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Adolf Hitler, Austrian-born German politician and leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party gained victory as the Fuhrer (Combination of Chancellor and President) only 10 years after the Munich Putsch of 1923. Many factors contributed to his rise to power within this period. Factors include his charismatic personality, key individuals and groups, President Paul…

In the 17th century, England’s colonies in America experienced uncontrolled growth without a well-defined government plan. Despite having charters from the British government, political unrest led to inadequate supervision and support. Once stability was restored and the monarchy reinstated, religious differences became more noticeable. As a result, Britain transformed into a constitutional monarchy where both…

The decline of the western part of the old Roman Empire left Europe without the laws and protection the empire had provided. The vacuum was filled by the creation of a feudal hierarchy. In this hierarchy, the serf, or peasant, was protected by the lord of the manor, who, in turn, owed allegiance to and…

Robert E. Howard had a powerful interest in the desperadoes of his native southwest. “I could fill a thick volume of such disconnected bits and still not exhaust my chaotic store,” he wrote to H.P. Lovecraft in June 1931. I’ve found that passion expressed again and again in his letters, and used them for material…

In 19th century Britain, there existed distinct and contrasting lifestyles and experiences between the rich and poor. The quality of life during the Victorian era was heavily influenced by one’s social status and economic standing. The privileged upper class enjoyed a comfortable and convenient life, while those who were less fortunate endured a harsh and…

In The Types of Legitimate Domination, Weber claims there are three ideal-types of basis for legitimate authority: rational/legal, traditional, and charismatic. Rational/legal is legal authority that comes from rules such as police officers, senators, etc. Traditional is authority that comes from traditions and the belief in the sanctity of “the way it has been done…

            There is a colonial legacy left behind from past days which Latin Americans must deal with.   One of the earliest questions that Skidmore, Professor of History and Director of the Center for Latin American Studies at Brown University, poses to his readers in “Brazil: Five Centuries of Change” concerns nation building. How is it…

Jeremy Bentham, a social reformer and author of Ethics and Politics in the 18th and 19th centuries, introduced utilitarianism as a way to improve the lives of the working class and advocate for ethical treatment of criminals. Bentham’s theory centers on the concept that identifying what is morally right entails maximizing pleasure while minimizing pain…

Did Augustus restore the Roman Republic in 27BC? Julius Caesar is perhaps the most well known in the history of Roman Emperors, yet there is no denying that his reign was filled with controversy, no reason more so than his devious rise to power and his mischievous ways of suppressing the senate. There is no…

William Shakespeare’s play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, centers on the assassination of Julius Caesar. Interestingly, the one responsible for this act is Marcus Brutus, who is not only a servant but also a close friend to Caesar. One may wonder why someone would kill a person they are so close to. By examining Brutus’…