Essays On War

Although tariff reform was a major contributing factor to the defeat of the conservatives it was by no means the most important. In my opinion, the factor that most widely contributed to the fall of the Tories was the bad leadership and poor social judgment of Prime Minister Arthur J. Balfour. The nephew of Lord […]

The film Black Robe is about a French Jesuit missionary, named Father Laforgue, who traveled to New France in the 1600s. His main goal was to bring European culture and religion to the native groups of the Huron and Algonquians. Black Robe revolved mostly around the Jesuit point of view, so were the Huron, Algonquians […]

The action packed film ‘Gladiator’ was recently created in the year 2000, by DreamWorks and Universal productions. Directed by Ridley Scott and staring Russell Crowe, the five Oscar winning film was a huge success in the box office. Set in 180 AD the highly successful film sees Maximus – a great roman general – lose […]

In 1977, the government was taken over by General Ziaul Haq through martial law and the previous administration was removed. The Lahore High Court accused then-Prime Minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto of murder, resulting in his detainment and eventual sentence to death. On April 4th, 1979, he was executed. According to Hasan (1998), General Zia imposed […]

The period from 1914 to 1918 was known as the Great War, which became notable for its literary importance. This was because of the need for a large number of volunteers, where literature like posters proved to be an efficient method of motivating eligible men to join the military. War poems sprang from the war […]

The greatest naval power of the Mediterranean in the third century B.C. was the North African city of Carthage. From the earliest days of the Republic, Rome had been on friendly terms with Carthage. For centuries, the first had remained a land power and the second was a major naval power whose ships controlled the […]

Alcibiades is one of the most colourful and controversial characters of Classical Greece, whose influence was felt in not just Athens, but in Sparta, other Greek cities, and even Persia. At first glance, his relationship with the Athenian demos appears to have been an inconsistent one – he fell badly out of favour with the […]

Throughout the Cold War, nuclear weapons, their possible use and consequences, were high on the ethical discussion agenda. However, in the post Cold-War era, new types of WMD have come into the forum: biological and chemical weapons. As early as 9 February 1989, President George Bush claimed that ‘Chemical weapons must be banned from the […]

To understand success in Merovingian Gaul, it is crucial to analyze the concept within its context. We could view success solely as military victory and territorial control. While it is important to consider these factors, it would be narrow-minded to see them as the sole indicators of success. As we will see, the different circumstances […]

The culture of the Roman Empire resulted in immense confidence, prosperity, and opulence, which it subsequently disseminated throughout its territories. The diversity of Roman portraiture stems from a fusion of naturalism and idealisation, known as ‘decorum’. Naturalism, influenced by Etruscan culture and Republican values, emphasizes dignified restraint and disciplined order. Such depictions were commonly used […]

The Hoplite is likely the first thing that comes to mind when talking about warfare in the Ancient Greek world. The history of hoplite warfare in the Aegean is often overlooked in discussions of Ancient warfare, particularly in relation to Greece’s western neighbors, who would later dominate European history for several centuries. As a result, […]

Over its period of existence, from 285AD to 1453, the Byzantines greatest asset was its strength in depth, and its culture. Even before Diocletian partitioned the eastern and western parts of the Roman Empire in 285, the east was seen to be richer and stronger than the west. Egypt was the grain store for the […]

There has been much discussion surrounding the occurrence of a military revolution during the early modern period and its timing. As per The New Oxford Dictionary vol. 2 (1976), a revolution entails bringing about complete and fundamental change through forceful replacement of old governance or rulership with new leadership [1]. This definition implies that a […]

In 1641, following the passing of the Grand Remonstrance in England, a statement was made that “If the Remonstrance had been rejected I would have sold all I had the next morning and never have seen England more, and I know there are many other modest men of the same resolution”[1]. This historic document listed […]

Judo, the Japanese martial art is also called the “combat sport,” and like every other sport, Judo also has certain rules which needed to be followed while playing, practicing or during competition. The rules were made so that nobody gets hurt during competition and that everybody follows a set procedure. Before the game begins, certain […]

The Far Eastern martial arts have virtuous underlying philosophies, which many admire. Advocates for fighting styles, such as Kung Fu and Jujutsu, believed that martial arts should neutralize attackers, not promote aggression. Today, it’s beneficial that those who learn such styles are taught to only use it as a last resort. This instills confidence in […]

Select any ONE U. K. trade union. Explore their current levels of membership, and services for members and critically examine theoretical analysis for this current position and activity within the Employee Relations literature. Before I begin there are two necessary elements that must be covered differentiated, although greatly related to each other they are differences […]

In his cause and effect essay, Paul Harrison expresses concern about the global impact of westernization on cultural diversity. Despite acknowledging similarities among different nations, he adopts a distressed tone to raise awareness among younger readers. Specifically, he emphasizes how westernization is harmful to cultural diversity throughout the world. The text discusses the effects of […]

Beamer leaves for the western front a young boy, but as All Quiet on the Western Front goes on, Paul becomes more of a soulless soldier. Multiple events “hole fighting for Germany caused Paul to become this way. He began pushing away his family, friends, everyone, everything. This was a technique he used to survive. […]

Very few words Invoke such strong and conflicting reactions. War demands honor and death. War offers hope and despair. War creates the ultimate challenge and the pinnacle of defeat. Throughout history, man struggles to understand war and its impact on the people engaged in its horrors. Paul Beamer, the protagonist in Erich Maria Armature’s historical […]

The theme of humanity is readily prevalent throughout the novel, and can be tied in with the loss of innocence, fear, and ultimately the emergence of courage. During All Quiet on the Western Front, the main character Paul who Is only nineteen, is faced with the atrocities of war which take a toll on his […]

Making thoughtless comments can have negative consequences on friendships and cause anger. It is best to keep personal thoughts private and carefully consider any criticism before sharing it. However, the actions of Aristocrat, a Persian satrap in the early 5th century BCE, had a significant impact on history. In the ancient world, Persia was a […]