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Women in Qatar: Education, Politics, Family, Law

This essay discusses women in Qatar in regard to politics, education, marriage, role in the society, and how this has continuously changed with time and how the society and leadership treats the Qatar women.
  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1467

Roman Lifestyles’ Influence on Civilization

For instance, the case of Lucretia indicates the perception of the ancient Romans on the matter. The instance of moral decadence within the contemporary America is similar to that in the ancient Rome.
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1114

The War Finance Feature in Promoting Military Success

The war finance feature of Geoffrey Parker's model of the "Western Way War" has been the most important factor in promoting military success over the past three centuries. The war facilities were tasked to product [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1277

Agamemnon as a Leader – Ancient History

This was just before they sailed to Troy for battle where Agamemnon's insults resulted to them being disciplined as the winds died so that they were unable to navigate, until Agamemnon made a sacrifice to [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 1072

Belize and Mexico History: People and Civilizations

These people include Yucatecan in Lamanai, Ch'olti'an in the lowland and Caracol in the south and centre of Belize. Most of the Mayan history was preserved in their sculptures that symbolized their gods and heroes.
  • Subjects: Latin America
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1135

Abraham Lincoln Against Slavery

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Due to this hindrance to abolish slavery in the union, Lincoln decided to do it from the southern states of America using his powers as the commander in chief of the United States.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 612

Frederick Douglass and Harriet Jacobs

To enlighten the people about the dreadful facts, escapee slaves noted down their accounts of slavery on paper and availed the information for the public to read.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1710

The Mayan Civilization’s Disappearance

In spite of the fact the Mayan civilization disappeared many centuries ago, the mystery of the sudden fall of the successful and developed civilization which cultural achievements are still examined and discussed as significant ones [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 588

Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Comparison

In the entire history of the United States, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King were the greatest advocators of freedom and civil rights. He believed that the whites were not to be allowed to misbehave [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 843

Legendary Warriors of Old Japan

Trying to measure and understand the contribution samurais have made to Japan, the history of development of these characters in the history of the country should be considered.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 559

National Museum of the Marine Corps

I managed to appear in the surrounding of the World War II and I want to say for sure that I am lucky to live in the 21st century, free from war on the territory [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 558

FDR Impacts on American Economy of New Deal

The deal was a retort to the situation of the great depression and focused the concepts of 3R's, which according to the historian were termed as RELIEF, RECOVERY and REFORMS.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 634

Cold War Major Aspects and Events

Conflicts of interest between the United States and the Soviet Union were the main cause for the cold war which replaced the Second World War in the year 1945.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 590

Nicholas Spykman’s Ideas

The major argument of this geostrategist is that the Soviet Union could be the base for "the enforcement of peace" in the continent.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 560

China Society Consumerism in the Past Century

It is necessary to underline that the rise of Communism in China and the activities of Mao Zedong had a certain impact on consumerism, and Chinese consumers had to changes their strategies and improve priorities [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1387

African-Americans Social Reform

It was one of the biggest steps for consideration African-Americans as the equal members of the American society protected under the Constitution.
  • Subjects: African American Studies
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 566

China Society and Consumerism

The major events that influenced on the development of the consumerist culture in China were: the establishment of China Republic in 1912 and its early years till the 1920s, Cultural Revolution and establishment of communism [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1459

Nikola Tesla Biography and Contribution

He was in a position to look at the inefficiencies of direct current motors and hence establish certain mechanisms for improving them through the use of AC.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 964

Blacks Role in Abolishing Slavery

The abolitionist movement and the Black slaves of Britain both played a role in the ultimate abolishment of slavery in Britain.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 12
  • Words: 3524

Weapon Development in Early European Civilizations

Because it took rather serious processes to create the weapons that now are known as the realities of the ancient times, these were one of the most powerful inventions of the mankind, which is an [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2840

The Chicano Movement Strategies

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To declare a movement, the 'El Plan Espiritual de Aztlan' seeks to create people consciousness of the establishment of the plan as well as the reason behind the plan about the Chicano society.
  • Subjects: Latin America
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 888

Nelson Mandela: Biography and Influences

Mandela had one big ambition in life; to make the life of black South Africans oppression- free. With such opportunities, Mandela still decided to make the most practical and life-changing application of his career.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 624

The Period of Reconstruction: Black Americans Rights

The Reconstruction was a period during which the life of the defeated South was to be returned to normal; it was also a time when the Black Americans attained some rights thanks to Lincoln and [...]
  • Subjects: African American Studies
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 950

Africans-Europe Relations Between 1800 and 2000

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Towards the end of the 19th century, trade with African territories formed an insignificant percentage of the total British economy, and Africa was longer expeditious in commercial terms.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1441

European Image of the African 1400-1600

Therefore, the discussion and analysis of this paper will largely explore how the image of Africans changed and remained the same in the eyes of the European between 1400 and 1600.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1214

