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Things did not look too bright at the time: the condition of Japan after Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings; the divided Koreas; the beginning of the cold war between the Soviet Union and the U.

Tanzania is the country with a rich history that began with the migration of the first Cushitic tribes, continued with its colonization by Germany and Britain and its struggle for independence, and resulted in the [...]

The period between the 1500s and the 1900s was signified by the intense relations between China and the Western. As China warmed up to the West during the 1900s, economics remained the key point of [...]

Certainly, the popes hoped that the crusades and the work of the crusaders would bring the church under the Roman control.

Okuma hailed from Saga, a city that lies in the southwestern region of Japan and he was the first-born son of a Samurai father.

The rationale behind it was to point to the reconstruction of London and the incorporation of futuristic buildings in the architecture of the city.

Apart from a similar enemy, it is possible to draw a number of parallels between the struggle for independence of the "new nations" in the two Americas in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, and that [...]

The idea was to redistribute the wealth of the upper class among the poorer cohort of the population in order to achieve this equality, but it was also vital to communism that all manufacturing be [...]

It also played a role in helping people in America to survive As for economic interests, they led to the establishment of new colonies.

In his arguments, Edward Said claims that the Europeans categorized the world into two divisions; the Occidents and the Orientals, in other words, they were referring to a world of the civilized and the primitive.

The Al Saud clan occupied the Diriya settlement in Najd, and since the early 1700s, a member of the Al Saud family ruled over Diriya.

The chapter "Dreams of Avarice" of the book "The Ascent of Money" explores different stages of development of money functioning in the world by relating them to corresponding historical events.

Desmond Tutu is a South African Archbishop who rose to international fame in the late 1970s and the early 1980s because of his role in fighting apartheid a racial segregation policy in the RSA.

This paper includes insights into the history of the island and provides a brief analysis of the significance of the site as well as the debate on the development of the human society in general [...]

The Egyptian president opted to nationalize the canal so as to raise funds to construct the dam as opposed to when the canal offered free passage to all who used it.

John Glenn's trip to space in the Friendship 7 capsule in 1962 was a major accomplishment for the American space program.

It is possible to single out a number of persons who can be regarded as symbols of the Progressive Era, symbols that contributed into development of particular areas in the US society.

In reference to Curtis8, it is important to assess the structures of the European states and the Great Powers systems before 1814 in an effort to understand the reasons behind the establishment of the Congress [...]

In addition, Egyptians believed that both animals and the human soul were inseparable from the rest of the body. The Egyptians felt that such practices were important in the well being of every individual in [...]

The unique nature of the United States traces its history to the formation of political institutions between 1776 and 1789, the American Revolution between 1776 and 1783 and the declaration of independence in 1776. Additionally, [...]

In many cases, the hardships faced by these people were similar to one another, because they could be subjected to the same forms of dehumanization such as severe corporal punishments and harsh labor conditions; moreover, [...]

The media was all over, and other Libyan officials joined the crowd to witness with their eyes the body of Gaddafi and his son Mutassim.

However, the development of New France was quite distinct due to peculiarities of the gender roles in the North America and France.

The Aksumite Empire was one of the ancient civilizations whose existence was mainly supported by the natural environment and the natural resources of the region.

The pursuit of the workplace equality and the protection of women from unfair treatment by the employers were quite unsuccessful and slow due to the major division in the opinions.

We can only do the simplest work; we cannot have a good job because that is the men's domain, and they have the necessary training to do it.

Russell's understanding of feelings and soul are evident in the following: "nothing can penetrate it except the highest intensity of the sort of love that religious teachers have preached; whatever does not spring from this [...]

Some of the topics contained in the book include "sex trafficking and modern day slavery," "female migration and notions of migration in Sri Lanka," and "the experience of paid caregivers of disabled people," among others.

To a great extent, this outcome can be attributed to such factors to the influence of racist attitudes, the fear of violence or rebellion, and economic interests of many people who perceived the abolition of [...]

These thoughts enforced the belief in the existence of witchcraft in New England. The people of New England were in the middle of a war with the Indians.

