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The article discusses two theories explaining imperialism: the economic theory of imperialism advanced by Hobson and Lenin and the realists' explanation promoted by Morgenthau, Niebuhr, and Aron.

Even though it might appear to be nonsense, the fact of the matter is that there is more truth in the words of this unknown man than we, people living in the twenty-first century, might [...]

Infiltration of the ruling class with individuals who represent the plight of the society and are willing to direct a change in the system has not succeeded.

In contrast to the ideas of Communism, Marxism stressed the victory of capitalism over feudalism and emphasized its role in the development of the economy.

This research will mainly focus on the importance of the Congress, the diplomatic approach taken by the Congress, and the major achievements of the Congress.

The League of Nations was established on January 10, 1920, during the Paris Peace Conference after the ending of the World War I.

Thomas Jefferson was the leading person in the declaration of independence, and he cites John Locke as an influential individual in the establishment of the American politics as well as independence from the British colonists.

The beginning of the 1600s was also a period of a great religious revolution, and the society could live a normal life as people had to make solutions, choose the side, and protect their families.

The letters analyzed in this paper give a piece of the picture that was observed during the 1600s and the 1700s when slaves from different parts of the world had to serve their masters under [...]

The kingdom of Spain was extended to the mainland and in the oceans due to the discovery and annexation of Columbus' lands.

Regarding the authoritarian nature of the Soviet power, the following issues significantly affected its collapse: the persecution of the Church and dissidents, forced collectivism, the domination of single ideology, the prohibition of communication with other [...]

On several levels, the US was more prone to support the Israeli, although the threat to lose the influence in the Middle East and open the path for the USSR to intrude was more than [...]

Nevertheless, the posture of Russia and the actions towards former Soviets have been still regarded in terms of the Cold War after the USSR has dissolved and the Cold War was Over.

One underlying issue emanating from this context is past historical relations between the Americans and the Middle East, which is the genesis of events taking shape from the clip.

Analyzing Gorbachevs actions and his incentives in the economy of the USSR, it is possible to conclude that the primary aim of these actions was the destruction of the welfare of the country, the growth [...]

The sanctity of life should therefore be respected at all costs and so humanity should strive to coexist in peace and harmony in a manner that is sustainable to prevent the reoccurrence of such atrocities [...]

For example; whereas, Walton suggests that it was named the process of industrialization that had brought about the initial phases of a modern era: "Most features of modem society are traced to the influence of [...]

Besides, the second letter was more aimed at assuring the Kennedy administration of the soviet strategic power and promises to ensure the integrity of Turkish frontiers as well as the security of people living on [...]

In addition to this, the strategic location made it easy for the French to deliver supply aid in the course of the war.

The video also provides a grasp of the reasons that led to early industrial revolution and the accompanying changes that had significant influences on the Britain society.

Furthermore, in place of the Roman or papacy authority or some form of universal code, the English state became the main source of the law and authority.

The increasing hostility between the U.S.and USSR led to the creation of two states, namely the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic.

Oral history is not folklore, rumor or gossip and oral historians tend to authenticate their answers by scrutinizing them and place them in a precise chronological framework Oral historians are also concerned about storage of [...]

Therefore, the impact of the conquest of America is that it led to the introduction of new diseases to different countries.

The Immigration Museum is an exhibition center that was opened in 1998, with the aim of exhibiting the cultural diversity and the Indigenous history of Australia.

The focus on the order is the main duty of a policeman even if the order is based on organizing the raid to find the red-haired men as the representatives of the minority.

In the beginning, the British aim was to commercialize the Indian Ocean trade route because it provided the commercial control of all the regions around India.

The three texts on the subject of teaching writing, especially at the beginning college level, are illuminating and encourage me to think about my writing, and learning to write better, differently. IN that magazine, women's [...]

Basically, the Silk Road was the name given to the trade route that existed in Asia and linked East Asia with Central Asia, South Asia and the Mediterranean regions.

