Caesar and the Triumvirate
Historically, political leaders had to unite in order to keep their political power stable. The First Triumvirate of Gaius Julius Caesar, Marcus Licinius Crassus, and Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus was not an officially documented alliance but rather an informal agreement between the three persons. Their goal was to establish their rule in the state after the…
Read moreCauses and Consequences of the First World War for Austria
In the late nineteenth century, Austria suffered from problems connected with national identity as the age of the Empire was coming to an end. Many national movements in the Empire caused this process. National minorities were suppressed by the Vienna government and intended to reunite with their countries or to create autonomy within the existing…
Read moreEquality
The Bill of rights is a particularly crucial constituent of the Constitution. It provides protection of people’s rights and guarantees freedom of actions. The Bill makes it illegal for anyone to interfere in the rights of other people as long as that person does not contravene rules and regulations. However, times have changed. It is…
Read moreGerman Composer Johann Sebastian Bach
The course of life of a brilliant German composer Johann Sebastian Bach is an astonishing combination of inexhaustible creative inspiration and common sense, as well as profound piety and practicability of daily life. Universal character of the talented and resourceful musician reconciled the differences between the terrestrial and celestial aspects of Bach’s character. He became…
Read moreHarriet Tubman The Road to Freedom by Catherine Clinton
Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom is a fascinating story about a real-life heroine who rescued many African-Americans from slavery. In her book, Catherine Clinton depicts an amazing woman of strong will and sober mind. Clinton's biography of the woman demonstrates how Harriet Tubman, risking her own life, led a big number of slaves to…
Read moreImpeachment of Andrew Johnson
Introduction Impeachment is a process that is used to charge and remove government officials from office under the issues of corruption or any other form of misconduct while at work. This is reflected in Article 1, Section 2 and 3 of the US Constitution. This process was initiated by Congress and made a constitutional right….
Read moreJean-Jacques Rousseau
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (28 June 1712- 2 July 1778) is considered to be one of the most prominent Genevan philosophers, writers and composers of the eighteenth century. He is well known for his political ideology that had a huge impact on the French Revolution. Moreover, he had active life position and his own scientific point of…
Read moreStages of Canada colonization
Introduction The colonial period in Canada was one of the most tragic pages of the country's history, but also the most interesting. This way, the most negative aspect of this age was the relations between European immigrants and local population. In their fight for the better living conditions and economic benefits, Europeans have performed the aggressive…
Read moreSuleiman the Magnificent and the Franco-Ottoman Alliance
Rise of Suleiman I to a pinnacle of the Ottoman Sultanate in 1520 overlapped with the turning point in the European history. Darkness of the later medieval period with its stagnating feudal institutes became redundant and was slowly giving way to the glimmer of the Renaissance. Suleiman the Magnificent was expected to become an indispensable…
Read moreThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was enacted on February 17, 2009. It was developed as a response to the economic crisis that was experienced in the United States and other parts of the world. It is a spending package that was pushed through Congress by President Barack Obama in order to stimulate…
Read moreThe Bombing of London during World War II
The extensive sustained bombing attacks on Britain were initiated and performed in the course of World War II by Nazi Germany between the years of 1940 and 1945. The most intense bombardment, which started in June 1940 and continued until May 1941, became known as The Blitz. The consequent sporadic raids that occurred between 1941…
Read moreThe Communist Manifesto
Introduction The Communist Manifesto is a manuscript that was developed by Karl Marx and edited by Friedrich Engels. In the document, the author summarizes the history of the world passing from the hands of the bourgeoisie to the proletarians. The manifesto simplifies the history of the development of a constant struggle between the rich and the poor,…
Read moreThe Crusades
The term ‘crusade’ is a word that is exceptionally vivid in minds of many. The Crusade means the fight that Christians fought with Muslims to reclaim the holy land from them. This fight took place in the period from the 11th to the 13th century. The term also means a fight, in which people engage…
Read moreThe Flavians and The Five Good Emperors
Historically, the Roman Empire had periods of rise and decay, which depended largely on the people who ruled it. While the reign of the Flavian dynasty was controversial, having its positive and negative aspects, the historical period of “the Five Good Emperors” is known to be a golden age in all spheres. The Flavians were…
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