Category: Historical Figures

Table of Contents Introduction Zora Neale Hurston on Religion Ella Deloria on Language and Culture Chilisa Begele and Gabo Ntseane on Gender Haunani-Kay Trask on Violence Janet Smylie and Michelle Firestone on Health Conclusion References Introduction Indigenous female scholars have played a significant role in advancing different ideologies in their communities. First, Cameron (2016) notes…

Introduction Queen Isabella I of Castile is a key figure in Spanish history. Her rule following her marriage to King Ferdinand of Aragon, saw the unification of the Spanish kingdom and the conclusion of the Reconquista. She further solidified the power of the unified crown by employing a group of Inquisitors to spread Catholicism throughout…

Gordon S. Wood, an Alva O. Way University Professor as well as a Professor of History at Brown University, is the receiver of the 1993 Pulitzer Prize for History for The Radicalism of the American Revolution. He also became the recipient of the Bancroft Prize for the book titled The Creation of the American Republic,…

Though time has made the exact details of Herodatus’ life unclear, we can recount the available information about his early life, travels, and influence during his lifetime. His influence on modern literature and the study of History is also apparent. Herodotus was likely born in a Greek city, Halicarnassus, within the region controlled by Persian…

Table of Contents Introduction Nelson Mandela as an influential leader Mandela’s character traits as a leader Leadership ethics Leadership style of an influential leader Influential leader and teamwork Communication process of an influential leader Mandela’s succession plans Conclusion References Introduction Leaders are most challenged by the dire need of being able to influence the people…

Table of Contents Introduction Philosophical thoughts and views Vision of economy Political views Conclusions References Introduction Thomas Jefferson is an extraordinary figure of the political and social scene of the United States’ history. He has retained many different public offices during his life starting from ‘the bottom’ until reaching the ‘highest’ possible. His career has…

Spartacus was a leader of Rome, who revolted against the Roman government from 73 -71 BCE. Spartacus was born in Thrace in a nomadic tribe. (Lendering, 1, 2009) Graham Stevenson in his writing points out that the Roman historians called him the descendant of the Royal Thracian family. (Stevenson, 1, 2004) He was sold as…

Introduction Perhaps no President of the United States have ever been as unpopular as Richard Nixon who to date has been the only President to have resigned under disgrace. However Nixon did have some remarkable foreign policy achievements. Nixon inherited the disastrous Vietnam War involvement from the previous administration. Nixon quickly realised the quagmire his…

Table of Contents Introduction Arguments Presented by Historians Finlay and Davis Conclusion Reference List Introduction Taking on an assumed character/name or deception concerning one’s identity is known as imposture. George Psalmanazar, Victor Lustig, Ferdindand Demara (The Great Impostor), Cassie Chadwick, Tichborne Claimant, Frank Abagnale (Catch Me If You Can), and a host of others have…

It is important to understand the stance taken by President Theodore Roosevelt in the introduction of the Roosevelt Corollary, in the light of the ‘The Monroe Doctrine’ of 1823. The Monroe Doctrine was put forth in the year 1823 by President James Monroe, which called for an end of the European intervention in the American…