Category: Historical Figures

Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion Works Cited Introduction There are numerous examples from the history of humanity that evidence the overwhelming impact outstanding persons had on the further evolution of society. They contributed to the development of various nations, enlarging territories, creating important social institutions, and altering the structure of society to produce the…

Table of Contents Populism in the USA William Goebel Goebels Stand that Made Him a Populist Goebels Activities and Success Goebels Significance to American Society and Politics Works Cited Populism in the USA As pointed out by Goodwyn, insurgent movements that occur as protests to the existing political system are rarely successful and most often…

Explosive substances were not new to people who lived in the nineteenth century. For instance, gunpowder had been known to humanity in the Middle Ages. However, it was quite unsafe to use explosive powders and many accidents were associated with unmanageable explosive substances in the eighteenth century. However, one man changed everything as he created…

The realm of international politics would not have come to a full circle if socialism was not explored to promote the ideology that favors using the state as means to redistribute wealth. Socialists advocate state ownership of capital, rather than private ownership, so that the accumulation of wealth is controlled by the state, which can…

Table of Contents Intended Audience Short Summary The Main Idea Evidence from the Document Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes On December 10, 1838, Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar became the second president of the Republic of Texas. He was an individual of high culture and, simultaneously, rather an idealist dreamer than a successful politician. His primary envision was a…

Germany first became a nation on January 18, 1871, with the official ceremony taking place at the Palace of Versailles Hall of Mirrors. This became possible due to the efforts of Otto von Bismarck, a notable figure in the German and European affairs of the late nineteenth century as well as the first Chancellor of…

Martin Luther King is an excellent example of a leader who managed to change the world in a positive way and highly influenced societys perspective on racism. He is known for his encouraging and memorable speeches that inspired black people to keep fighting for their rights and freedom. King spoke of regard for the minorities,…

Introduction Henry Hudson, whose biography and discoveries are the subject of this review, was a famous English navigator and discoverer of the 16th and 17th centuries. He contributed significantly to the development of geographical science and explored and described the Arctic Ocean. Henry Hudson also discovered new straits, bays, rivers, and islands. That is why…

Introduction From a study by Markham, France is what it is today because of two things. The first thing is The French Revolution while the second is the rise to power by Napoleon (1). Historically, these two things played a vital role in shaping France. This paper compares and contrasts the attitudes of people under…

Table of Contents Introduction Peculiarities of the Epoch First Steps Administrative Reforms Military Reforms Culture Conclusion Works Cited Introduction History is always written by the winners. It is a well-known phrase that perfectly demonstrates the nature of our world and the way it evolves. However, there is one more fact that should also be mentioned.…