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Karl Marx and Modern Philosophy
This article provides a general analysis of Karl Marx's philosophical views of the 19th Century and explores whether his ideas are still pertinent to today's society.
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau and John Locke
This article provides a general analysis of the philosophical interpretations provided by Jean Jacques Rousseau.
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Thomas Hobbes and John Locke
This article provides an analysis/comparison of the theories devised by Thomas Hobbes and John Locke.
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How Did American Slavery Begin?
This article explores the historical views presented by Edward Countryman's edited volume, entitled: "How Did American Slavery Begin?"
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Changes in Europe Across the Twentieth Century
This article explores the political, social, and economic changes that occurred in Europe across the Twentieth Century.
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Review: "Halo: The Flood"
Review and summary of William Dietz's book, "Halo: The Flood"
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Review: "The Red Army and the Great Terror: Stalin's Purge of the Soviet Military"
Review and summary of Peter Whitewood's book, The Red Army and The Great Terror: Stalin's Purge of the Soviet Military.
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Review: "Life and Terror in Stalin's Russia, 1934-1941"
Review and summary of historian Robert Thurston's book, Life and Terror in Stalin's Russia, 1934-1941"
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Review of Vadim Rogovin's "1937: Stalin's Year of Terror"
Review and summary of historian Vadim Rogovin's book, "1937: Stalin's Year of Terror."
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Review: "Inventing the Enemy: Denunciation and Terror in Stalin's Russia"
Review and summary of historian Wendy Goldman's work, "Inventing the Enemy: Denunciation and Terror in Stalin's Russia"
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Review: "Origins of the Great Purges: The Soviet Communist Party Reconsidered, 1933-1938"
Review and summary of historian John Archibald Getty's book, "Origins of the Great Purges: The Soviet Communist Party Reconsidered, 1933-1938"
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Review: "Everyday Stalinism: Ordinary Life in Extraordinary Times"
Review and summary of historian Sheila Fitzpatrick's work, "Everyday Stalinism: Ordinary Life in Extraordinary Times"
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Review: "The Whisperers: Private Life in Stalin's Russia"
Review and summary of historian Orlando Figes' book, "The Whisperers: Private Life in Stalin's Russia"
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Review: "The Great Terror: A Reassessment"
Review and summary of Robert Conquest's book, "The Great Terror: A Reassessment"
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Review: "Containing Arab Nationalism: The Eisenhower Doctrine and the Middle East"
Review and summary of Salim Yaqub's book, "Containing Arab Nationalism: The Eisenhower Doctrine and the Middle East"
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Review: "The Pragmatic Superpower: Winning the Cold War in the Middle East"
Review and summary of Ray Takeyh and Steven Simon's book, "The Pragmatic Superpower: Winning the Cold War in the Middle East"
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Review: "The Week the World Stood Still: Inside the Secret Cuban Missile Crisis"
Review and summary of historian Sheldon Stern's book, "The Week the World Stood Still: Inside the Secret Cuban Missile Crisis"
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Review: "Soviet Internationalism After Stalin"
Review and summary of Tobias Rupprecht's work, "Soviet Internationalism After Stalin: Interaction and Exchange Between the USSR and Latin America During the Cold War"
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Review: "The Killing Zone: The United States Wages Cold War in Latin America"
Review and summary of Stephen Rabe's book, "The Killing Zone: The United States Wages Cold War in Latin America"
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Review: "Cold War Crucible: The Korean Conflict and the Postwar World"
Review and summary of historian Hajimu Masuda's book, "Cold War Crucible: The Korean Conflict and the Postwar World"
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Review: "Berlin on the Brink: The Blockade, the Airlift, and the Early Cold War"
Review and summary of Daniel Harrington's book, "Berlin on the Brink: The Blockade, the Airlift, and the Early Cold War"
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Book Review: "Red Cloud at Dawn: Truman, Stalin, and the End of the Atomic Monopoly"
Review and summary of historian Michael Gordin's book, "Red Cloud at Dawn: Truman, Stalin, and the End of the Atomic Monopoly"
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Review: "Talk at the Brink: Deliberation and Decision During the Cuban Missile Crisis"
Review and summary of David Gibson's book, "Talk at the Brink: Deliberation and Decision During the Cuban Missile Crisis"
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The Impact of Nat Turner's Rebellion
This article discusses the impact and legacy of the rebellion led by Nat Turner in 1831.