Life and Carrier of Dmitry Medvedev

If a student wants to know the way to success and recognition, one of the possible and the most effective options is to observe and analyze the life of Dmitry Medvedev.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 592

Ancient China Unification

The key factor in the unification of the Chinese people is their adherence to the standardized belief system employed by the empire.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 3041

The Crack Epidemic of the 1980s

However, drugs have never been such an acute problem as it used to be in the 1980s during the crack epidemic. Besides, it seems like the approach of the American government to the problem is [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 619

The Great Depression in Amercia

Form the war in Japan to the Vietnamese war, and many other political modifications, these changes destined to cross over into the 1970s and 1980s.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1250

Stress and Strains in the Renaissance Society

In this essay, the stressors are outlined, a major stressor is identified from among the many and how the renaissance society responded to the stressor is discussed in detail. The rebellion by peasants caused a [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2270

The Black Saturday Bushfires – a Tragedy of 2009

To my mind, the representatives of CFA are the ones who are responsible for such a huge number of losses and deaths caused by Bushfires: they did not take into consideration the possibility of the [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 939

Richard Nixon’s Presidency

In addition to the fact that the spies who carried out the act were part of his reelection campaign team, there was evidence proving that he created a hush fund to protect them from prosecution.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 557

British North America Phenomenon

At the same time, the location of British North America was close enough to the settings of the Spanish conquerors to observe the dreadful effects of their rule.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 847

A Social and Political History of the United States

At the time, each person had a role to play in the society, and the financial system was feudal in nature. The system was applied effectively in the 16th and the 17th centuries to improve [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 878

African American Soldiers During Vietnam War

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In the 1960s and 70s, African Americans battled racial discrimination at home in the United States but also faced similar if not the same tension as a member of the Armed Forces while fighting in [...]
  • Subjects: African American Studies
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1138

Andrew Jackson’s Policies Toward Native Americans

He was the seventh president of the United States and a core founder of the Democratic Party. The law supported for the resettlement of Native Americans on the west of Mississippi River in Indian Territory.
  • Subjects: American Ex-Presidents
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 580

The Arab Defeat in 1967 War

Sometimes, it is referred to as the 'six days in June,' while in other cases, it is simply 'the war in June.' Importantly, the 1967 War between Israel and the Arab neighbors was just a [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 898

Slavery in the Southern Colonies

Apart from the favorable climate, the close proximity of the colonies to broad rivers allowed the colonialists to ship in slaves and their produce with ease.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1372

The Coming Civil War Predict Reasons

Thus, the development of the Civil War in the second part of the 19th century was triggered by such two reasons as the promotion of the Western settlement started in 1784 because it led to [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 905

Child Labor in Workhouses and Mines in England

At the same time, in the mills and workhouses young children were exposed to long hours of physically hard labor and experienced severe lack of rest and sleep.
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 828

Rome’ and Avignon Fighting over the Papacy

Religious and political power played some of the most significant roles in the rise of the Schism. The councils of Pisa, Constance and Basle contributed significantly to the end of the Western Schism.
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 645

Vietnam History and Western Influence

The history of Vietnam is one of the longest histories in the world. The explanation of the decision the USA made to go to Vietnam is very clear.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 467

Understanding the Events Participants’ Values

However, despite the obvious significance of the family background and the specifics of personality, the analysis of historical background is crucial for understanding the values and moral principles of the people, who organized the event [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 899

Race Relations and Women’s Status

For this discussion, the two periods to be examined are January 8 of 1992 the same date in 1942, In the case of these two weeks in the early 1990s and the early 1940s, the [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 1446

The United States on the International Scene

An important factor in the use of reprisals is the legal perspective of the act committed by the offending state and the response of the victim state.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 15
  • Words: 4121

Greek City-States – Ancient History

Using the case of the early Greek poleis, this paper shows that commercialisation and changing attitudes about leadership have changed the nature of states.
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 962

African-American Studies: The Great Migration’s Causes

Fortunately, the First World War created a shortage of workers in the north, which presented an opportunity for the blacks to move from the south and provide the much-needed labor force in the urban industries.
  • Subjects: African American Studies
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1229

The US Federal Government Role in the Equality

This essay seeks to highlight the major hits and misses in the role played by the three branches of the U.S.federal government in the struggle for black equality.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1448

Women in Canadian Politics

Nonetheless, the change of the colonial policy of France and expansion of the English led to dramatic changes in the society of the First Nations.
  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1493

Kon Ichikawa’s Influence on Japan’s History

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.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1388

Southeast Asia History: Chinese Imperial Expansion

In turn, this issue can be examined with the help of Jose Rizal's novel Noli Me Tangere1 Since this literary work throws light on the experiences of the Pilipino people during the Spanish rule, overall, [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 585