This revolution prevented food emergencies in Latin America and Asia during the 1970s and 1980s. However, the revolution was not a successful tactic in ending global food shortage and hunger.

For Spain, the main reasons for establishing the empires were trading and to spread Christianity to the indigenous people of the region.

In what ways were the crises of imperialism, war, and economics both the cause and the result of changes in the degree of global community between 1870 and 1945?

In 1492, Christopher Columbus became the first European to step on the American continent. After the success of this exploration, the European nations started to establish their presence in Africa and the Americas.

For instance, the CIA was at the forefront of promoting American Abstract Expressionist art in the form of paintings. The media is one of the technological avenues used to achieve this.

The second industrial revolution took place in the mid 19th century after the invention of the steam engine and electricity as well as the construction of canals, power lines, and railways, and the invention of [...]

However, the end of this slave trade was a relief especially for the Africans, who were deprived of their rights to enjoy a life free from oppression and cruelty.

In chapter 27, the most interesting part is the one that dwells upon the Canadian way of gaining independence. The most interesting topic in chapter 29 is the role of nationalism in the global war.

The seven pillars of wisdom were developed from the first seven out of the nine beatitudes contained in the book of Mathew in the holy bible. In short, the British looked forward to defeating the [...]

The need for new markets and raw materials, missionary work, new military conflicts, and new ideology were the main reasons for the new imperialism.

The focus of the chapter is a political history of South Africa from the moment of coming of the first white settlers to the political processes that took place during the period of independence.

With regard to the tactics that the United States chose for controlling the Philippines, the counterinsurgency is considered one of the most sophisticated forms of conflict that military service can face.

Away from the impeccable works of art that characterize the palace, the palace also reveals the cultural and political aspects of the empire.

Consequently, the formation of alliances and foreign relationships enabled Brandenburg, which was economically weaker to expand to the capital-rich areas of the lower Rhine.

During Rome's conquest of Italy, the Romans used different tactics to ensure the success of the invasion. With the growth of the empire, corruption became rife in the senate and other public offices.

The description of the earliest political and economic relations from the historical point of view can be seen in the works of Oren, where he tracks the history of the US and the countries of [...]

The chapter "Trade Patterns in the Wider World" reveals examples of trade relations of different countries in the era of the late Renaissance and displays the overall dynamics of exports and the volume of goods [...]

Therefore, the first suggestion of establishing the system of man and woman's equal rights and freedoms that was founded first at the distant end of the XVIII century finally led to the ideas of feminism [...]

1 The international policy of the USA demands the rigorous analysis not only in the context of the occupation of Japan but also concerning other countries of Asia involved in the conflicts during the post-war [...]

After the end of World War II, the USSR acquired the status of one of the leading world powers and led a specific world block promoting the ideas of socialism.

One of the major reasons for the Zulu's win was their numerical superiority as compared to the British. The ratio of Zulu to British soldiers was about 20 to 1.

Rodney is sure that "the fact that Europe was the first part of the world to move from feudalism towards capitalism gave Europeans a headstart over humanity elsewhere in the scientific understanding of the universe, [...]

Starting from the fifteenth century, European interests around the world took the form of the colonial encirclement and formation of trading posts.

Patricia Crone has created a work where she discusses the trends and elements of pre-industrial societies in the world, particularly those that existed in the West. Farming was a key element in the pre-industrial era [...]

The key to the understanding of why science made a revolution in the 17th century is associated with the fact that it displaced the Earth and humans from being the center of the universe, with [...]

In other words, it is possible to conclude that the power of the knights and their economic and political dominance over the peasantry, as well as the power of the Church and its wealth, allowed [...]

Warren was a famous writer of his period, and The Opium Question became a result of Warren's cooperation with James Matheson, who was interested in presenting his vision of the Opium War, as well as [...]

What was the economic and political significance of the British-Chinese opium trade? In addition, moral was not the primary concern of the Chinese people involved in the opium trade.

