History Essay Examples and Topics. Page 2

The Pharaoh was each temple's high priest in Egypt and was the earthly representative of the Egyptian gods. The President is the head of State and does not meddle in Church/ religious affairs.

Almost a thousand years later, along the Yellow River sprang another civilization in the plains of North China; one that would go on to become the largest and most prosperous in the region.

He used his power to better the lives of the public in South Africa and set an example of selfless leadership.

It was a belief of Federalists that in order to ensure the union does not collapse, there was need for the federal government to hold on to power.

The economic devastation of the 1920s led to the Great Depression and brought a tragedy for the whole society. Crash of stock market The crash of the stock market in 1929 ushered in the Great [...]

Rome's civilization revolves around the provisions of Rome's culture in shaping the aspects of the progression of the various parts of Roman society's political, economic, and social structure.

As a result of unbearable conditions from the Roman administration, the Visigoths revolted and conquered the Romans and killed their emperor Valens in Adrianople in the late 4th century.

In his last decade when Sallust turned from politics to history, he considered the political corruption to be one of the major reasons of the collapse of the Roman Republic.

The Battles of the Somme and Verdun were two of the greatest battles fought on the Western front between the Anglo-French military forces and the German forces during the course of the First World War.

They are sure that it is impossible to describe truth with the help of language, which presupposes that historical facts can also be questioned.

The aim of this paper is to discuss and describe the life of Shaykh Abd al-Aziz Bin Baz from his childhood to his death.

The paper examines the history of love starting from the ancient times then to the medieval chivalry and finally the contemporary period.

The Mexican Revolution of 1910 and the Cuban Revolution of the 1960s show that the Revolution's tentacles may spread far and wide due to preexisting sociopolitical, economic, and cultural systems.

Joseph Haydn's contract for work at the Esterhazy Court is a distinctive document that needs to be preserved because it explains the authorities' attitudes to the music and composers in the eighteenth century.

Both Zedong and Xiaoping joined the CCP in the 1920s and aimed to end China's weak position. From this point of view, communism in both USSR and China was similar during the reign of Zedong.

The Battle of Gettysburg fought in south-central Pennsylvania on July 1 3, 1863, is considered to be one of the most important battles in the history of the United States as it became a turning [...]

Kourosh Ahmadi, the author of the book "Islands and International Politics in the Persian Gulf: The Abu Musa and Tunbs in Strategic Context," expresses an opinion that at the beginning of the nineteenth century, an [...]

At the time, Palestine was still under the Ottoman Empire and the success of the Jews settled in the area was determined largely on the policies of the empire.

This paper seeks to reflect on the events that led to the establishment of the schools, what life was at these schools and their effects on Indian populations, this is in regard to the larger [...]

During the last period of the 19th century all the way to the early 20th century, Europe and America experienced revolutions in communication, transportation and weapons which were very crucial particularly in the manner in [...]

I would not advice to take anything perishable, as it is more a burden than a benefit on this trip; but if you have extra dried goods, you can always change them for travel clothes [...]

Rich and varied contacts between various peoples, thriving trade, and the provision of resources are just a few examples of the Indigenous peoples' contributions to Canada that date long before the advent of European immigrants.

The history of propaganda is based on three interweaving fundamentals: first, the mounting need, with the growth of civilization and the rise of nation-state, to win the battle for people's minds; second, the increasing sophistication [...]

Queen Elizabeth, I was a pragmatic leader and she knew that if she married a foreigner she would put England's future in jeopardy by relinquishing her power to her husband.

The brief analyses has shown major characteristics of the speech and it is easy to understand what it means for me and why.

Silk road supported the economy of the whole empire and was important in the transportation of porcelain, silk and tea to the outside world.

The political-social organization of the Maya was hierarchical with a king, nobles and priests on top and the common people and slaves on the bottom.

As such, the school of thought also challenges the notion that Western nationalism is the sole form of the phenomenon. This essay will discuss the dangers of nationalism, as seen from the postcolonial perspective, as [...]

The history of the US proves that people understand themselves and the others learning and interpreting historical events of the past.

