This article discusses the policies held by Emperor Qian Long of the Qing Dynasty, Sun Yat-sen, and Mao Zedong. It explains the historical significance of many of the decisions carried out by these men. The differences in philosophy and attitude between these three leaders are also compared.
Words: 889 Downloads: 0 Category: History By: Anthony GrearThis year marks the 150th anniversary of the beginning of America´s bloodiest conflict: the Civil War. As time passes, many a historical event dims from a nation´s collective memory. Why is the Civil War an event relevant to us today? Why is it still worth remembering?
Words: 525 Downloads: 0 Category: History By: mbaratta83Anne Boleyn, the second wife of Henry VIII, England’s mighty Tudor monarch, was a complex woman who was beheaded at the Tower of London for adultery. But despite her weaknesses, history has been kind to her, casting doubt over whether she was really guilty. There are some hints, however, that she may not have been so innocent.
Words: 470 Downloads: 0 Category: History By: David PetaIn 1896, the sultan of Zanzibar died suddenly. His cousin proclaimed himself successor. Since the small island nation was technically a British protectorate, and the new sultan had not applied for or received British permission to take the throne, the Queen’s consul to Zanzibar demanded that the usurper surrender himself to the consul. What resulted was the shortest war in history.
Words: 950 Downloads: 0 Category: History By: George BearMichelangelo Buonarroti was an Italian artist who lived during the Renaissance. This article provides basic information about his life and works. In particular, it discusses the Pieta, the statue of David, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, and the Last Judgement.
Words: 519 Downloads: 0 Category: History By: Emma J.The Mongols, under the leadership of Kublai Khan, twice attempted to invade Japan by sea: Once in 1274 and again in 1281. Both times, after an initial battle on Japanese soil, the Mongol armies were forced back onto their ships and, both times, the ships and the troops they were transporting were destroyed by typhoon winds. The Japanese came to believe that the spirits of their country, the kami, had imbued the winds, or kazi, which had defeated the invaders.
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