With the development of trade, a lot of new products reached China and started to be actively used by its population in everyday life.

It acted as the source of security for the British Empire in India and due to its strategic location between the two regions.

The main reason for this is the fact that Britain had stakes in India, Egypt, and the Mediterranean all of which were under significant impact from the Ottoman Empire. The stability of the empire was [...]

If cameras and phones are not allowed during the trip, they would have to rely on drawings and paintings to capture the beauty of the newly discovered lands and the unique culture of the island [...]

Shlomo Sand, a professor at Tel Aviv University, seeks to examine the issues of ancient Jewish history in his book "The Invention of the Jewish People".

This paper explores the nature of the relationship between the human, the state, and the supernatural in pre-industrial societies. One case of a state in which religion provided a structure for the political establishment is [...]

In addition, it is important to concentrate on the idea that events and experiences of the past can influence the development of an entire nation.

The mere idea of confronting the consequences of the application of a gunboat policy or further economic sanctions is more than enough for borrowers to capitulate to the demands of lending institutions. It is a [...]

The emergence of shared spaces open to scientific debate contributed to the propagation of the inquiring spirit of the era, which helped to shape the cultures of many European states.

Regarding, the internal organization, the military-feudal system was established, and the land was owned conditionally because the Sultan had the principal right of proprietorship of all the conquered lands. Moreover, there was a new balance [...]

The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the event and discuss the reaction of the author in regard to the statements made by the two guest speakers.

The Jasmine Revolution in Tunisia belongs to the number of the most dramatic events of the Arab Spring. In fact, people were so exhausted with the growth of unemployment and the price of development that [...]

Many voyages of Spanish and Portuguese travelers were built on the desire to acquire more territories and find new materials to gather, trade, or take away from other people.

Though the necessity to defeat the supporters of the Islamic culture and find allies that could be used against the Muslim powers was the goal of the European exploration, it was not the only one.

The ideology presupposed the elimination of the institution of the market as it had led, according to Marx, to the erosion of society and its segregation.

In this way, the author explained the necessity to pay attention to the most significant alterations witnessed during the mentioned period of time such as the attempt of the Europeans to create a single empire [...]

The advances of the modern world provide the representatives of the general public with an opportunity to share extensive amounts of information which was not possible in the past.

Although most people regarded jackal as the origin of the dogs through evolution, most studies have been able to discard that theory, and coined the grey wolf as the origin of the domesticated dogs.

The proponents of the emancipation movement called the Rwandan Patriotic Front returned to the country in the fall 1990 to live within the population of Tutsi.

Prior to discussing the peculiarities of the revolution in the Caribbean, it is important to consider the major ideas of the French Revolution.

The French Revolution was a major event not only in the history of the French Empire but also in the history of the world.

It strengthened the positions of the Castro's government, as well as the relations between Cuba and the Soviet Union, which eventually led to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Though, the discovery of the power of the atom and the creation of a weapon that explores it to make the destructive effect stronger had altered the approach to warfare radically and introduced the threat [...]

The storyline comprises of the abduction of an Islamic religious leader by the US Military, which culminates in the targeting of New York City by terrorist groups.

The disagreement culminated in the US bombing of Japan in August 1945 and the escalation of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and America.

The Cold War was the political and military tension that existed primarily between the USA and its allies, on the one hand, and the USSR on the other, even despite the fact that these forces [...]

The Spanish administration strained to limit the trade between the American colonies that belonged to them and Europe sternly to the flotilla of Spanish vessels.

Garcia Lopez de Cardena's impression of the Grand Canyon is full of original first impression experience of the terrain, the air, the atmosphere, and most of all of the beauty of the environment.

One of the reasons for that is the fact that every state wants to be the most powerful within the institution, especially when it comes to security.

Still, regardless the presence of various reasons of World War I, as well as total wars, it is possible to provide a general conclusion for the majority of wars that is the initiations of the [...]

