There are very few practices that have had the widespread effects we see today on global development than the scourge of colonialism. Since its advent in the 15th Century, the imposition of colonialism has, “altered history forever” (Settles 1996, p. 2). The effects of colonialism have been both far-reaching and insidiously devastating: notably a loss of culture, language, and land;...
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Introduction The study of the Comparative Empire in the Victorian period by classically educated civil servants frequently invoked classical analogies. James Mill, whose writings were heavily influential in the conceptualization of imperialism, frequently drew examples from Roman civilization in his History of India, justifying imperial rule as a necessity due to the inferior, uncivilized nature of Indian culture. The likening...
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There have always been laws of the land. Early Christians believed in the 10 commandments of God. These laws have always impacted society because without laws the belief is there would be anarchy. Hammurabi’s codes are considered a system of laws that helped shape society. In this essay, I will explore How Hammurabi’s 282 codes of law impact modern-day society....
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Introduction The early colonization of North America by European settlers led to the establishment of various colonies, each with distinct social, economic, and political structures. Among these were the Chesapeake Colonies, primarily Virginia and Maryland, and the New England Settlements, including Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. These two regions, though both part of the British colonial enterprise, diverged significantly in...
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The Renaissance Man between Antiquity and Modernity: A Pendular Movement The Renaissance Man, “the firstborn son of modern [emphasis added] Europe” (Burckhardt 88), who eighty years later, in 1940, becomes “the most intractable problem child of historiography” (Ferguson 2), has always wavered between antiquity and modernity. He was unable to situate himself between the past and the future or to...
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The English Renaissance was a movement of social culture and creativity in European nations ranging from the first sixteenth century to the first seventeenth century. Many cultural historians believe that it is related to the Pan-European Renaissance which originated in Tuscany in the 14th century. Elizabeth became the queen in 1558, during her rule English Renaissance achieved its highest peak....
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“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.” - William Shakespeare. We are able to observe that when a wrong is committed against a character, they then feel as if they have validation to use any means necessary to correct this wrong, and how...
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Why were the British successful in colonizing America? Necessity played a large part in Europe’s colonization and exploration period. For centuries Asian goods such as silk, spices, as well as pottery had been traveling the Silk Road. Europeans had been accustomed to these goods, however, this trade was placed under a threat by the middle of the 16th century. The...
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Introduction The character of Brutus in William Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" stands as a complex figure caught between the ideals of patriotism and the acts of betrayal. His involvement in the assassination of Julius Caesar—despite a close friendship—poses an ethical dilemma that has intrigued scholars for centuries. Was Brutus a patriot acting in the best interest of Rome, or a traitor...
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Decolonization defined as the end of formal European Empires, resulting in the independence of these regions, occurred during the post-colonial phase of globalization initiated in the 1950s and remains operative today. This form of global expansion has simultaneously resolved minor “incompatibilities”[footnoteRef:1] and initiated change resulting in the establishment of new conflicts beyond the formal end of the Empire. This essay...
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Fall of Athens: End of a Golden Age The downfall of Athens marked the end of a golden age. The same unerring golden age that molded Athens into the imperial, powerful, and glorious Athens that many think of it as today. Much of Athens’ glory was earned through the unlikely defeat of a vast Persian army in the Persian war...
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To what degree were the global strategies of Western governments in the twentieth century informed by a colonialist understanding? In the twentieth century, the wind of change was blowing in the global world, according to a historically significant speech addressed by the British Prime Minister, Harold Macmillan. Macmillan claimed the global policies of the British and other Western colonist countries...
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Introduction The American Civil War, a pivotal event in the nation's history, was marked by profound and multifaceted causes and consequences. It fundamentally reshaped the United States, influencing not only the socio-political landscape but also the economic and cultural framework of the nation. The war, fought from 1861 to 1865, was primarily incited by the contentious issue of slavery, states'...
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The story, Castiglione's The Courtier, discusses how the male courtier should be a principled man, a brave warrior, and an intellectual. Outside of the combat zone though, he should have excellent grace for everything he does to make everything look effortless. He states that the male courtier should be perfect in hand-to-hand combat as well as in handling weapons of...
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Orsanmichele: The Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance Orsanmichele is a building located in the Italian city of Florence, north of the Arno River, and currently serves as a church. Being known primarily as the Church of Orsanmichele since the 1340s, it is surprising to believe that it was not always situated for religious purposes but had commercial intentions in its...
