The Army In Spain During The Regime Compare the roles of the army, the church and the syndicates (or unions) in Spain and Portugal during their respective dictatorships. Spain and Portugal have always shared a similar history, especially during the 19th century. Soon after the First World War, both Spain and Portugal had a violent and long revolution followed by a right-wing dictat

The Alcoholic Empire The Alcoholic Empire: Vodka and Politics in Late Imperial Russia Patricia Herlihy begins her book with an attention grabbing quote from a Russian temperance priest stating that “There is nothing in the world worse than drunkenness.” (1) This blunt phrase sets the tone of the book and prepares the reader for an up close and frankly detailed look at the role of alcoh

Roman Empire The Greeks, after their country had been reduced into a province, imputed the triumphs of Rome, not to the merit, but to the FORTUNE, of the republic. The inconstant goddess, who so blindly distributes and resumes her favours, had now consented (such was the language of envious flattery) to resign her wings, to descend from her globe, and to fix her firm and immutable throne

Story Behind Fort Sumter The Story Behind Fort Sumter The building of Fort Sumter began in 1829 as one of many Federal forts down the coast. After the War of 1812, the Federal government saw its need of forts to protect the coast. This fort’s walls were five feet thick and over fifty feet high. The left and right flanks were enlisted men’s barracks while the officers’ quarters were

The Great Leap Forward The Great Leap Forward Humans have gone through many major developmental stages since distant relatives diverged from gorillas and chimps. This divergence is believed to have begun 6-10 million years ago; it was not a simple overnight process. Approximately 4 million years ago one significant change occurred when our ancestors began to walk upright. This allowe

The Vienna Congress: Lord Castlereigh Born into a family of politicians in Dublin, Ireland in 1769, Robert Stewart, later christened Lord Castlereagh, was destined to become one of Europe’s greatest statesmen. After an education at Cambridge, he entered politics as a member of an independent interest group, the Whigs, and joined the Irish parliament in January 1791. He entered the Brit

Theodore Roosevelt The war in Iraq and the war on terror rages on. Men and women from all over the United States have died, and are dying, for a cause that has been greatly under question by the American people, and countries all over the world. The one mainstay in this war on terror has been our President of the United States of America, George W. Bush. While many people have challenged

I Have A Dream Everybody has a dream, but not every one of them will come true. One of the most famous quotes in modern time, and also one of the most influential speeches ever given on the earth was given on a podium the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C on August 28th 1963. The great speech was given by Martin Luther King Jr. who dedicated his time on earth to prove that all people ar

The Writings Of American History From The Puritans To The Present Contemporary American historians write about almost everything that has affected nearly everybody. They write about agriculture, housework, illness, leisure, banking systems, sever systems, etc. Their new history touches many Americans and invites each to make a personal interpretation of history. A wide variety of new

Corruption of Power Corruption of Power In the words of Winston Churchill, “Power corrupts, but absolute power corrupts absolutely”. This statement echo’s a typical yet sometimes unpleasant characteristic of human nature. Time and again throughout history mankind has repeatedly demonstrated an inherent selfishness. This often results in actions falling short of their preceding ideals.

Renaissance Clothing Renaissance clothing was very important. The people impressed each other with their clothing. Their steeple hats could be up to three feet tall! Men wore very pointy shoes. They also had to be pulled back. The women’s head dresses covered all of their hair. Some hats were shaped as animal horns, or butterfly wings. In the early days, the rich wore simple clot

The Wolcott House The Wolcott House I am standing outside the Wolcott House and it is 30 degrees out. A cold breeze runs through my coat. The Wolcott House is a late Federal early Greek Revival style home built around 1830. The home remained in the Wolcott’s family possession until 1959 when it was then turned over to the public. It was built in Maumee during the pioneer days; the

Theoretical Evolution Of Female Crime Theoretical Evolution of Female Crime Sex is a crucial variable in predicting criminality. There are many characteristics in crime related to women, such as: women commit a smaller share of crimes, the crimes they commit are different(less serious, less professional, less likely to be repeated), and fewer women are in penal establishments. Ho

Titanic On April 14, 1912, one of the world’s most luxurious ships, the Titanic, sank into the ocean leaving an indelible mark in history. From the idea of the ship to the launch of the ship, the world was very enthusiastic about this “unsinkable” sea monster. The maiden voyage of the ship started quite smoothly, with passengers very happy with the many amenities on the Titanic. When the

Things In Rwanda The prime minister of Rwanda Agathe Uwilingiyimana was brutally murdered in front of her family. She was at home when government soldiers overwhelmed the troops protecting her. In front of her family she was told to take off her clothes and spread her legs, she did both without argument. She was then stabbed in her vagina until the bayonets came through her neck. The pri