Scholars employ various methods in the study of life and the past of a person. Nonetheless, similar to the native population who live in North America, European conquerors despised the prosperity of prehistoric Amazonians culture [...]

The Holocaust in the history of Jewish people, as well as Japanese occupation in the history of Korean people, was one of the greatest tragedies.

It is seated in a valley that is about eight kilometers away from Mecca, the Holy City and one of the main destinations for the pilgrims during the celebration of Hajj.

The director of the British Museum has decided to address the specified issue and correct the mistake of disregarding the elements of culture that represent the evolution of the world.

The class of workers became the main force of the industrialized society and it was able to introduce significant changes to the structure of the world and its hierarchy.

The theory of Just War is meant to provide a philosophical framework, upon which the use of military force is justified. Was the use of the bomb a last resort?

In the 11th chapter of the book, titled "Destructions", Sven Beckert focused on the transformation of the Empire of Cotton, and its conquest of Asian markets.

The concept of authority can be described as the link between administrators who determine the main points of a particular policy and people who take full responsibility to follow and perform that policy in a [...]

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.

A Conversation with the African-American Ghetto" helps to realize the importance of knowledge of a longer history of the Jewish ghettos and their possible connection to and impact on the African-American ghettos, US segregation policies, [...]

The Busmen and the Maasai are two communities that are found in Africa and they inhabit the Eastern and Southern regions of the African continent, respectively.

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 [...]

Human history has been shaped greatly by three periods: The industrial revolution, the period of enlightenment, the French revolution, and finally the period of protest and revolution 1815-1850.

The size of Russian Empire by the end of the late 1890s was approximately 23 million square kilometers. The Russian Empire was made up of a diverse population.

In the means to defining what money is, most of the scholars from the psychological and physiological field have come up with the theoretical aspects of money and the ways it influences the economic growth [...]

The book The Biggest Estate on Earth: How Aborigines Made Australia by Bill Gammage represents the work on the history of the Australian Aborigines and answers the question of how they managed to survive under [...]

Thus, in his reflection on the nature of the interrelations between two powerful empires, which arose at the end of the 19th century, the writer argues that the striving of the British Empire and the [...]

The primary goal of the Crusades was the city of Jerusalem. The purpose of the book was likely to relate the events of the Crusades to the Church, or the nobility.

The Western civilization has clearly left a mark on the evolution of the humankind, spawning the changes of a tremendous scale in all domains of life, including the cultural, the political, the economic, and the [...]

The history of the world cannot be described effectively without identifying the function of money. Money has been used to measure the value of resources and financial markets.

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 [...]

The manifesto starts with words " The history of all hitherto societies has been the history of class struggle," class struggle is the most important force of history.

The Manifesto of the Communist Party is a powerful source of information about the most crucial force in history that is the attention to social and personal interests, the peculiarities of the bourgeoisie with its [...]

The Christians and Muslims anti-religious wars and crusades of the tenth and twelfth centuries exposed Europe to the trade of spies and a number of luxury goods from Asia.

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 release of restrictions on interest rates increased the role that bankers and other financial intermediaries made in supporting the economy and the circulation of money.

The use of money contributed to the globalization of the world. The creation of a bond market is considered as one of the most revolutionary events in the world.

These moral preconditions of the emergence of money, the social conventions that regulate and control it, and the evolvement of its status in the present-day world can be regarded as the most significant events in [...]

The class materials examined the developments, hurdles, and systems that have emerged due to the changing roles of money in the global economy.

One of the greatest revolutions in the ascent of money after the creation of credit banks, the center of the discussion in this chapter is on how issuing bonds can help governments to borrow money [...]

The concept was so important to human progress that the evolution of the financial system needed to support social and economic development resulted in the establishment of the banking system known today.

The act of alienating Ireland in the development process brought the distinction in the collaboration. Slave trade contributed to the growth of the economy of the British Empire via the production of the raw materials [...]