Communism Collapse in the USSR

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The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was one of the earliest communist societies to embrace the ideologies of communism. The collapse of communism in the USSR began in 1989 after the fall of the Berlin [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1117

India Political Conflicts in the XVII Century

To a great extent, this reaction can be explained by the fact that the residents of the town were afraid of the possible political turmoil that could follow the death of the emperor.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1019

Mesopotamian Influence on the Oman Peninsula

It is noteworthy that the area had been rather deserted prior to that period but the change of the conditions population of the peninsula increased.
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1650

American History: The Road to Civil War

Though the Civil War occurred in the 19th century, the roadmap to the war began back in the 17th century. In 1807, the United States senate passed a law that led to the abolition of [...]
  • Subjects: American Civil War
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 536

The May Fourth Movement History

The "history of the PRC can be traced to the earliest civilization, which happened in the fertile area of the North China Plain".
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1113

European Americans Extension

European Americans extension is shown by the movement of Euro-Americans via the continent heading to the pacific west and shaping the jungle for their needs.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 630

Expansion of America from the 17th Century

The westward expansion of the Europeans affected the country's economic, social, and cultural aspects. The expansion increased the number of European settlers in the west.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 591

Hammurabi’s Code and Mosaic Law Impact on America

It is necessary to trace the history of the capital punishment as well as roots of the American legal system to understand why the debate is going on and which party will, eventually, win the [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2206

Servants Treatment in Colonial Virginia

Because of the lack of control over the quality of living conditions provided by the owners of the colonial Virginian property to their British servants, the increasingly hard work conditions and unbearable living ones, combined [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1110

New York and Bombay History From 1500 to the XX Century

4 In the case of New York, it is early settlers who initiated a range of economic activities, mostly related to trade, but for Bombay, the main economic activity of early settlers was not trade, [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1155

1942 v. 1992: News Accounts Contrast

For this discussion, the two periods to be examined are January 8 of 1992 the same date in 1942, In the case of these two time periods of the early 1990s and the early 1940s, [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1169

Japanese Calamity of the Twentieth Century

Concerning the winning party the outcome of the war contributed greatly to its national history and pride: there were built many monuments, museums, and libraries dedicated to the war.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1945

Erich Hartmann’s Biography

As the book's name implies, it contains the biographical account of the life and career of the highest-scoring ace of all times a German fighter-pilot Erich Hartmann, who, ever since 1942, when he joined the [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1411

American Reconstruction Period

The "Reconstruction Period occurred when the federal government highlighted the best conditions to support every Southern State". Many leaders "lacked appropriate strategies to introduce the Confederacy into the Union during the period".
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 589

The History of the Mongol Empire

The attrition between Ghayir-Khan and Chingiz-Khan during the conquest of the Bokhara Empire significantly brought a new Mongolia nation into existence.
  • Subjects: Medieval History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 646

Asian American Women and Marriage

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Marriage relationships amongst the Asian American women and the European Americans have become increasingly common in the United States. The conflict between gender systems profoundly affected racial hierarchies amongst the European American men and the [...]
  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 254

How the Federal Bureaucracy Expanded During WWI?

The role of the bureaucracy was expansive during the war since the state was expected to provide many services to the citizens, something that led to the formulation of stronger rules and regulations to guide [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1143

The Expansion of Federal Bureaucracy During WWI

With these, a number of government agencies were created during the WWI particularly when it emerged that there was a need to regulate or control industrial sector as well as the call for the US [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1174

Herodotus’ Discussion of the Scythians

To understand whether Herodotus provides the reliable considerations about the aspects of the Scythians life and society, it is necessary to analyze the narrative of Herodotus with references to the discussion of the archaeological evidence [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1125

African Communities in America

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However, the labor system began to take a different form as white laborers left the fields to occupy the available land in the Americas.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1929

“On New Democracy” by Mao Zedong

The difficulty of the struggle was exacerbated by the fact that Chinese society was traditionally feudal. This two-stage revolution was unique to China because it was being shaped by the characteristics of Chinese society.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 547

Shang and Zhou Dynasties

Bronze Age in the development of human culture follows the Neolithic Age, the period of time when humans were using tools made of stone for hunting, as weapons and as appliances for the household.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 553

The Conquest of New Spain

The author presents a fascinating account of the overthrow of the Aztec Empire under the leadership of Montezuma by the radical Hernan Cortes and his supporters.
  • Subjects: Latin America
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 856

Ireland History and Development

8 million people live in the Republic of Ireland while the rest inhabit Northern part of Ireland and is part of the United Kingdom.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1651

The Letter by Jonathan Edwards

The situation occurred after the colonists began to settle in the country. The aim of Jonathan Edward's letter was to spread the idea of Protestantism and Christianity in the American colonies.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 584

