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The genocide that took place during Mao Zedong’s rule in China is by far one of the worst genocides in history; worst being in terms of lives lost. It is estimated that Mao Zedong more than quadrupled the death toll of that during Hitler’s rule in Germany. From 1958-1961, which was known as the Great Leap Forward, the most…

Throughout the poem, Leda and the Swan, allusions and different varieties of poetic elements are used to depicting how a helpless young woman becomes violently reduced into being a sexual object instead of just being a customary girl. The author, William Butler Yeats, does not just use allusions in his poem to illustrate what Leda…

How do companies unite methodological analysiss? Answer: Companies combine methodological analysiss by carry oning research to find the fastest and most cost effectual method to travel merchandise and fulfill the client ; knocking both advantages and disadvantages ; inquiring for the sentiments of the employees and directors, and/or make up one’s minding which phase the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

            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…