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Jefferson had a great many opinions on how governments should be run and how citizens should be treated. Although he lived in a different time than Thomas More did when he wrote Utopia, a lot of the fundamental issues that Utopia was trying to solve were still present. There was still great inequity in the time of Jefferson, and tyrannical...
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The American Identity was something that was developed over many generations, through different factors and different events, creating what the American society is today. Colonists brought this identity with them when they fled the old world bringing along some of their same ideals. The ideals they brought along predisposed colonists to their social standing and acceptance. Race, gender, and religion...
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Analysis of Washington’s Foreign Policy Principles In 1796 after Washington decided not to seek reelection for the United States presidency, he delivered a valedictory address to his ‘Friends and Citizens’. In the address, Washington articulated the principles he hoped would guide the United States as he retired. By examining Washington’s Farewell Address (co-authored by Alexander Hamilton), it can be argued...
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The word renaissance means a revival or renewed interest in something, which is exactly what happened after the middle ages with the renewal of Greek and Roman culture. In contrast to the stagnation of the middle ages, the Renaissance period was full of growth and new thought. There were new ideas about astronomy, literature, technology, and especially art. After the...
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Actions have always proved to speak louder than words and thoughts. You can think whatever you want about yourself, and you can perceive yourself in any way but none of that matters when you put that against what you are physically doing to other people. The actions of oneself are what get called into question here. In Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar,...
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In 1791, Benjamin Banneker, a man who was a farmer, mathematician, astronomer, and the son of former slaves, wrote a letter to Thomas Jefferson. In his letter, Banneker points out the contradictions between the rights which the Declaration of Independence promised and the continued existence of slavery. To effectively get his point across, Banneker uses several rhetorical strategies, such as...
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Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman general and statesman who lived between July 12th, 100 BC to March 15th, 44 BC. Caesar was a member of the First Triumvirate who led the Roman soldiers in the Gallic Wars before defeating Pompey in a civil war and becoming dictator of Rome from 49 BC until his assassination in 44 BC. He...
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History of Pearl Harbor Being stationed in Pearl Harbor was kind of a regular experience. Even though it was in Hawaii, it was still routine. On a regular basis, the maintenance of ships kept watch, laundry, cooked, mail, cleaned, etc (WWII National Museum). All the regular things people would do on a regular basis happened here no matter if it...
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The American Revolution, which officially began in 1776, was not simply the result of one event. Though it has direct causes, there were several underlying causes of the Revolution as well. Some indirect causes originated a long time before the idea of a revolution even existed. The combination of both direct and indirect causes sparked a drive in colonists to...
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Architecture and art have embraced the application of proportions within the natural world for years. These elements marked the Italian Renaissance period (1400-1600) that represented the classical culture in architecture. During this time, the measurements of musical intervals and the human body expressed harmony within the architectural models. Andrea Palladio, a Renaissance architect (1508-1580), pioneered the proportion rules on dimensions...
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This play teaches us about deception and manipulation to create an environment where it seems no one can be trusted. This play is still relevant and can teach us a lot about modern-day society and the fundamental parts of politics. Looking over the past, nothing much has changed. Interpreting the play from different perspectives grants us not just knowledge, but...
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Imagine being hated by a whole culture. In 1607 English ships sailed into the Chesapeake Bay located in Virginia and Maryland, bringing more than 100 passengers. King of England said, “Faire meadows and goodly tall trees ahead lay possible riches”. The passengers were confident they were going to find riches. At the beginning of Jamestown, a lot of settlers died...
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Historiography of the Vietnam War: The traditional historical view of the Vietnam War, espoused by orthodox historians, argues that whilst military and political leaders, such as President Johnson, gave it their best efforts, American involvement in Vietnam was unjust, unwinnable, or unintentional from the start. These historians would argue that regardless of the impact of the Tet Offensive, U.S. intervention...
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The people who came to America from Great Britain were hoping for a better life. The Puritans were searching for a life of practicing their religion freely and hoping for economic opportunity. People came from other parts of the world but primarily Great Britain at the beginning of the colonization of North America. The settlers from Britain to North America...
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In their writings, Smith and Williams use the traditional English language. The traditional English language is denoted by words that are outdated today and which are never used anymore. The use of the traditional English language is representative of the fact that Smith and Williams were individuals who grew up in the English culture and hence, their writing was greatly...
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