Essays On War

The earliest reference to Martius in the play portrays him as the chief enemy to the people, according to the plebeians in the opening scene. Although Martius argues that the citizens can never be content, stating “what would you have, you curs, that like nor peace nor war?”, he soon becomes a popular and “noble” […]

Among the many artistic works that have been inspired by the dramatic historical event of The Charge of the Light Brigade, two notable examples are Alfred Lord Tennyson’s 1854 poem and Tony Harrison’s 1968 film. Despite some differences in their attitudes towards soldiers and officers, levels of emotion, and attention to detail, both the poem […]

War is such a popular theme for poetry due to extremely different views on it, and how people can show their feelings about it through it. War is seen as brave, na�ve, brutal, necessary, chivalrous, and wasteful by different people.The Drum is a strong anti war poem written by John Scott, a vicar. The drum […]

Raymond Garlick presents a frank and subtly persuasive narrative in his poem ‘Waterloo’. Through this poem, readers can explore his perspective on The Battle of Waterloo and war scenarios, which can be viewed from a contemporary and ironic point of view. To fully understand the poem, it is crucial to consider the historical context. The […]

In 1854, Russia invaded Turkey to expand their empire, despite Turkey’s alliance with England and France. After being threatened by us, Russia withdrew but we still launched an attack. Located in a Y-shaped valley, the charge of the Light Brigade saw the British forces stationed at the top, the Russian Army situated down the right […]

Initiated on July 1st, 1916, the Battle of the Somme has become notorious for its perceived futility. Despite being originally planned as a French offensive, General Sir Douglas Haig of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) took charge and organized the battle that remains controversial to this day. The primary objective was to relieve French forces […]

1. Study Source A.What can you learn from this source about Chartist aims and methods?The first thing to acknowledge is that this source, an article, was written after the Kensington incident, which, although supported an enormous amount of people and required vast numbers of security, was not a violent confrontation.The march was led by O’Connor, […]

Lord Liverpool gained the premiership at a changing and unpredictable time. The end of war with France, and Napoleon’s readiness to create peace between France and Britain had taken the government and the country as a whole by surprise, surprise that can be seen through the repercussions that followed. This time, peace really did seem […]

The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28th 1919 and put an official end to one of the most terrible and brutal wars the planet had ever seen. The signing of the treaty was taken to mean as the first step to an era of peace and prosperity for the entire globe, and most […]

Henry David Thoreau was a man of individualism, and democracy, quoting in an essay entitled Civil Disobedience, “The government that governs best, governs least.” The quote shares the idea that man is capable of self-government, and shuns the idea of any over imposing power that may decide what is best for the people, rather then […]

Economic mismanagement was one of the reasons that led to the GMD’s defeat in the civil war in China. Despite implementing the “Gold Yuan” reform in 1948, inflation and social unrest continued to rise drastically during the 1940s. The ruling party experienced a steady decline in support, highlighting the importance of successful economic policies for […]

The Whitlam government played a vital role in Australia’s post-war progression, addressing both domestic and international concerns while implementing pioneering reforms that transformed the nation. For Gough Whitlam, “It’s time” was more than just a catchphrase – it encapsulated his bold and controversial approach to instigating change during his time as Prime Minister. Whitlam, a […]

In the novel The War Of The Worlds, there is a constant feeling of terror and dread, which is heavily influenced by the Victorian sense of anxiety and worry about the world around them and their sudden rise to almost absolute power. Wells manipulates the culture of the time and so creates a novel which […]

HG Wells uses literacy techniques in The War Of The Worlds to add tension and create a better more frightening atmosphere. He uses four main types of literacy techniques that are: Juxtaposition Pathetic fallacy Omniscient viewpoint And cliffhangersThe meaning of these are as followed: Juxtaposition – this is where two completely different facts are put […]

The book presents various moments of excitement and tension, as well as thought-provoking philosophical reflections regarding its status as a microcosm of the world according to Wells. Its pages contain repeated themes, some of which are misanthropic and controversial for its Victorian-era release, considering the prevalent arrogance of the time’s society. One could argue that […]

Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 – 13 August 1946) was an English author, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary. Together with Jules Verne, Wells has been referred to as “The Father […]

The War Of The Worlds depicts the invasion of London by Martians, who attempt to annihilate mankind. However, their efforts are ultimately hindered when they succumb to the smallest organisms on earth, bacteria. In 1898, the novel was published during a period when the British Empire thrived and posed a threat. The empire expanded its […]

During the First World War propaganda was used to encourage the British public to think and act in a certain way. In particular the government attempted to gain support for the war and also increase recruitment to the army. They also aimed to raise the morale and keep spirits high on the home front finally; […]

The message of the cartoon is that the workers in Russia support the whole country – and without them, Russia would collapse. It also shows that the rest of the Russians are having an easy and comfortable life at the worker’s expense and that this is very unfair. The cartoonist gets this message across by […]

Although it can be said that the defeat at the Battle of Little Bighorn is solely down to General Custer, I am of the distinct opinion that numerous different factors contributed to the aforementioned defeat. Firstly, there are many reasons why some historians believe Custer was responsible for the defeat. He disobeyed direct orders from […]

Henry John Temple, who was also referred to as the 3rd Viscount Palmerston, acted as a British statesman during the mid-1800s. He held office almost continuously from 1807 until his death in 1865, switching political affiliations from Tory to Liberal. He served as the Prime Minister of England twice, first from February 6th, 1855 to […]

The Vienna Settlement was embodied in four different yet interlocked arrangements: the Treaty of Chaumont, the two Treaties of Paris, the Treaty of Vienna and the Quadruple Alliance. The Settlement aimed to prevent further aggression from France, eliminate the revolutionaries, redraw the map of Europe, maintain peace and an effective alliance of the four Great […]