The national rail network allowed the farmers to become part of the national economic recovery that started at the beginning of the Second World War and continued throughout 1960.

Many writings and works devoted to the investigation of European history in the 18th century have captured the chronicles of a long-term hunger that was spread across France on the eve of the Revolution.

This was highly unexpected, as Caesar, a declared dictator, had the support of all the people of Rome, and his death resulted in administrative imbalances.

Therefore, the salt march movement contributed to the independence movement of India and the replication of similar non-violent movements around the world.

This enables Lepidus to see the leadership potential in Caesar and makes his wish to work with him in the government.

The book, 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass' is both an indictment of slavery and a call to action for its abolition.

The burglars were considered to have been paid, and the payments were connected to mire finance that had been used by the election committee in the 1972, for the purpose of re-electing the president by [...]

Due to many territories that he conquered, the dominion that Alexander the Great had was regarded as one of the greatest in the history of the world.

The study requires the use of supporting materials to develop thematic analysis and further examination of the main themes found in the interview.

Right to the property for married women and their right to private inheritance and inheritance of the community property belonging to the husband was an essential nature of the status of women in Ancient Egyptian [...]

The history of these two countries is remarkably long and full of various events, and so are the relationships between China and India.

The primary sources include The Proclamation of Independence, in which the Mujibnagar Government expresses the will of the oppressed people in Pakistan.

The case of Sacco and Vanzetti is considered to be one of the most controversial in the history of the United States.

These challenges have to be met in a way that benefits the nation. No public servant should be unfaithful to his duties and should always have the interest of the people in mind.

The construction of the massive buildings in the two cities implied the existence of an autocratic regime that mobilized the labor and provided the necessary raw materials.

After the Robespierre and Jacobins taking the over the government in the year 1793, Napoleon took charge of the artillery and his achievements in the area made him the favorite at that time.

On the other side, the Ottoman envoy declared to the Venetians that it was not acceptable for Vizier to avoid the announcement of war since it is impossible for anyone to resist the idea of [...]

Jackson was unfair toward Native Americans, whom he first cruelly defeated in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and then banished from their lands on the east of the Mississippi to the west of the Mississippi.

Thus the basis of this treaty too was same as the Congress of Vienna, to contain a country for building peace and stability in Europe.

To deeply understand the pertinent issues regarding the role of women in Judaism, it is critical to examine the underlying historical connotations that have played vital roles in enforcing the present state of affairs in [...]

Christopher Columbus was born in the Republic of Genoa in the middle of the 15th century. It led to the development of market relationships and the emergence of new items in Europe.

The survival of this group of people is attributed to the strong leadership of their king Moshoeshoe the Great that was necessitated by frequent cattle raids.

In the background of this pressure Alexander took up his campaign to Persia, conquering the people of the country and then taking their wealth and the surviving soldiers to his empire.

The history of the United States has been formed by the decision-making of the presidents whose domestic policies shaped the welfare political background of the modern country.

In the history of the United States, the period of the liberation of the American territories from the British Empires' rule is one of the most decisive and notable ones.

One of the author's surviving textual works is the detailed description of the city of Timbuktu, the Ghanaian developed trading and economic center, which Leo Africanus describes in the early 16th century.

The culmination of the American Revolution in the late 18th century saw the emergence of social problems and the emergence of gangs in the US.

When Malcolm refers to black people as a big family and when he constantly repeats the word "common" in regards to the white man as the common enemy, he makes the audience experience a feeling [...]

The hit of the industrial revolution in Europe and America in the 18th century led to a lot of changes and advancement in the production industry.

According to the Irish people, the famine was the worst in their history in terms of scale, duration and effects. Irish potato famine had a lot of implications to the Irish people and the world [...]

Instead, Mandela chose to remain behind the bars for the rest of his life and by putting his feet down in defense of his people's rights, his long struggle would finally grant South Africans their [...]

The answer to this lies in the fact that documentary evidence was required to protect the trades and industries within the country in the event of civil commotion, feudal oppression and general lawlessness.