The great awakening deemphasized the significance of the doctrines of the church while emphasis was on the spiritual practice of an individual.

Indira Gandhi's political exposure began with her return to India, which coincided with her father's stint as the first Prime Minister of India.

This is a scenario that has occurred with the Nazi, under the command of Adolf Hitler, and the story of Jim Jones, and the people who followed him in a quest to build an ideal [...]

The struggle between the Americans and Amerindians for instance led to the passing of a constitution and restructuring of the government system so as to avoid anarchy.

Over the years, scientists and researchers from every corner of the globe have hailed his theory of relativity as the only practical explanation of the physical world today.

The cause of the attack notwithstanding, Japan was determined to strike the American Pacific Fleet and she never relented on this pursuit.

The voyages were made in the Caribbean and Central America between 1492 and 1504 following the consent granted to him by the monarch. In the course of his expedition, he discovered and named the Island [...]

The riots, which started on April 29, 1992, were considered to be peaceful, and the only purpose that the rebels wanted to achieve was to protest against the verdict of the courthouse.

It was hard for the British to avoid Indians and they continued considering them as an issue for the cost of the war.

Ichikawa's film "Fires on the Plain" provides evidence of his contribution to the changing of perceptions towards Japanese involvement in military activities in the region and the world12.

The Market Revolution of the 19th century affected the living conditions of many people in America. The increasing number of people in most of these cities continued to affect the health conditions of different American [...]

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce was assigned the mandate to get rid of the last four letters and refurbish the residual part of the insignia on the hillside.

The speaker explains why the issue of slavery continues to separate the nation. He offers the best promises to deal with slavery.

The medieval age lasted between the fifth and the fifteenth century in Europe and it started with the collapse of the Roman Empire.

Understanding the document first requires one to understand the historical background of the Roman Empire: the formation of the Republic and its collapse.

One of the greatest strengths of Alexander's character is his vision, ambition, and thirst to succeed. The same corruption leads to Philotus disrespecting the king by claiming that he is enjoying the fruits of his [...]

The intensity of the conflict heightened and the British undertook genocide against the Mi'kmaq. The British and the Mi'kmaq had several conflicts during the period of 1756.

For instance, one of the main problems that arise when examining the situation of women in Karimpur is the fact that there is a considerable level of disparity in the survival rates between male and [...]

The abolition of slavery in the United States did eliminate the power structures that contributed to the oppression of African-Americans. Overall, it is possible to say at the beginning of the twentieth century, African-American people [...]

People used religion to explain the happenings of and within the universe by viewing the universe as godly beginning with nothing to do with scientific development.

Certain ceremonies that demonstrated customary practices such as baptism and sacraments were abolished by the reformed churches, and this affected the lives of the people because the initial rituals used to shape the social lives [...]

The purpose of the ground council was to assess the needs of the Mi'kmaq people and come up with possible solutions.

The rebellion was retrogressive to the cause of the American Revolution because it facilitated the spread of the ruling class and further hardened the position of the ruling class regarding the hierarchical arrangement of slavery.

Although the church was the dominant force that supported political and religious leaders, there were several efforts to change this system in the 12th century.

However, the war continued along the Pacific Ocean due to the resistance of the Japanese Emperor to sign the instrument of surrender.

Most of the research on women in early Christianity has grown out of the contemporary debate over the ministry and priesthood of women, with the result that the literature is heavily weighted in favor of [...]

The paper shall then explore the reality of the cowboy so as to reinforce the fact the image of the cowboy that most people have is an invention of myth and not reality.

As a result of the Age of Revolution, which occurred in the mid of 19th century, there were only countable socialists in the continent. This was characterized by the transition of the Age of Revolution [...]

However, slow growth of modernization and the emergence of radical opposition to governmental reform signified that the Afghan people are still attached to conservative patterns already in the second half of 20th century, with the [...]

The objective of the book is to give a fresh look to the Great Depression and the post war liberal new deals.

Bagdad brightened the world at that time with its brilliance, and the intellectual dominance of the Arab civilization influenced the Western Europe to a great extent.

