The Lover Of The Russian Queen The Imperial Rapist and Lover-RASPUTIN Gregory Rasputin, who received practically little education, came from the rural Russia and achieved great recognition as a holy man in the highest circles of Russian society. Gregory Efimovich was born on January 10, 1869, in Prokovskoe, a small village in Siberia. As a young lad, Rasputin shocked his village

Letter For Migration In Australia (1901) Hello my name is Alten Karaka, i'd like to migrate from my home country in South Africa to this great country that i have been hearing so much about. There are many reasons why i believe myself to be worthy of migrating Poplate or Perish At this stage of Australias life - Australia only had a population of 7 million and most countries coul

How Did France Gain Control In Vietnam' How did France gain control in Vietnam' Follow with: what led to US involvement in Vietnam' The French influence in Vietnam first stated way back in 1627 when French missionaries first arrived. The French captured the Cochinchina providence in 1861 and settled what are the current nations of Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. The French influenc

Cuba Introduction It has been told, “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Upon his voyages to the New World, he discovered what he called Juana, now known as Cuba. On October 28, 1492, Columbus and his voyagers sighted the island and the next day, October 29, 1492, the Europeans, for the first time in history, set foot on Cuban soil. Although Columbus discovered Cuba, it was alre

Revolutionary Generation The argument that the founders of the Constitution represented radical revolutionaries who transformed American political culture from its British Colonial origins, is evident when comparing British Colonial government before the revolution, to today’s Constitution. The reason the American government was created was because American freedom could never be secure

The Titanic Disaster THE TITANIC DISASTER The Titanic Disaster was one of the worst maritime disasters in history. The British Titanic was built in Belfast, Ireland, by Harland and Wolff shipyard. It was the largest moving man-made object ever created, weighing 46,000 gross tons and measuring 882 feet long. The Titanic left on its maiden voyage on April 10, 1912 from Southampton to

Opposition To The New Deal Opposition To The New Deal When Franklin Delano Roosevelt became President of the United States of America (USA) in March 1933, he had done so with a landslide victory over Herbet Hoover. Roosevelt took action to bring about immediate economic relief especially to those most affected by the Great Depression as wel

Darkness At Noon Darkness at Noon In America today, as in all countries at war or engulfed in revolution, there is turbulence in what society feels about different theories and issues challenging the peace of our nation. In Arthur Koestler’s historical fiction Darkness at Noon, a post-revolutionary society once again faces such conflict with the Communist party replacing an old dict

Importance Of The Scientific Society As A Journal Publisher In The Late 20th Century Before the advent of the Computer Age and digital technology, most scientists kept abreast of the latest advances in their field by means of journals in libraries, reprint requests or use of Current Contents. Researchers, whereby having private, public or university affiliation, were often involved in o

Racism The history of the United States is one of duality. In the words of the Declaration of Independence, our nation was founded on the principles of equality in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Yet, long before the founders of the newly declared state met in Philadelphia to espouse the virtues of self-determination and freedom that would dubiously provide a basis for

No-No Boy No-No Boy John Okada was a Japanese American of the second generation. He was born in the Seattle area as an U.S citizen. During 1957 Okada pointed out a specific crisis that American citizens of Japanese heritage faced during and after WWII. Okada’s book titled No-No Boy questions the ideal of loyalty in an unjust and unequal society of bitter realities and emotional confl

Bantu Steve Biko Bantu Steve Biko was a strong leader and showed his courage during the fight against apartheid. The confidence he had in changing the black treatment in South Africa, his philosophy of civil disobedience, and the effectiveness in his writing style made him a strong and efficient leader. He matches with the definition of a strong leader: a person who is determined and rea

Taj Mahal Taj Mahal, a mausoleum in Agra, India, regarded as one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan had it built in memory of his wife, Arjumand Banu Bagam, known as Mumtaz Mahal (Persian for “Elect of the Palace”), who died in 1631. Building commenced about 1632. The mausoleum was complete by about 1643 and the surrounding complex of buildings

History I The history of the United States is one of duality. In the words of the Declaration of Independence, our nation was founded on the principles of equality in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Yet, long before the founders of the newly declared state met in Philadelphia to espouse the virtues of self-determination and freedom that would dubiously provide a basis f

New England Vs. Chesapeake People from England settled both in the New England region and the Chesapeake region, yet the two regions became very different and independent from one another. You would think that since they were basically the same people that the colonies would be similar but they were far from it. The people settling New England were fleeing England’s religious persecuti