The Renaissance The Renaissance was a time of artistic expression, new discoveries, new ways of thinking, and like its name says, it was a time of rebirth. Many important figures arose from that era. Among those were, Leonardo Da vinci and Galilei Galileo. Leonardo was what we now call, 'a Renaissance man'. He not only was a painter but, he was also an engineer, mathematician, inven

Could it Happen to Us' Could it happen to us' Of those not killed, Holocaust victims that could work were only given moldy bread to eat and dirty water to drink, if they were given anything at all. Some would have to drink their urine to keep from getting dehydrated. They also ate their own feces. These millions of victims were not bad people nor had they done anything wrong but

Thucydides Thucydides "The absence of romance from my history will, I fear, detract somewhat from its interest; but if it be judged useful by those inquirers who desire an exact knowledge of the past as an aid to the interpretation of the future, which in the course of human things must resemble if it does not reflect it, I shall be content. In fine, I have written my work, not as an es

To Kill A Mockingbird Essay To Kill a Mockingbird is about two kids; a brother and sister named Jem and Scout. The book actually has two stories within. The first story, about finding out about the mysterious Arthur “Boo” Radley who they have heard so many rumors about. The second story about a kind, intelligent young, black man who is accused of raping Miss Mayella Ewell. In a way, t

Atomic Bomb Science was developed by man for many reasons, one of which is self-defense against his enemies. During the 1930s and 1940s, scientists worked on producing destructive weapons through nuclear science. Early scientific investigation of the atom and the molecules showed that enormous amounts of energy could be created through nuclear fission and divisions. Indeed, perhaps even

Tommy Douglas When considering the giants of Canadian politics, T.C. Douglas surely stands at the forefront. Tommy Douglas was a remarkable Canadian whose contributions have helped to shape our great nation. Although he is most famous as the founding father of Medicare, the most advanced health-care system in the world, Douglas’ contributions to Saskatchewan and Canada were tremendous. D

Treaty Of Guadalupe Hidalgo The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed February 2, 1848. It was signed by Nicholas P. Trist for the United States and by a special commission representing Mexico. Trist disregarded a recall to Washington, and negotiated the treaty in violation of his instructions. The U.S. Senate reluctantly approved the treaty.

Neolithic Era In any civilization, the most important component is its social organization, which consists of the way the people are group according to social classes and their way of life. In essence civilization evolved from the Neolithic era due to population growth. The Neolithic period refers to the latest period of the Stone Age. The Neolithic era is commonly characterized for its

Catherine The Great Catherine the Great Catherine the Great was one of the greatest leaders Russia has ever seen. She reformed the country into something completely different than what she saw when she first arrived in Russia. On May 2, 1729 Sophia Fredricke Auguste von Anhalt- Zebst, the future Catherine the Great was born in Stettin, Germany which is now Poland (geocities.

Characteristics Of A Civilization The urban revolution of the building of the first cities took place in 3100-2900 BC, the Jemdet Nasr Period. The changes in human settlement patterns from isolated settlements to larger village communities continued. The first civilization appears in the Great Plains to the south of Mesopotamia in the area later called Sumer. Scientist say that this is t

Cold War Not only for Americans, but many across the world, from 1991-1945 intercontinental affairs were dominated by the Cold War. Perhaps, the simple notion of nuclear warfare, kept peace on edge, while avoiding another conflict. The alliance of the United States, Great Britain, and Soviet Union began to deteriorate at the conclusion of World War II. Opposed to past wars of destructi

Immigration Immigration Immigration is the foundation of this country’s greatness. It is made up of different cultures, ethnicities and races. I myself would not be able to enjoy life in the United States of America if immigration was limited when my parents arrived in this country. I feel making immigration illegal would deprive the rest of the world of being able to experience a lan

French Revolution Vs American Revolution American and French Revolutions The French Revolution was an indirect result of the American Revolution. The American Revolution began with colonists fighting against Great Britain’s monarchial rule. The still bitter French aided in the independence of the American. During the same time, France was increasing literacy and the idea of the Enli

American Airlines Introduction The National Transportation Board has recommended to the Federal Aviation Administration that all FAR Part 121, 125, and 135 passenger-carrying aircraft be equipped with cockpit video recorders, cockpit voice recorders and digital flight data recorders (Rimmer, 2000). The use of flight data information has been very useful to the National Transportation S

Crevecoeur St. John de Crevecoeur, a French Agriculturalist, came over to America in the mid eighteenth century. He wrote the Letters From An American Farmer to inform a friend in England about the way of life in the British Colonies of America. Letter IX gives a brief account of Charlestown, South Carolina and the lives of the plantation owners and their slaves. Charlestown is one of