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.
War has many different viewpoints. Some say that going to war is an adventure, and a way of becoming a hero, but others – usually those who have experienced it – say otherwise. Many people have written poetry on war – some advertising war as a good thing, and others recalling their harrowing experiences. Jessie […]
Handcock expresses his conviction that he served his King to the best of his abilities, as he faces his impending execution. The film, Breaker Morant, helmed by Bruce Beresford, endeavors to defend the accused, depicting them as sufferers of the British military. Beresford highlights the wrongdoings against Handcock, Morant, and Witton, pivoting the narrative towards […]
Both The Send Off and The Drum utilize language and poetic techniques to depict the terrifying realities and consequences of war. The poems expose the misconceptions and glorification of war perpetuated by those who promote it as a noble, heroic endeavor, versus the experiences of those who actually fight and die on the battlefield and […]
Q1. “Source A is propaganda and, therefore , it is of little use as evidence about the importance of women in the first world war.”Do you agree or disagree?I agree that the source is of little use as evidence about the importance of women in the first world war, this does not however mean it […]
Poetry written in the English language has a long and fascinating history. Like other creative arts, poetry began in service to communities. Its function was to aid the memory and enshrine in its rhythmic diction the history of the tribe such as the First World War. Over the centuries it became a way in which […]
War, in any shape or form, affects people in many different ways. Many people choose to express their feelings and experiences of war in poems. The three poems I have chosen all have different moods, structures, and rhythms but their meanings are all the same – war is ruthless terrifying, and pointless. The poem ‘On […]
In my opinion, The Oxford Book of War Poetry is a collection that deeply resonates with readers and allows them to empathize with the poets themselves. The topic of war is captivating to all and during wartime, Great Britain experienced division between those who discussed war and those who endured its brutal reality. Not all […]
The experiences of World War One are reflected in a variety of different ways. Poems are a very good source of seeing how the different attitudes from the War, are expressed. In this essay, I will analyze the mood and tone, mood, language, and attitudes of the writers in “Dead Man’s Dump” and “Exposure”. The […]
There are various key ideas that have been presented in “Rouen” by May Wedderburn Cannan. She has made a great use of different literary devices to describe her realities of war on the frontline whilst she worked as a VAD nursing injured soldiers. Regarding its wider use in exploring ideas about the First World War; […]
Before 1870 conditions that the hop-pickers had to live in was quite appalling. Farmers provided the very minimum necessary and pickers slept in barns, cattle sheds and pigsties. This accommodation was dirty and cramped. The very best hop-pickers could hope for were bell tents that were worn out and often not waterproof.These tents were shared […]
The purpose of this essay is to analyse to what extent do the sources agree that Germany was aggressive and warlike between the years 1899 – 1914. World War One broke out in 1914, and Germany was heavily involved in the war, therefore, the aggressiveness of Germany’s foreign policy at this time could be considered […]
The period between 1792 and 1919 was one of massive fluidity and change in terms of the structure of society, the military, and economics in both Europe and America. These changes, individually of no small weight, would combine to dramatically alter the way that war was waged across the world. The Industrial Revolution, begun in […]
Perhaps no event susceptible to being photographed has received more attention than war. Whether as a record for the events that took place, a logical tool, or a form of propaganda, photography has played a critical part in forming the public’s response to global and local conflicts. Photographers report the physical impact and the emotional effects […]
In August 1914, Great Britain declared war on Germany after their invasion of Belgium. The decision was based on the treaty between Belgium and Britain from 1839 which British Foreign Minister Lord Grey deemed necessary to honor. This led to the Triple Entente (France, Great Britain, and Russia) declaring war on the Triple Alliance (Italy, […]
The command and control of armies developed throughout the 1792 -1945 period. In the Napoleonic era, Napoleon seldom delegated command to his subordinate officers, developing the logistics of battle himself. Granted, he did begin to develop a General Staff but mainly for reconnaissance purposes and to ensure his orders were communicated to other generals. However, […]
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the Archduke of Austria and heir to the Austrian & Hungarian throne, and his wife, Sophie the Duchess of Hohenburg, took place on June 28th 1914 in Sarajevo. The story centers around Gavrilo Princip, a student from Bosnia and a member of the Young Bosnia group, which consisted of fifteen […]
In what ways and to what extent does the concept of Spain’s ‘Golden Age’ apply more specifically to the reign of Philip II than to the whole of the period 1474-1598? Justify your answer by reference to the similarities and differences between the periods before and after the accession of Philip II in 1556. The […]
The six sources give very contradictory views on the idea that Germany was warlike and aggressive. The German chancellor, Von Bulow (source 1) and the Kaiser (source 4) strongly feel that it was not Germany who was being aggressive, but the other European powers. Germany was merely protecting itself from the increasing threat cast upon […]
The ANZACs’ laid-back demeanor is depicted in the cartoons, with the one on the right showing a soldier smoking in a carefree manner. Their optimistic attitude towards warfare is seen through the smile on the soldier’s face. Additionally, the cartoons showcase the ANZACs’ unorthodox ways, given their reputation for being under-equipped and looking unkempt. Although […]
Prior to August 2003, I had been aware of Max Beckmann’s reputation as one of the most formidable artists post-World War II in the 20th century. My journey to New York was solely for the purpose of viewing an exceptionally uncommon exhibit featuring seven out of nine triptychs he created during his lifetime. Despite my […]
From 1199 to 1216 John was King of England. He is widely regarded as the worst King England has had. In this essay I plan to breakdown the evidence that gave him his terrible reputation and see if it was deserved. One of the biggest factors that played a part in John’s bad reputation was […]
The British poet Wilfred Owen has implemented down the sonnet, ‘Anthem for Doomed Youth.’ This poem got its title from another poet. This poem was set during the First World War and describes the conditions of the millions of soldiers who died fighting for their countries. Mr. Owen himself was a soldier who fought for […]
