Empire

The keyword Empire is tagged in the following 6 articles.

Comparing the Tsarist Russian and Soviet Empires

December 15, 2011 - 3320 words | History » Russia

Compared to other Empires throughout history, the USSR was an exception. The rulers of the Soviet Union viewed Empire and imperialism in ideological terms as ‘the highest and final stage of capitalism’.[1] By this Leninist definition, the Soviet Union did... Read Article »

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Soviet Union Tsarist Russia Russia Empire Communism Socialism Nationalism World Civilizations

The Historical Jesus: What Can We Really Learn?

July 11, 2011 - 2897 words | Religious Studies » Jesus

Whether or not one believes in the theology attached to him, it is impossible to deny the effect that Jesus has had on humanity. Movements following him span the globe. Wars have been waged and love has been shared in his name. But who was the man behind the theology... Read Article »

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Jesus Christianity Palestine Roman Empire

The Reign of Peter the Great

January 28, 2011 - 2835 words | History » Russia

Peter the Great inherited a score of problems in the administration of his Empire. Of course, through his well-known zest and ambition, he tried to solve most of them, and made steps in that direction. However, his actions did not always have the wanted effect. As... Read Article »

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Russian History Peter the Great Russia Catherine the Great Empire

The Position of Jews and Christians in the Ottoman Empire

May 4, 2010 - 1382 words | History » Ottoman Empire

The position of Jewish and Christian peoples under the Ottoman Empire is an issue that continues to be disputed today, almost a century after the official end of the Empire itself. Religious association typically determined status in the predominantly Muslim Ottoman... Read Article »

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Ottoman Empire Minorities Jews Christians Middle East Muslim Ottomans Jewish Judaism Islam Islamic Republic

Breaking Boundaries: Football and Colonialism in the British Empire

November 23, 2009 - 2246 words | History » Colonialism

In less than one year, South Africa will be the proud host of the 2010 World Cup. To many, this privilege is a mere formality of the Cup. Indeed, hosting the World Cup is an honor, but for South Africa it symbolizes a far more complex idea. A history of apartheid and... Read Article »

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British Colonialism British Empire British Imperialism Colonialism Colonies South Africa World Cup World Cup 2010 Football And Colonialism Soccer Football South Africa World Cup South Africa Soccer

Decolonization and the Collapse of the British Empire

October 19, 2009 - 1576 words | History » Decolonization

Before World War II it was stated fairly, “The sun never set on the British Empire.” For decades, this was true: the British colonial Empire touched all corners of the globe. After the War concluded, however, a worldwide process of decolonization commenced... Read Article »

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Decolonization British Empire Colonialism Ghana India Mahatma Gandhi Kwame Nkrumah