By digging deep into Lincoln's history, times, speeches and writings, Foner has attempted to examine the President's stance on slavery in the United States and his reaction to the issue that greatly affected the American [...]

The history of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance continues to attract the attention of many contemporary historians. This is one of the points that should be considered.

In the light of these words, this paper reveals the causes of the depression in the 1890s and the effects it had on the white women and men.

In the book, 'The Freedom of the Streets', Sharon Wood explores the socioeconomic challenges of Davenport's women in the aftermath of the Civil War.

According to Blitz, those fears were confirmed after the integration because, to date, the Western part of Germany that was previously the more prosperous of the two has always had to transfer funds for the [...]

The nature of the American Revolution is considered to be better understandable relying on the ideas offered by Wood because one of the main purposes which should be achieved are connected with an idea of [...]

The American's mission was to refurbish Iranian army, to reorganize gendarmerie in Iran; they also had financial mission and smaller missions to the police department and Ministry of Food and Supply in Iran.

The same thing cannot be said if the only structure of authority in the city is a garrison filled with battle-scarred soldiers and a general who may not be sympathetic to the plight of the [...]

This essay will explore the history of the Qing Dynasty by comparing and contrasting the state and the Chinese society during this dynasty to the earlier periods in the history of the country.

Desirability of Decisive Victory: Setting Clear Objectives Another essential component of the warfare philosophy promoted by Gustavus Adolphus, the reinforcement of the idea of a triumph can be viewed as a breakthrough in the overall [...]

As Hurston later glorifies in her literary works, the town was the first to offer African Americans the chance to live freely and independent of the Whites, as they desired.

Booth was against the abolition of slavery and the right of the former slaves to vote that he wrote a letter criticizing the Union Government for wanting to abolish slavery.

She also makes her decision to move to South Vietnam because of her spirited heart of humanity and love and long for an end of the war and the sufferings and pains subjected to the [...]

Wesley was not like any other minister of the gospel but he was a courageous and spirit-filled minister of the gospel who preached under the anointing of the Holy Spirit, impacting millions of people.

Starting with the Confederates and the factors that defined their war strategy and tactics, one must keep in mind the specifics of the South and the lifestyle which the residents of the South led.

In sum to the determination of Americans in eradicating the presence of the British in North America, their need and quest for expansion also contributed significantly to the rise of the 1812 war. The participation [...]

A detailed review of the factors that facilitated the rise of the fascist movement in Italy and the nature of the movement will be made.

Although the US war in Afghanistan has lasted a decade already and is still continues as we speak, the United States of America together with its allies should still persist because the Afghan government needs [...]

A federation was started, Women's Federation, to better the status of women in the society. With this sort of confidence and the backup of the law, women were empowered to bargain even at the household [...]

However, the reasoning of freedom fighters, including the officials of the National Congress Movement, was that helping the British to win the war would elevate the status of India.

The standardisation of European languages led to a great development of the European literature and the creation of national ideologies and mythologies in different countries.

In addition to his leading role as a peace and desegregation crusader, prior to his election as the 34th American president and even after his rise to the top seat, Eisenhower was a well known [...]

The actions of the learned and the Chinese administration from the start of the People's Republic to the Hundred Flowers Bloom era in 1956 were characterized by a certain trend, which included the division among [...]

According to the program, the federal government would take more roles so as to improve the citizen's economic welfare. A majority of the laborers had migrated to the west as an escape strategy from the [...]

For instance, women are increasingly assuming leadership roles, and in a bid to motivate growth of female leadership in workplaces, different institutions in Saudi Arabia are increasingly becoming cognizant of the importance of creating an [...]

This political development led to the emergence of empires that were characterized by poor capital and extreme coercion. This led to the development of national states in Europe.

The explanation concerning African Diaspora as a process describes a continuous trend related to the formation of African Diaspora through migration where the Diasporas and Africa continue to maintain linkages. The African race as a [...]

In 1857, the Bengal defense force was reportedly the largest despite the fact most national troops were incorporated in the three presidential militias of Bengal, Bombay, and Madras.

