to 44.2 per week. ...

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Pre Industrial England 1450-1750

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Pre-industrial England was a period that laid the foundation for the industrial revolution. It's too vast with numerous changes that may seem to contradict itself if confined to a single definition. In the early beginnings of the period, the ratio of population to land was low, with small rural communities heavily engaged in agriculture. Markets were imperfect, along with simple/sluggish technology mostly because, the pre-industrial man was ...

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Major Effects Of The Japanese Occupation

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Japanese Army sneaked Malaya through Kota Bahru on December 8, 1941. Japanese had win the airspace over Malaya and Singapore with less than two and a half month. The Japanese Occupation in Malaya began on February 15, 1942 and during the Japanese occupation for three and a half years, various policies have been implemented to strengthen their position. All policies have made an impact on social, political ...

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Benito Mussolini And Adolf Hitler

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Throughout history, many leaders have impacted their countries and the world around them. Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini are two brutal yet significant leaders who came to power in their nations during a time of inflation, depression, and devastation. They both gained their power similarly and improved their country's conditions after the devastation of World War I. During their rule they ruined many people's lives and negatively ...

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Jazz In The Soviet Union During The 1930s

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There are a couple of interesting sources about jazz in the former Soviet Union and modern Russia. Frederick Starr's "Red and Hot: The Fate of Jazz in the Soviet Union" is a comprehensive overview of the history of jazz in Russia; Starr runs through the chronology of Red jazz, beginning with pre-revolutionary Americanism (it turns out that Rasputin, a famous scandalous character of Russian monarchy, was poisoned ...

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China, Japan And Korea: Women's Social Status In Ancient Times

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In The ancient times, that is the time which end of feudal rule, in China is the end of the Qing Dynasty, Korea is the end of the rule of the Choson Dynasty and Japan is before the Meiji period. China, Korea and Japan are all located in East Asia; in the historical and cultural context these three countries were influential with each other and there are ...

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Did WW1 Change The Status Of Women?

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World War One had a large impact on the people of the 20th century, especially the women. Women all over North America and Europe felt the change in society, the change in the workplace and the changes of the woman's status. Preliminary Research: Duffy, Michael . "First World War.com - Feature Articles - Women and WWI - Introduction." First World War.com - A Multimedia History of World ...

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The Architecture Of The Mosque

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Philosophically, the whole Earth is a mosque and by this principle namaz will be complete wherever performed. Initially there was no specific building to spread the message of Islam. The Muslim Arabs, being nomads, had a minimum approach and preclude the use of permanent buildings and everything they possessed had to be demountable and portable. Thus there was no specific edifice as such. Only a square area ...

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Tsar Nicholas II Of Russia

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With the mounting pressures of World War I, combined with years of injustice toppled the rule of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia in March 1917. Forced to abdicate he was replaced by Provisional Government committed to continuing the war between red and whites. In mid February 1917 the popular discontent in St. Petersburg took place in a series of strikes in factories, street demonstrations and riots. The ...

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P.W Botha: Apartheids Leader

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P.W. Botha was probably one of the meanest and most savage men to rule South Africa. He was known for being a sour and ruthless man who took after his father. This ruthless like way of life was the reason he was nicknamed "The Great Crocodile."(Lambert). When he came into power he didn't think twice of any killings he ordered for apartheid and apartheid rebel camps. The ...

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Rome's Ancient Emperor: Nero

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Nero had a rough time growing up, facing the death of his father and being risen by his mother in very poor conditions. Later when Nero was a little older, Agrippina married her uncle, Emperor Claudius. After marring Emperor Claudius, Agrippina convinced him to adopt Nero. When Nero was 17, Agrippina killed Claudius so Nero takes the throne, and from there on Nero was known as Emperor ...

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The Celtic People: Culture

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Celtic People Culture There is a considerable amount of confusion and discussion about the origins, lifestyle, and culture of the Celtic people, also know as Gauls. The reason for the historical confusion and conjecture is that the Ancient Celtic people did not keep written records or documents about themselves or their culture. The Celts believed that writing was for the weak-minded. Information about the Ancient Celts has ...

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The Battle Of The Atlantic War

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The North Atlantic Ocean was the vital link that brought supplies from Canada and the United States to Britain. Without it, this lifeline Britain could not have carried on the war. The United States did not join the war until December 1941 but it played an important role before that. In November 1940 the United States supplied vast amounts of food, fuel and equipment to help the ...

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The Structure Of The Indian Navy

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"It follows than as certain as that night succeeds the day, that without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive, and with it, everything honourable and glorious." George Washington INTRODUCTION 1. The closing decades of the twentieth century witnessed sweeping changes in the security perception of most nations. There have also been major changes in the security environment in the Indian Ocean. India has made great ...

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France's Greatest Hero: Napoleon

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Napoleon was born in Ajaccio, Corsica on August 15th, 1769. His family was wealthy and from the nobility. Napoleon was a twice emperor of France whose endeavours and personality controlled Europe for a decade. Napoleon came to power during the French Revolution. He was a complicated and controversial figure who continues to inspire devotion and opposition, and has become in some ways a symbol of France itself. ...

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Henry VIII And The Modern World

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Henry VIII is famous for the formation of the Anglican Church which is also known as the Church of England. Henry VIII was the king of England from1509 until the time of his death. He was the king of Ireland and a renowned claimant of the kingdom of France. Besides having married for six times, he is still remembered for the major role that he played in ...

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History Of The Spanish Inquisition

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Throughout the history of the universe, and especially in the middle ages, mankind hampered the development of their own progress, not giving people freedom and covering with the religion and moral human principles. Until now, we are faced with this situation, discussing the challenges of new inventions in science and non-traditional views in society. In history, there are so many examples of this braking, and all of ...

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The Influence Of French Art On American Art

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French Influence can be dated back to many years. Caves were some of the first types of French art known. Different types of art had occurred during prehistoric times. After these time periods came, times known as the Medieval Period, the Renaissance , the Baroque Period, Impressionism, and more of the 19th and 20th century, were next in history. Many American artists were going to France to ...

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Downfall Of The Tsarist Regime

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Tsar Nicholas II was unprepared for the role as tsar and lacked the personal characteristics that were needed to rule Russia subsequently being a major factor that influenced the people decisions and the fall of the Romanov dynasty. Tsar Nicholas continued to implement the social and political reforms instituted by his father Alexander III which were unpopular with all members of society; the peasants, proletariat, bourgeoisie and ...

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A Review Of The Grand Alliance

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Through the union of the world's largest colonial power, Great Britain, the greatest Communist nation, the Soviet Union, and the world's greatest capitalist country, the United States, came the establishment of The Grand Alliance. This coalition, made during World War II, exemplified the need to come together to defeat Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan. With the combined efforts of the three Allied countries - the United State's ...

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