History Essays

Ancient Greek Architecture in Present Day Society
Example essay. Last modified: 8th Sep 2021
Introduction: Some of the most amazing examples of Ancient Greek architecture and sculptures were built primarily for religious purposes, to represent deities or to serve as temples. Examples of such include the Acropolis, the Parthenon, Erechtheum, Apollo Didyma, and the Temple of Athena Nike....

The Discovery and Benefits of The 'Munroe Effect'
Example essay. Last modified: 7th Sep 2021
Introduction: The shaped charge effect was investigated widely by Charles Edward Munroe in 1888, and is named the “The Munroe Effect” in his honor (also variously known as the Foerster effect or the Neumann effect). The Munroe Effect is used in a variety of situations, both civilian and military....

Review of Books Written about Napoleon Bonaparte
Example essay. Last modified: 7th Sep 2021
Introduction: More books have been written about Napoleon Bonaparte than about anyone else in history, more than Christ, Mohammad, Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great. The last estimate for the number of books written on Napoleon was over 300,000....

The Writing System Between Chinese and Japanese
Example essay. Last modified: 7th Sep 2021
Introduction: Chinese characters, have a long history, their earliest known form was discovered through oracle bones which was dated back 3,000 years ago. Since then, China has already developed a sophisticated writing system. Furthermore, its writing system has become more widely accepted....

The Influence of French Art on American Art
Example essay. Last modified: 7th Sep 2021
Introduction: French Influence can be dated back to many years. Caves were some of the first types of French art known. Different types of art had occurred during prehistoric times. After these time periods came, times known as the Medieval Period, the Renaissance , the Baroque Period, Impressionism, and more of the 19th and 20th century, were next in history....

Why Did Colonists Become Increasingly Resentful of British Rule
Example essay. Last modified: 7th Sep 2021
Introduction: It was the period of 1760-1770 that the relation between British rule and American colonists became resentful. The reason was because British parliament started imposing tax on American colonists, and that too without any permission....

The Role of Female Spies in WWI and WWII
Example essay. Last modified: 6th Sep 2021
Introduction: The role of women in the front line, is still hotly debated today; but women’s involvement in warfare has it roots deeply entrenched in ancient times. During WWI and WWII in the world of espionage women were to play a major part both in the front line and behind the scenes....

The Cold War Causes and Effects
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Sep 2021
Introduction: The world was split into two opposite teams and one minor mistake could have easily resulted in another world war. The Cold War is different from most wars for the simple reason of it was a war that was never actually fought....

The French Revolution and Enlightenment
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Sep 2021
Introduction: This new idea of government and society based upon the Enlightenment ideals of democracy, citizenship, and human rights, set forward by the works of the Philosophes like Montesquieu, Voltaire, Rousseau, and John Locke spread throughout France....

Compare and Contrast between Achilles and Hector in 'The Iliad'
Example essay. Last modified: 1st Sep 2021
Introduction: Homers poem “The Iliad” is an epic poem that describes the majority of the war between Greek and Trojan. The purpose of this essay is to enhance our critical reading and writing skills. The mean of this is essay is compare and contrast between Achilles and Hector discussing the similarities between two protagonists of the poem the Iliad. ...

Examples of Asymmetric War Throughout History
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Aug 2021
Introduction: Asymmetric approaches unlike the coinage of expression are nothing new. The history of human conflict is replete with examples of `asymmetric’ thinking....

The Perils and Hardships of Slaves
Example essay. Last modified: 25th Aug 2021
Introduction: The perils and hardships in which slaves had to endure, while being transported from Africa to America and lands in between, where dehumanizing and vile. The degree of wickedness and violence was so extreme that many aboard slave ships could not stand to witness or bare the treatment bestowed upon them and their shipmates....

History of the Malay Language
Example essay. Last modified: 25th Aug 2021
Introduction: The first phase is Old Malay (682-1500 C.E.) that comprised extensive borrowings from Sanskrit. The inscriptions from the late 7th century located in the Palembang region describing Srivijaya and its emperor, are the earliest enduring evidence of the Malay language....