Furthermore, the voting right act of 1965 restored and protected the voting rights of the African-Americans. Therefore, this demonstrated the disparities and the level of segregation that the whites showed to their African-American counterparts.

The author criticizes the historiography of the Dutch participation in the transatlantic slave trade by pointing out that the participation of the Dutch in this trade was not given the attention that it deserved.

The activities of this era resulted in the interaction of people from different backgrounds and linked most parts of the world together.

During the battle of the Tennessee troops and the Creeks in 1812, Jackson was the commanding officer and he helped in delivering victory to the Tennessee troops.

Postmodernism is the word used by sociologists and other scholars to refer to a the intelligence that has developed in the western world.

Eroding economy and weakened power and authority of the central court are among the reasons behind the fall of the Tang Dynasty.

Through the main characters Perochin and Hlestakov, Lermontov and Gogol respectively allude to the struggles of the peasants under the brutality of the ruling class.

The poorly defined Heian marriage system denied the women the ability to react and advocate for their human rights, Seidensticker Edward.

An Analysis of the Impact of British Colonization: A Study of Mike Davis' Late Victorian Holocausts: El Ni o Famines and the Making of the Third World The late Nineteenth Century saw an increased political, [...]

Another important aspect of women oppression is captured in the kind of relationships that women shared with men in the pre-communist China.

He narrates in details the events of his life from childhood to the period he enters into politics, in a bid to free his country from the vice of apartheid and the consequences of this [...]

The American civil war was one of the major turning points in American history and is responsible in shaping the modern America.

In 1994, Rwandan population was made up of three ethnic group namely the Hutus who were the majority, the Tutsi who were relatively few and the Twa who were insignificant due to their number, the [...]

As the Ottoman Empire was getting more and more dominated by western nations, Europe used the chance to market itself in the territory as a way of assisting them.

At Duncan Sherman and Co, he spent the first few months as a copyist and later advanced to positions of higher responsibility due to his father's influence in the business world.

They were empowered by a divine appointment and therefore it is for the best interest of everyone to sustiain the line of succession and preserve the kingdom. The origin of the people, the land mass [...]

The book gives an account of the massacre and atrocities that the Japanese army committed against the Chinese in Nanking between 1937 and 1938.

The civil war pitted the military government and the various guerrilla groups leading to mass emigration of Guatemalans to the neighboring countries like the US, Honduras and Mexico to seek for asylum.

Some historians claim that the foremost thing that led to the Revolutionary War was the influx of Europeans into the land of America and the dictatorial control.

Secondly, the stage of 'preconditions of take-off' is characterised by the spread of the idea of the possibility of economic prosperity which is a necessity for other desired societal conditions. The last stage of economic [...]

In 1801, the thoughtful and innovative display of mastodon remains by Charles Willson Peale, in Philosophical Hall, in Philadelphia, and in Europe, thrust both Peale and the ancient, giant relative of the elephant into this [...]

The evidence of his greatness is revealed by the massive conquests he made. He was assassinated in the process, and Alexander took over the throne.

Before the Second World War, the term Middle East was used to refer of the region between the Far East and the Near East.

The figure below is a map of the region during the height of the Teotihuacan civilization in the Mexican area that presents the extent of the empire in context of other cultures that existed at [...]

This is of the main arguments that can be put forward. It is important for understanding the history of these countries.

The freedom to vote for all Americans became central in the civil rights movements, and one of its successes was the legislation that culminated in the enactment of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The elite were the rich people, and majority of the population that comprised of the common farmers, artisans, and merchants known as the plebeians occupied the low status.

The rich in the society managed to flee from the country, and as a result, the poor were the ones who were left vulnerable to the disease.

In addition to the spread of the gospel, the crusades were also organized as a strategy for the Christians and the leaders to exemplify their wealth and religious zeal.

The situation was made worse by the humiliating treaties and the rise fall and defeat of the various rebellions such as the Taiping rebellion and the Muslim rebellion which culminated in the foreign occupation of [...]

The success of Ottoman kingdom according to Hovanissian was owed to a group of professionals that was responsible for monitoring the activities of the treasury.