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Book Review: "Damned Women: Sinners and Witches in Puritan New England"
Review and summary of historian Elizabeth Reis' book, "Damned Women: Sinners and Witches in Puritan New England."
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Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Were the Atomic Bombs Necessary for Victory?
Were the two atomic bombs used over Hiroshima and Nagasaki necessary for an Allied victory? Or did other (more peaceful) alternatives exist for the United States?
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Holodomor: The Ukraine Famine of 1932
This article provides an analysis of recent historiographical trends that surround the Ukraine Famine of 1932-1933.
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Imperialism, Revolution, and Industrialization in 19th-Century Europe
This article explores the impact of imperialism, revolution, and industrialization on 19th-century Europe. In what ways did they transform the continent? Were these changes uneven and sporadic?
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Changes in Historiographical Methodology
This article explores the evolution of the historical community from the late nineteenth century to the present.
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Historiography of Indian Nationalism
This article provides an analysis of the historiography and historical trends concerning the Indian nationalist movement.
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Latin American Neutrality During World War One
Analysis and summary of historiographical trends surrounding Latin American neutrality during World War One.
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Capitalism and the Expansion of Imperialism
This article explores the economic elements that led to imperialism in the late 19th century; this analysis incorporates the viewpoint of Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin, and JA Hobson.
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American and Soviet Conflict: Post-WWII to the Cuban Missile Crisis
Review and summary of the historiographical interpretations that surround the emerging Cold War and its impact on world history.
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Review: "Destructive Creation: American Business and the Winning of World War II"
Review and summary of Mark Wilson's book, "Destructive Creation: American Business and the Winning of World War II"
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Review: "The Atomic Bomb and the Origins of the Cold War"
Review and summary of Campbell Craig and Sergey Radchenko's book, "The Atomic Bomb and the Origins of the Cold War"
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Review: "Nuclear Statecraft: History and Strategy in America's Atomic Age"
Review and summary of Francis Gavin's book, "Nuclear Statecraft: History and Strategy in America's Atomic Age"
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Dresden and the Allied Strategic Bombing Offensive
Overview of the bombing raid that incapacitated the city of Dresden during World War Two. Were the bombings justifiable, or do they constitute a war-crime on behalf of the Allies?
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Review: "Freedom is Not Enough: The Opening of the American Workplace"
Review and summary of historian Nancy MacLean's book, "Freedom is Not Enough: The Opening of the American Workplace"
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Review: "Power Lines: Phoenix and the Making of the Modern Southwest"
Review and summary of historian Andrew Needham's book, "Power Lines: Phoenix and the Making of the Modern Southwest"
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Review: "The Age of Revolution and Reaction, 1789-1850"
Review and summary of historian Charles Breunig's book, "The Age of Revolution and Reaction, 1789-1850."
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Review: "The Unfinished Revolution: Making Sense of the Communist Past in Central-Eastern Europe"
Review and summary of historian James Mark's book, "The Unfinished Revolution: Making Sense of the Communist Past in Central-Eastern Europe."
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Review: "Understanding Imperial Russia: State and Society in the Old Regime"
Review and summary of historian Marc Raeff's book, "Understanding Imperial Russia: State and Society in the Old Regime."
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John Brown: Saint, Guerrilla Fighter, or Domestic Terrorist?
This article explores the historiographical interpretations surrounding John Brown and his raid at Harpers Ferry. Was John Brown a saint, guerrilla fighter, or domestic terrorist?
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Review: "Atlantic Crossings: Social Politics in a Progressive Age"
Review and summary of Daniel Rodgers book, "Atlantic Crossings: Social Politics in a Progressive Age"
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Review: "Migra!: A History of the U.S. Border Patrol"
Review and summary of Kelly Hernandez's book, "Migra!: A History of the U.S. Border Patrol"
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Review: "The Face of Decline: The Pennsylvania Anthracite Region in the Twentieth Century"
Review and summary of Thomas Dublin and Walter Licht's book, "The Face of Decline: The Pennsylvania Anthracite Region in the Twentieth Century"
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Review: "Killing for Coal: America's Deadliest Labor War"
Review and summary of Thomas Andrews' book, "Killing for Coal: America's Deadliest Labor War"
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This Day in History: April 13th
Summary of events, quick facts, and important birthdays that occurred on this day in history: April 13th.