He described the Japanese as the best people known among the heathens.[2] "Portuguese Views of Chinese"[3] is an account of the first impression the Portuguese had upon encountering the Chinese.

Therefore, the term is associated with the tools and the equipments that the ancient people made from the stones. In the Neolithic age, there was development of weaving, pottery and metal weapons and tools began [...]

One of the reasons why they have a strong appeal in the hearts and minds of 21st century people can be traced to the fact that their messages continue to ring true in the hearts [...]

Therefore, the essence of this research paper is to investigate the role of Catholic Church during the Black Death, specifically paying attention to the steps the church used to prevent the disease, the Flagellants and [...]

Accordingly, the option for administration style came from the empire's direct connection to the previous failed Sejuks dynasty and the closeness to the monarchical Byzantine political structure.

And all of this by the time he died at the age of 32, raising the question of what Alexander could have accomplished if he had lived longer.

The government appreciated his contribution and promoted him to the division general and commander of the Army of Italy. Ambitious Napoleon realized the futility of the situation and decided to abandon his army in Egypt [...]

Shakespeare: Well, I assume you have watched the play and if you have not I would request that you do for you to understand the meaning of these words within their context.

In this paper, I aim to examine how the concept of entertainment and its types changed in the history of Western civilization, addressing particular timeframe, i.e.from the Neolithic Period to the Middle Ages.

In this context, the Laws of Manu represent the approach to discussing the problem in the Hindu society, and it is important to compare this approach with the ideas presented in the works by such [...]

If the territories of the Aztec and the Inca civilizations were invaded by the Spaniards and that situation resulted in the civilizations' decline, the causes for the Mayan civilization's collapse are not determined clearly.

The East usually refers to Asia and the Middle East while the West usually refers to Europe and the American continents. The East views the West with contempt in terms of how the Orient values [...]

She argued that in the Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen, the rights of women were not catered for. One was authored to safeguard the rights of man.

In his letter, King is trying to persuade and win the authority of the white man who in the real sense had acted as a hindrance to the attainment of the various goals of the [...]

Therefore, imperial powers of Santa Anna precipitated rebellion of Texans and subsequently led to Alamo battle. The Alamo Battle marked the climax of enmity between Mexicans and Texans as Santa Anna made a deadly attack [...]

However, Takaki argues that Glazer's theory is limited and does not consider the experiences of all racial and ethnic groups in the United States.

In the case of Martin Luther King Jr, his commitment to non-violent resistance as a way of effecting social change was informed by his Christian upbringing and study of Mohandas Gandhi's philosophy.

In the article, the author insists on the introduction of industrial education to the curriculums of all black students to ensure that they understand the value of labor.

The two presidents managed to contribute to the development of the country in different ways. However, both of them managed to contribute greatly to the development of the USA and its empowerment.

He was a renowned author, one of the first printers, one of the finest scientists and inventors among great scientists, and also a great politician and diplomat in the time he worked for the United [...]

The year 1789 was marked by celebrations of the centenary of the glorious revolution in Britain. There was much travel between Britain and France and the individuals who supported events in France started to dress [...]

As noted by West, the change in the role of science was key to the consequent promotion of the Western norms of beauty and civility.

Washington was a successful leader because he promoted democracy, led the country through the revolutionary war, and achieved most of the goals which he had promised the people.

It was hard for the British to avoid Indians and they continued considering them as an issue for the cost of the war.

The laws were enacted to deal with marriage avoidance, the preference for childless unions, marriage of lower class women by the Roman elite, and adultery, all of which threatened the continuity of the Roman aristocracy.

His role in the French and Indian War was significant, as he was a commander of the Virginia Regiment, raised to oppose the French in the Ohio Valley.

Similarities of Hindu and Muslim Women in Medieval India The political involvement of both Hindu and Muslim women is a common feature they shared in the medieval period. Differences of Hindu and Muslim Women in [...]

Alexander and his father Philip the king had a conflict, when the king decided to marry Cleopatra Eurydice who was a relative to one of kings general.