Carol F Karlsen’s Interpretation of Witches in 'The Devil in the Shape of a Woman'
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Aug 2021
Introduction: Among the numerous publications on early modern witchcraft accusations, Carol F Karlsen’s interpretations in The Devil in the Shape of a Woman must not be ignored. Karlsen professor of history at the University of Michigan, based her research on a more feminist approach by answering the question: “Why were women more vulnerable to accusations of witchcraft?”. Largely, her book focused on the accusations in New England from 1620 to 1725....

The History of The Great Qing Dynasty
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Aug 2021
Introduction: According to Chinese accounts and traditions, the last imperial dynasty of China was the Qing Dynasty. China reveals a number of dynasties and empires in which have enriched its history with ancient traditions and cultures. The Qing dynasty experienced tremendous change from having a great deal of power to a devastating decline....

Fidel Castro's role in The Cuban Missile Crisis
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Aug 2021
Introduction: The purpose of this investigation is to answer the question to what extent was Fidel Castros role in Cuba more significant than Khrushchevs role in the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962. The main body of evidence will investigate how Fidel Castro and Nikita S. Khrushchev were involved with the Cuban Missile Crisis....

Is the Eiffel Tower a Controversial Work of Art?
Example essay. Last modified: 23rd Aug 2021
Introduction: The Eiffel Tower was a controversial structure that used new engineering techniques and materials developed during the first century of the Industrial Revolution. Although the Eiffel Tower was cloaked in controversy during its construction, today it not only exemplifies a monumental symbol of Paris, but also continues to be a functional work of art....

How Christianity Influenced The Roman Empire
Example essay. Last modified: 20th Aug 2021
Introduction: Ancient Rome was one of the most powerful ancient civilizations, which received its name from its capital city – Rome. Strong influence on the development of Roman civilization had a culture of the Etruscans, Latins and Greeks....

Rise and Fall of Joseph Stalin
Example essay. Last modified: 20th Aug 2021
Introduction: Joseph Stalin, a man of great ambition and power, played a significant role in the transformation of Russia throughout the 20th century and up until his death in 1953. Joseph Stalin was a coldblooded leader, capable of provoking revolutionary loyalty in his followers....

History of Early Writing Systems in the British Isles
Example essay. Last modified: 19th Aug 2021
Introduction: Through out history there have been different writing systems. Some have died over the ages, others have survived over time and some have influenced the way we write today. One of the earliest writing systems of the British Isles was rune stones....

Power Struggle Between Leon Trotsky & Joseph Stalin
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Aug 2021
Introduction: In 1922, when Vladimir Lenin became incapacitated, there was a clear need of a successor for the Soviet Union. As he was slowly dying, a power struggle emerged between Leon Trotsky, and Joseph Stalin....

Social Classes During the Elizabethan Era
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Aug 2021
Introduction: The Elizabethan Era occurred (1588-1603) marked by reign of queen Elizabeth. Some people call it the golden age of English history. It was the start of poetry, music, and literature. This era was also known for theatre including William Shakespeare’s plays and poems that are still read and shown today....

China Was The Worlds Most Advanced Preindustrial Civilization
Example essay. Last modified: 17th Aug 2021
Introduction: China is the sole ancient civilization that has existed to date. It is a vast East Asian country with over a billion in population and a very rich history. ...

History of Apartheid in South Africa
Example essay. Last modified: 17th Aug 2021
Introduction: Following the stretched history of Europe’s imperialism, the 1948’s National Party election ushered in a novel historical dispensation in the South African social, political as well as economic landscapes. ...

History of The American Revolutionary War
Example essay. Last modified: 16th Aug 2021
Introduction: The American Revolution began in Massachusetts at Lexington and Concord on 19 Apr 1775. On 3 Sep 1783, 8 years later it officially ended. Although the war took 8 years to end, the fighting was not one constant continuous effort without any major battle being fought after 1781....