Niccolo M. Machiavelli wrote in “The Principe” of the 16th-century that leadership was largely a function of theatrics. To be a successful leader, you must be a talented actor or be convincing to win the trust of your people. The …
Comparing The Institutions Of Slavery And Marriage
Frederick Douglass was an African-American former slave who wrote My Bondage and My Freedom (My Bondage and My Freedom) in 1855. He did so sixty-three year after Mary Wollstonecraft’s Vindication on Women’s Rights, published in 1792. John Stuart Mill, the …
Ovid And Virgil: Two Perspectives On The Same Relationship
Mythological tales are forever changing and evolving as cultures and centuries pass. However, two versions, both written by contemporaries in the city of Rome, illustrate how the sensibilities of an author can alter an ancient narrative. Vergil’s Dido & Aeneas …
The Boston Tea Party And Its Impact On History
The Revolutionary War was a lot more than what is visible on the ground. The war was fought to achieve intellectual freedoms as well as political and rational freedoms. It is true that without gossips rumormills pamphlets boycotts or other …
How King Tutankhamun Died
According to The Humanities by our author, King Tutankhamun had just turned 16 when he passed away. This was an early death for a pharaoh in ancient Egypt, who had been well-fed and protected. His death marked the beginning of …
The Story Of Catherine The Great And Her Time In Power
The Age of Enlightenment ushered in a wave of new ideas and concepts centered on the use of reason that had never been seen before. Catherine the Great (Russia) was one of the most notable enlightened rulers. Catherine, who ruled …
Analysis Of The Conspiracy Theories Of Adolf Hitler On Netflix
Netflix can show a lot of great theories. Adolf Hitler’s escapes and deaths are fascinating, but paying attention to details can make you think. Adolf Hitler had a reputation for being a very cruel person. However, during World War II …
A Comparative Analysis Of The Religious Perspectives Of Thomas Jefferson And John Winthrop
Thomas Jefferson’s Religious Perspectives
John Winthrop’s A Rope in Sand
Many men and women have contributed to the foundation of America, but there are two men who had a major influence on its growth and structure. Thomas Jefferson, and John …
The Battle Of Dunkirk And Its Aftermaths
The Battle Of Dunkirk was an operation of military force that took part in Dunkirk during World War II. The battle of Dunkirk was fought between Nazi Germany and Britain, France, Canada and the Netherlands, who were allies. The mission …
The Impact Of The Columbian Exchange And The Colonization Of America On The World
European colonization was most evident in the early-modern period through the spread of diseases, plants and animals. The discovery opened the doors for the Columbian trade, which was a major influence on the modern age through the Enlightenment. The Spanish …