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This Day in History: April 11th
Summary and fun facts about this day in history: April 11th.
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Review: "The Struggle for the Breeches: Gender and the Making of the British Working Class"
Review and Summary of Anna Clark's book, "The Struggle for the Breeches: Gender and the Making of the British Working Class."
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Review: "History in Three Keys: The Boxers as Event, Experience, and Myth"
Review and Summary of Paul Cohen's book, "History in Three Keys: The Boxers as Event, Experience, and Myth."
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This Day in History: March 14th
Overview of famous events, birthdays, and facts concerning March 14th in history.
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This Day in History: March 11th
Overview of important events, facts, and birthdays that occurred on this day in history: March 11th.
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Review: "Nature's Metropolis: Chicago and the Great West"
Review and summary of historian William Cronon's book, "Nature's Metropolis: Chicago and the Great West."
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This Day in History: March 10th
Overview of important birthdays and events that occurred on this day in history: March 10th.
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Review: "Savage Continent: Europe in the Aftermath of World War II"
Review and summary of historian Keith Lowe's book, "Savage Continent: Europe in the Aftermath of World War II"
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Review: "This Indian Country: American Indian Activists and the Place They Made"
Review and summary of Frederick Hoxie's book, "This Indian Country: American Indian Activists and the Place They Made"
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Review: "History's Memory: Writing America's Past, 1880-1980"
Review and summary of Ellen Fitzpatrick's book, "History's Memory: Writing America's Past, 1880-1980"
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The Russo-Japanese War: Political, Cultural and Military Consequences
This article explores the modern historiographical interpretations surrounding the Russo-Japanese War of 1904. What were its political, cultural and military consequences?
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Review: "The Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin"
Summary and review of Timothy Snyder's book, "The Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin"
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Review: "Rivers of Blood, Rivers of Gold: Europe's Conquest of Indigenous Peoples"
Review and summary of Mark Cocker's book, "Rivers of Blood, Rivers of Gold: Europe's Conquest of Indigenous Peoples"
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Review of "Blood, Sweat, and Toil: Remaking the British Working Class, 1939-1945"
Review and summary of historian Geoffrey Field's book, "Blood, Sweat, and Toil: Remaking the British Working Class, 1939-1945"
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Book Review of "The German War: A Nation Under Arms, 1939-1945"
Review and summary of Nicholas Stargardt's book, "The German War: A Nation Under Arms, 1939-1945"
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Is the Celebration of Christmas Biblical?
Is the celebration of Christmas supported by the Bible? This article attempts to answer this question with a set of thoughtful and mind-provoking points pertaining to Christmas and its traditions.
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Review: "The Guardians: The League of Nations and the Crisis of Empire"
Review and summary of Susan Pedersen's book, "The Guardians: The League of Nations and the Crisis of Empire."
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Review: "14-18: Understanding the Great War"
Review and summary of Stephane Audoin-Rouzeau and Annette Becker's book, "14-18: Understanding the Great War."
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Review: "Paris 1919: Six Months That Changed the World"
Review and summary of Margaret MacMillan's book, "Paris 1919: Six Months that Changed the World."
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Review: "The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914"
Review and summary of Christopher Clark's book, "The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914."
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Review: "A People's Tragedy: The Russian Revolution, 1891-1924"
Review and summary of Orlando Figes' book, "A People's Tragedy: A History of the Russian Revolution."
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Review: "The First Total War: Napoleon's Europe and the Birth of Warfare As We Know It"
Review and summary of David Bell's book, "The First Total War: Napoleon's Europe and the Birth of Warfare as We Know It."
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Seeking Signs of God's Existence
Does God exist? Are humans the product of a grand Creator? Are there signs of His existence?
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Hello, my name is Larry and I am currently a graduate student working on my Master's in East European History. Some of my hobbies and interests include: learning new languages (particularly Russian, German, and Ukrainian), reading, politics, sports, the outdoors, as well as spending time with my wife and family.
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