Instead of the glory and success of industrialization, Engels focused on its dark side and the price the population had to pay."Industrial Manchester" is an excerpt from Engels's book The Condition of the Working Class [...]

This was also because of the fact that he was the greatest of all pharaohs of his time. He was also able to secure the borders of Egypt.

On the other hand, 1989 marked the end of the Russian Revolution which was responsible for the creation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

This act had a lot of significance in India for both Hindus and the Dalits who support Gandhism and it made the latter to change their attitudes and realize that a Dalit could fight for [...]

This forth stage is the one that determines the survival of the state, as the society is already discontented with the rule, hence disintegration of the state.

This was because by the time the industrial revolution was taking root, Japan was under the Edo period of isolation and was therefore not allowed to take part in the revolution.

The battle of Nicopolis also saw the empire expand into other regions of the European continent but later, other conquests such as the battle of Ankara, the conquest of Constantinople and the invasion of Otranto [...]

The fashion of the 1920s was marked by the introduction of the flipper fashions, new hairstyles that were a breakaway from the traditional past and the jazz music.

The battle of AI- Wajbah was no doubt a defining moment in the founding of the country Qatar and signaled the end of the Ottoman's reign over the country.

The significant aspect of the president's speech was the value of unity, loyalty to party over the nation, and the danger of foreign entanglements.

It was the main reason why the Patriots were willing to risk their lives for the sake of independence and change.

The extremely high level of fragmentation peculiar to Europe at that era and the absence of the single perspective on France and its growing power provided him with the time needed to create a powerful [...]

The subject of the book under study is the historic personality of Adolf Hitler, the person who managed to change the flow of the European history of the twentieth century, the person who caused the [...]

The Peace of Westphalia submits to the pair of agreements, the Treaty of Osnabr ck and the Treaty of M nster, concluded on May 15 and October 24 of 1648 correspondingly, which ended both the [...]

While Italy was a winner of the Great War, and Germany was a loser, the two countries were put in similar conditions by the Treaty of Versailles.

Moreover, the period marked the shift from the agrarian to the urban society, and many critics referred to it as the age of reforms in American history.

The role and image of women in modern society have changed compared to how they were perceived in the 1950s. Marilyn Monroe is a perfect illustration of the position of women in the arts during [...]

It borders Argentina to the east, Peru to the north and finally Bolivia to the northeast. Before the landing of the Spanish colonizers during the 16th C, the Inca governed northern Chile while the indigenous [...]

The second document refers to a speech given to by Huey Long that proposed redistribution of wealth as a way of curbing the issues of poverty and suffering that had affected the American people. In [...]

With the fine details included in the memoir, it helps a reader to walk through the Chinese revolutionary era and witness the havoc that the revolution triggered by Mao Zedong had on the Chinese people. [...]

It is also necessary to admit that this person is the only one who was the governor of two different states, and the ambassador of the Cherokee Nation.

Maloney invited her to the US, and she was welcomed in New York by a crowd of people and an orchestra.

This ensured that France had a unified and progressive legal system that respected the need to uphold human rights and promote equality and justice in his country and its colonies.

Needless to say, the values and beliefs of the US society changed immensely, though the main question still has to be answered 'what the family model will be like in several decades?' I think answering [...]

Classes emerged in the societies with the class of labor and that of the owners of means of production who were referred to as the capitalists.

Just like his father he proved to be a great warrior and led his army to conquer the whole world, at least the world known to the Greeks.

One of the greatest strengths of Alexander's character is his vision, ambition, and thirst to succeed. The same corruption leads to Philotus disrespecting the king by claiming that he is enjoying the fruits of his [...]

The subject on this paper examines the three key elements of the new deal as well as it's the effects. The New Deal focused its attention on provision of relief to issues of unemployment, it [...]

The life of Ned Kelly continuously attracts the attention of Australian historians, anthropologists and even sociologists, because to a large extent, this person has become a part of the national culture.

The involvement of women in the war was quite significant to the women as they were able to have a strong arguing point after the war and this made it possible for the women to [...]

In this deadly war, the Northern States went into battle against the Southern States for the sake of preserving the unity of the Union of States.