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Comparisons of World Religions

The authoritative rule of religions over their people and the structure of society is a strong factor in the development and success that the religion experiences. The religions of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Shinto are all closely related, and show a distinctive link to the authority over the followers in respective regions. During the time from 3000 BCE to 900 CE, the religions had a large amount…

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Accounts of Al-Jabarti, French Egypt Source Analysis

The accounts of Al-Jabarti follow what took place in Egypt during the time of the French occupation of Egypt, as well as information about their behaviors and changes made to society during that time. Al-Jabarti as a historian shows his biases towards the Egyptian people rather than the intruding French, while also taking the effort and time to show the differences they made in society, good and…

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Fascism and Republic

The rise of fascism is one of great importance to the survival and creations of the current political model. Comparing political ideologies and structures of other parts of the world are important to ensuring the creation and survival of ideas and beliefs of an economic and political value. Using information from the definition of fascism by Mussolini and the ideas of surviving loyalists in…

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Militaristic Egypt: Part 2

This is part 2 of a paper written in 2015 on Egypt and the Muslim Brotherhood, please see the previous post from Sept. 18, 2017 for part 1 and the recommended reading list. (more…)

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Source Analysis: "The Robustness of Authoritarianism in the Middle East"

Source Analysis: “The Robustness of Authoritarianism in the Middle East”

In her article “The Robustness of Authoritarianism in the Middle East: Exceptionalism in Comparative Perspective”, Eva Bellin writes about how and why most of the middle east is unable to be a democratic society. In this sense, they not only are incapable of living in a democratic way, but also cannot take the steps to progress in this way. Her article explores not only how and what is necessary…

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Militaristic Egypt: Part 1

Since the departure of British colonial rule, Egypt has been amassed with political quandaries and expectations while determining the proper direction for leadership and cooperation both internally and internationally. (more…)

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Islamic Crusades Historiography: Part 2 This is a continuation of a post posted on September 11, 2017, to fully understand the historiography being presented and see the suggested reading list, please view that post first.

Source Analysis: Battle of Yarmuk

The accounts of the Battle of the Yarmuk as told by Al-Baladhuri explain how and why the events of the battle fell as they did. 1 Each section within the accounts provides details regarding the battle in different locations, including other reports from people who were in the battle itself. The Fordham database includes descriptions to the text prefacing the accounts, and includes a piece on the…

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Islamic Crusades Historiography: Part 1

The Crusades of the Middle East provide a unique and stirring story for western scholars about the regional history. However, the existing historiography concerning the Crusades emphasizes the importance of the Christian history, while skimming or altogether ignoring the Islamic history, skewing our perceptions of the history itself. Many sources, particularly in print show a favoring emphasis on…

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Great Schism and Traumatic Events Research

During the time before the Renaissance and Reformation, government was largely controlled by the will of the church. This is shown in frequent examples throughout history, especially the trial of Joan of Arc, in which the church provided the power to the Dauphin in exchange for his free rights when he died. Events such as this were heightened significantly when religious leaders could not decide…

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Source Analysis: Divine Augustus

Augustus seems especially proud of his work in donating money and supplies to the plebeians of his empire. In this particular document, he seems to be pointing out only the good that he has done for the empire, not everything. 1 This is shown through his list of thirty five points of deeds that he completed. His logic for choosing this particular theme of generosity helps to create his memory of…

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Martin Luther and the Reformation Martin Luther is known for being one of the foundations of the Reformation in Sixteenth Century Europe, specifically in Germany.

Development of Qing Dynasty Powers

As with all major civilizations throughout history, power flowed like a river, twisting and turning at each new curve. The Qing Dynasty made a great deal of changes to recover the losses made during the Ming, as well as mark a singular new point in the history of China that has since made a lasting impact in history. The rulers of this Dynasty took a lengthy amount of time to establish their rule…

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Source Analysis: Ibn Battuta

Throughout his summary of life in the Maldives, Ibn Battuta explains not only what the people and places were like there, but also focuses primarily on his job and the women he saw and wives he took. In the beginning he did appear to be an impartial observer but by the end of the document that had changed completely. He wrote about how women were able to be married and then divorced when it was…

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Italian Fascist Development

The development and creation of fascism in Italy during the 1920s by Mussolini created what has since been viewed as a dangerous and threatening power to the stability of the global economy and society. Understanding fascism as a concept as well as the specific implications in Italian history, the changes it made, as well as the decline create a clear picture how a society responds, especially in…

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Book Review: "Night" by Elie Wiesel

Book Review: “Night” by Elie Wiesel

“Books no longer have the power they once did. Those who kept silent yesterday will remain silent tomorrow.” (xiii) Elie Wiesel details his experiences during World War II in this first hand account, covering the creation of a ghetto in his hometown of Sighet in Transylvania, then traveling to Auschwitz and the camps within, continuing to his liberation in 1945. He explains his motivation better…

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