The Christian Commonwealth of Byzantium

The success of the Roman Empire's eastern half depended on such aspects as the strategic geographical position of Constantinople as the capital city, the centralized authority based on the principle of caesaropapism, the power of [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1114

The Revolution of 1848 in France

In spite of the fact that the Revolution of 1848 was supported by the wide categories of the French public oriented to reforming the regime, the revolution led to the further restoration of monarchy in [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 551

The Interwar Period Achievements and Challenges

For instance, the revolutionary war that facilitated the establishment of the United States as an independent country back in the 18th century had its share of triumphs and challenges, but in the end, it led [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2829

Christianity, Slavery and Colonialism Paradox

He is prominent in opposing the Atlanta Compromise Treaty that advocated for the subjection of the southern blacks to the whites' political rule. In conclusion, the paradox of Christianity, slavery, and colonialism has been a [...]
  • Subjects: African American Studies
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1734

Women’s Suffrage Movement

The struggle for women suffrage augmented in the middle of the nineteenth century with the establishment of diverse associations. The formation of the International Council of Women occurred in the year 1888.
  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1926

The Native Americans and Immigrants Lives

Summary of the Article This article explains why the process of transplantation continued to affect the lives of both the Native Americans and immigrants.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 590

Martin Luther King Jr.’s Letter From Birmingham Jail

He raises the stakes in his letter by pointing out "...the intent of our peaceful, active action is to generate a crisis-filled situation that will certainly necessitate commencement of negotiations". King's letter reveal a man [...]
  • Subjects: African American Studies
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 604

Washington, Jefferson and Parker’ Role in the US History

As one of the founding fathers of the US and the third president of the post independence America, Thomas Jefferson is attributed with several achievements which permanently changed the history of the US in a [...]
  • Subjects: American Ex-Presidents
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 562

Canadian Social Democracy Historical Evolution

The thesis will be developed by explaining the dynamics in the nature of social democracy with respect to the changes of capitalism in response to economic instabilities during the war and the stability regained in [...]
  • Subjects: Canada
  • Pages: 11
  • Words: 3161

The Russian Working Class Movement

The growth and expansion of industrialization witnessed a continued decline in the conditions of the workers, which led to the emergence of working class organizations.
  • Subjects: Eastern Europe
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2800

The Industrial Revolution Influence on American Life

The paper argues that the growth of the physical territory of the United States and its influence on social, political, and economic life were realized because of the industrial revolution of the 19th century.
  • Subjects: American Revolution Period
  • Pages: 11
  • Words: 3045

Chinese History – Empress Wu Zhao

2 This essay focuses on discussing the social and political life of Empress Wu Zhao, as the first Chinese empress in the Chinese history and her special contribution to the Tang Dynasty and the uprising [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1399

American Astronaut Neil Armstrong

Armstrong became a naval aviator at the age of 20, and it marked the beginning of his illustrious career in aviation and aerospace.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1126

Solution to Urban Crisis in the United States

The important thing is to "address the major challenge that can eventually transform the lives of many Americans". According to me, the government and other reformers should use the best resources in order to improve [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 563

The Black Americans Ideologies and Stereotypes

The discipline of African-American studies is committed in the study of the black Americans. It specifically covers the North American region and the peripheries that were shaped and reshaped the history of the black people [...]
  • Subjects: African American Studies
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1671

Struggle to Transform China 1949

Following the imperialist invasion and exploitation of the country in the early twentieth century, the nation was set on the verge of radical revolutions in all sectors.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 15
  • Words: 4143

People’s Experiences Along the Silk Road

Further, the Silk Road had cultural and religious diversity, presenting a rich blend of the West and the East culture. Besides, the natives of the Silk Road were too few and weak to fight for [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1147

American Foreign Policies in World and Cold Wars

The next points outlines the reduction of weapon kept by the countries and the elimination of economic limitations between the countries, independence of Belgium and Poland, removal of the German troops from Russia, liberation of [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 495

Urban Crisis Role in the American History

The number of people in different American cities increased after the war. This practice will eventually support the needs of many individuals in the country.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 553

President Bill Clinton Speech Critique

The president begins his speech by thanking the governor of Oklahoma and acknowledging the families of the bereaved as well as the people of Oklahoma.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 558

Coalition Politics After the Civil Rights Movement

Such coalitions also forced the American government to address the challenges affecting different cities. New policies and laws emerged in order to promote the rights of many American citizens.
  • Subjects: Civil Rights Activists
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 290

Problems of New England in 17th Century

Massasoit was the leader of the tribe, he offered his help to the pilgrims and their war with another Indian tribe. He was grateful and uncovered the plan to the people of Plymouth.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 564

“The Fall of the Maya” by Dauna Coulter

The ruins of Tikal, the main Mayan city, in Guatemala shows the architecture and the scope of the ancient builders - even now it is difficult to create the city like this.
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1112