The Weapons Of World War I The Weapons of World War I During World War I there were several new and old weapons being used. Many of the weapons are still in use today. Weapon, as defined by The American Heritage Dictionary, is an instrument used in offensive or defensive combat. During war there are several different kinds of weapons in use. The weapons used in World War I can be ca

A Diversity Of Colonists When many of the settlers came over to New England, they had Puritan beliefs. John Winthrop, was the first governor of New England in the Massachusetts colony. According to Winthrop, God had entered into a covenant with the Puritans, just as they had entered into a covenant with one another. They had all taken risks coming to Boston, and they were going to fin

Benjamin Franklin VS. Malcolm X Education Assignment Knowledge is defined as “understanding gained by an actual experience” says The Merriam-Webster Dictionary (415). Different life experiences effect the type of knowledge you obtain. Benjamin Franklin and Malcolm X are both considered leaders of their time. Although they have different social and political backgrounds, they claim to

Ancient Middle East The ancient, fruitful Middle East is not easily defined. It is an area that can be viewed in many different ways, and to capture a single definition for the region is difficult, if not impossible. This region encompasses a vast array of cultures, religions, ethnicities, values, and geographical configurations. These differences are vital to understanding the social

Bombing Atomic bombing When asked, many people can think of an event that changed their lives instantly. For example, a near death experience may lead a person to see that life is fragile and that it should be lived to the fullest. Unfortunately, sometimes these events require the loss of innocent lives. In 1945, the United States dropped nuclear bombs on the Japanese cites of Hiroshima

Colt .45 Automatic Pistol The Colt .45 Automatic Pistol The Colt .45 automatic pistol was designed to comply with the requirements of the U. S. Army, who had discovered that its .38 revolver was incapable of stopping attackers in the campaign in the Philippines. (Caradimas) John Moses Browning, an employee for Colt Manufacturing, redesigned the .38 revolver to accommodate a .45 diamet

Benjamin Banneker Synopsis African American History: Benjamin Banneker Benjamin Banneker was an African-American born 1731 in Baltimore County; in tidewater Maryland. Banneker lived in Maryland for just about his whole entire life. On the western side of the Chesapeake Bay. He comes from a slave background just like many other African Americans

Black Death / Bubonic Plague In the late Middle Ages, the growth of population was so great that it caused somewhat of a famine. In the early 14th century, crop problems created an even bigger famine and caused great suffering. Overpopulation and famine created starvation, bad health, and opened up the chance for the bubonic plague, which struck in 1348. After its first appearances, the

Charlamagne -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charlemagne the King: An biography from Will Durant's STORY OF CIVILIZATION 1950 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beyond the legends of Charl

Developing Modern States Developing Modern States Successful modern states developed a monopoly over the lawmaking process, the armed forces, and the bureaucracy to meet the needs of the state. In order to have a successful modern state they first needed a powerful ruler. Fredrick the Great of Prussia used his power and wisdom to improve the lives of his people. He used the method

Alexander The Great Alexander the Great, Hybris – Nemesis Life In the life of Alexander the Great, one could examine that he had a hybris-nemesis effect on the world. As a great conqueror and warrior Alexander resembled the mind a hyberistic man that created a nemesis world view in his Hellistic world. Throughout his life time one can evaluate that Alexander had a great unchecked pri

Confucianism Daoism And Legalism In Early China Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism in Early China The Spring and Autumn Period began when dignitaries and the capital of Zhou was forced from the Wei River Valley to the east by barbarians from the north. This loss resulted in the steady decline of respect felt by feudal lords for the Emperor of Zhou. It seemed as though the Mandate o

American Indian Sovereignty Sovereignty Symposium The American Indian Symposium on Indian Sovereignty and Self Determination was a powerful collection of keynote speakers who touched on a number of issues revolving around the current status of Indian Sovereignty and their struggle to receive recognition as a separate nation within the United States. Prior to the Symposium I had many q

Devils in Disguise Devils in Disguise “Under idealism nothing exists except the mind. Whoever controls the mind controls everything. Therein lies the secret of absolute power” (Rapoport 1989) Has this method been used by most of the well known bloodiest dictators in history' The answer is most definitely “yes!” Every man is a maker of history; in fact, some man not only left a mark o

Haitian Revolution The French Revolution came about in 1789 in reaction to an absolute monarchy in which the people did not have a voice. The Revolution touched and transformed social values and political systems in France, in Europe, and eventually throughout the world. France's revolutionary regime conquered much of Western Europe with its arms and with its ideology. The ideologies o