History Essays
When most students think of history essays, they think of dull, dry topics that are difficult to write about and even more difficult to read. However, writing a history essay can be an exciting and enjoyable experience with a bit of organization and creativity. The first step in writing a successful history essay is to choose a topic that interests you. Once you have a topic you’re interested in, please do some research to find out as much as you can about it. The more information you have, the better your essay will be. There are several history essay examples from the internet. In addition, you can download the history essay samples from the websites that offer them so you can use them for inspiration.
Alternatively, you can hire the services of a writer to write the essays for you. The next step is to come up with a thesis statement. A thesis statement is a sentence or two that states your position on the topic you’ve chosen. It should be clear, concise, and easy to understand. After you’ve written your thesis statement, it’s time to start writing your essay. Essays about History are sometimes very different from the typical five-paragraph essays that students are often required to register.
The purpose of American foreign policy, theoretically, is to create a more secure, democratic, and prosperous world for the benefit of the American people and the global community. Throughout history individuals could argue whether this has necessarily been the case. Have political representatives elected by the people, for the people, used their political connections and […]
The book of Robert Graves entitled Goodbye To All That speaks of the experiences of an Englishman in his 30s during the time of World War I. It is an autobiography or a memoir that was written with the honesty and candor of what and how specific incidents were and, somehow, appeared to be with […]
This book being reviewed in this paper is “Storm of Steel” by Ernst Junger, 2003, 289 pages. Junger, in writing this novel, writes about the experience of war as a whole in tune with humanity, nature and the entirety of life (Junger, 2003, p. xxi). He takes the reader into World War I from his […]
The USA has had notable leaders who made significant contributions to the country’s advancement. Despite their divergent views, these leaders’ policies and decisions had a massive impact on America. Democracy allows citizens to elect leaders who work towards improving the well-being of all individuals and resources for furthering national progress. Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow […]
World war one was caused for various reasons, some greater than others. The greatest cause for war was the fact that neither sides tried in anyway to prevent war. There was conflict between the two allies for a long time. Germany had been prepared for war since 1905 when the Schlieffen plan was developed. This […]
A stalemate had developed between the armies of the Central Powers and the Allies. This stalemate lasted for almost four years, taking millions of lives. But in 1918, for whatever reason, the stalemate ended after both armies made effective attacks on the other’s trenches. World War One was the testing arena for a number of […]
In many sources the artillery had not broken the barbed wire and when the soldiers had to go over the top they couldn’t get past the barbed wire and the German machine guns cut them to ribbons. Craig mare says this and I think that his source is unbiased as it was after the war […]
It is midnight, there are distant bangs and surprisingly the giant rats are eating away at some other soldiers’ boots. I am writing this brief diary because I don’t know if I will survive this mess. I haven’t done much in life but I want anyone who reads this to know what the soldier, Mr […]
By selecting to peruse All Quiet on the Western Front, penned by Erich Maria Remarque and later translated into English by A. W. Wheen, I was taken to France’s Western Front in 1918 during World War I – a conflict that arose after Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the heir apparent to Austria’s throne, was assassinated. Despite […]
The First World War commenced on August 4th, 1914, with hostilities between soldiers from Great Britain, France, Italy, Russia, and the USA against troops from Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey. World War One had multiple causes, including conflicts over Alsace-Lorraine between Germany and France and disputes between Russia and Austria-Hungary regarding the Balkan States. Additionally, Germany’s […]
In the north of France, in September 1914, German troops dug up a raised location that had a view over the Aisne River. Following their heavy losses in unsuccessful efforts to breach the German line, the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) found themselves in a stalemate and unable to reach their enemy, marking the inception of […]
Within this essay, we will evaluate and examine the differing interpretations of the war theme presented by the two poets based on their origins. The initial step involves investigating and deliberating on the historical context of both poets. Alfred Lord Tennyson’s poem, “The Charge of the Light Brigade,” recounts the British soldiers’ experience and their […]
The first World War lasted for four years and covered a broad area from the English Channel to the northern Swiss border. Although in 1914 it was expected to end by Christmas. During the onset of the war, Germany believed that seizing France before attacking Russia would avoid a two-front war. However, their flawed tactics […]
In my opinion I think that the poems, ‘In Flanders Fields’, ‘Break of day in the trenches’ and ‘Dulce et decorum est’ do teach the modern reader a variety of different things, therefore to say: “the modern reader learns little from them” is an inaccurate conclusion to draw. I think the modern reader can learn […]
Located at the beginning of the anthology Up the Line to Death, the section titled Happy is England Now. Brian Gardner, the editor, has organized six poems in this section to demonstrate their predominantly pro-war nature. As a result, most of the poems in this section reinforce pre-war and wartime stereotypes held by the public. […]
In 1917, Tsar Nicholas II relinquished his position as ruler of Russia due to his autocratic behavior. Nevertheless, he cannot be held entirely accountable for his downfall since his upbringing did not equip him with the necessary skills to govern a nation or become an adequate tsar. According to the report, he admitted to being […]
In 1915, the Allies found themselves in a stalemate with trench warfare on both the Eastern and Western fronts during World War One. They began searching for alternative tactics to attack the Germans and turned their focus to the Dardanelles, an area where the war had spread to the Pacific Ocean. Establishing a ‘war council’ […]
Discussing the concluding episode of Black Adder Goes Forth, I will examine its adherence to sitcom conventions while also noting its divergence from expected norms. Specifically, the episode portrays Black Adder’s attempt to avoid overzealousness during ‘the big push’. Although it initially appears that Black Adder is alone in his apprehension, we later learn that […]
Lloyd George’s popularity based on his achievements during World War One may be seen as what led him to win the General Election so overwhelmingly in 1918. However, his approach within the political arena and towards social policies in the early 1920’s contributed to his eventual downfall. After winning WW1, Lloyd George could sit proudly […]
a) What can you learn from Source A about the situation in February 1917?Source A is an extract from Tsaritsa Alexandra’s diary from the 25th February 1917. After reading through the source I believe it to be inaccurate and not very reliable. This for a number of reasons, the first sentence reads:’Young people run and […]
Many different tsars have ruled over Russia since 1547. The tsars were like kings, they had the power to do as they pleased. All the tsars dealt with any problems with an immediate, forceful strike against them.When Tsar Nicholas II came to power he appeared to be a good ruler, he was hard working and […]
In this essay I will analyse source C through to L to judge whether there is enough evidence to suggest that General Haig was an efficient and highly skilled soldier who lead Britain to victory during the First World War. I will look at the source provided and suggest whether there is enough evidence to […]
