Categorie: History
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How Napoleon Came to his End and Misconceptions About his Downfall Napoleon is one of the greatest figures in human history. His rise to power was spectacular, but what was just as if not more spectacular was his downfall. There have been many reasons ascribed to the downfall of the Emperor. Did his empire fall…
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Why Literature in History is Important and How it is Often Neglected ‘Writings are useless unless they are read, and they cannot be read unless they are readable.’ That is what Theodore Roosevelt told his audience in a lecture he gave at the University of Oxford, in which he explained the importance of literature in…
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How Roosevelt Became the Most Interesting Man in America Theodore Roosevelt is often regarded as one of the most interesting presidents the United States has ever had, and not without good reason. He was a cowboy, an adventurer, a hunter, a boxer, a naturalist, and a politician. But how did Roosevelt become such an interesting…
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The Story of the Fall of the Nazis and 4 Explanations for Their Defeat The Second World War may be the most interesting and most impactful war in the history of the world. It was a brutal war like all others, but unlike any other war in history this was not simply a war for…
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3 Fundamental Laws of Power and How They Have Been Used Throughout History Power and influence have been desired by the greatest people in history since history was first written. Whether we look at ancient Athens, Europe in the Middle Ages, or nations in the 20th century, the desire to wield power has been a common…
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Churchill’s Principles to Master the Art of Public Speaking Everybody knows about Winston Churchill’s wartime speeches and the inspiring effect they had on Great Britain during the Second World War. Iconic speeches such as ‘Their Finest Hour’ or ‘We Shall Fight on the Beaches’ are absolute masterpieces of oratory. But five decades before he even…
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Every great empire in history has known a period where it rose to greatness. But what every empire has in common as well is that it had a period of decline and eventually a fall…
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His name is often mentioned among the greatest conquerors in history: Alexander the Great, Julius Ceasar, Hannibal, Charlemagne, Napoleon. But within this group of exceptional leaders Napoleon is particularly special…
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The Story of the Revolution That Created the Panama Canal President Theodore Roosevelt was informed by Philipe Bunau-Varilla during their meeting that a revolution in Panama was about to take place. He asked him the question every Panamanian wanted to know: Will the United States prevent Colombian troops from landing when the revolution breaks out?…