Category: Historical Figures
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Simon Forman, a Late Sixteenth-Century Magical Practitioner
Table of Contents Introduction Simon Forman Life history Works Significance Summary Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Several medical practitioners have risen with various unique events surrounding their lives, but none, at least in London, has been as controversial as Dr. Simon Forman. This man was involved in astrology, physiology, herbals and their interconnection with witchcraft also…
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Mexican War of Independence and Historical Figures
The Mexican War of Independence was the struggle of the oppressed people against feudal Spain, which had been plundering its colony for three centuries. The war of liberation was not only the fight of the Mexicans for independence, but also a great war of the Indians of Mexico for their land. The war was a…
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Kamehameha in “Shoal of Time” by Daws
The second chapter of the book Shoal of Time: A History of the Hawaiian Islands focuses on Kamehameha and his accomplishments and measures undertaken during the conflicts taking place on the islands. In general, it is evident that his actions were mostly appropriate and necessary during the given period of time. He exhibited a high…
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Ancient Hector vs. Achilles: Who Is Better?
Table of Contents Why is Hector Better Why is Achilles Better Which of Them is Better in my Opinion Reference Why is Hector Better Hector is the leader of the Trojan army, the son of Priam. Hector, like Achilles, is guided by military honor in his actions. At the same time, Hector realizes that he…
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Sir Frederick Lugard’s Arguments for Imperialism
The 19th century saw a dramatic expansion of European empires around the world. It was driven by numerous factors, including economic interests, internal politics, international rivalries, and ideological considerations such as spreading Western civilization. Although this expansion was supported by broad swathes of the population in colonizer nations, it still encountered criticism from some parts…
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Martin Luther King Junior’s “Letter From Birmingham City Jail”
Table of Contents Law and Society: The Judiciary Law and Power: Inequality, Harm and Vulnerability Bibliography Footnotes Martin Luther King Junior was in his cell in Birmingham, Alabama while writing “Letter from Birmingham City Jail.” In this letter, he particularly says that “law and order exist to establish justice … when they fail in this…
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Significance of the Speech “I Have a Dream” by Martin Luther King
This discussion is devoted to the analysis of the speech I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King. Dr. King was a renowned African American Baptist preacher, doctor of theology, and one of the brightest orators in history. He was the leader of the Black Civil Rights Movement in the United States and the youngest…
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The Genghis Khan’s Conquests
Table of Contents Introduction Rise of Genghis Khan’s Empire Conquest of Eurasia Regions India’s Encounters with Turks, Mongols, and Islam Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The state created in the 13th century by Genghis Khan is considered the largest empire of the world by area. Despite the fact that, according to the official sources, the population…
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Martin Luther King Speech Reflection
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction King revealed his talent for public speaking as early as in high school, where he was a successful member of a debate team (Fleming, 2008). His academic path, which resulted in acquiring a bachelor’s degree in social sciences and divinity, and Ph.D. in systematic theology, certainly…
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Robber Barons or Captains of Industry?
The essence of history is that the same people’s figures can be presented from opposite views. Thus, it is sometimes complicated to make an objective assessment of what is happening. However, it is possible when considering the issue in a more global context. The purpose of this essay is to analyze several characters of the…