History Essays

Factors that Determined the Outcome of the Battle of Britain
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Nov 2021
Introduction: This essay will argue that British air defence organisation and the ability to maintain effective forces combined with inadequate German intelligence were the key factors in determining the result of the Battle of Britain....

Impact of Industrialization and Capitalism on Nineteenth Century Germany
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Nov 2021
Introduction: A discussion on the impact of industrialization and capitalism on nineteenth-century Germany and how these phenomena shaped the social, economic, and political conditions of daily life....

The Military Machine of the Habsburg Monarchy
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Nov 2021
Introduction: The Habsburgs ruled Europe from the early thirteenth century to the twentieth, eight hundred years, that is no small feat. The formation of the Habsburg Dynasty had its origins with the crowning of Rudolf I in Germany in 1273 along with the Duchy of Austria in 1282....

The Preserved Cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum
Example essay. Last modified: 9th Nov 2021
Introduction: The lost cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum are extremely significant historical sites, which give a comprehensive understanding into the life of ordinary Romans....

Limitations of Freedom Throughout American History
Example essay. Last modified: 5th Nov 2021
Introduction: Freedom has clearly had its limitations throughout American history. Since the beginning of American civilization, minorities, such as people of colour, immigrants, and women, have been repressed and stripped of their civil liberties....

American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence
Example essay. Last modified: 2nd Nov 2021
Introduction: A review of 'American Scripture: Making the Declaration of Independence' by Pauline Maier. American Scripture is a historical analysis book published in 1997 by Vintage Publishing....

The Black Patch Tobacco War
Example essay. Last modified: 29th Oct 2021
Introduction: The Black Patch Tobacco War was not a war as you may typically think of one. This was not a war fought between two opposing countries with armies and massive weapons. This was a war between small town farmers and “big business”....

The Rise and Fall of Piracy Between 1650 and 1750
Example essay. Last modified: 29th Oct 2021
Introduction: This essay will argue that the eventual downfall of pirates was induced by their simplistic lifestyle and powerlessness against the colonial empires....

History of Luxor and the Karnak Temple
Example essay. Last modified: 29th Oct 2021
Introduction: Luxor is a current Egyptian city that lies in an antiquated city that the Greeks named ...

Roanoke: The cursed colony that disappeared without a trace
Example essay. Last modified: 29th Oct 2021
Introduction: The Roanoke colony was located on Roanoke Island, in Dare County. This is where North Carolina is located today. In 1584, explorers Philip Amadas and Arthur Barlowe were the first Europeans to observe the island....

Avicenna's Influence on the Islamic World
Example essay. Last modified: 26th Oct 2021
Introduction: In the perfect alignment of the stars, he was born into the century of exploration and philosophical articulation, which set of Avicenna's journey in intellectual awakening and metaphysics discoveries....

History and Development of Calendars
Example essay. Last modified: 19th Oct 2021
Introduction: A calendar is a system of measuring time based on needs of a daily life; it is split into years, months, weeks, and days. Calendar separations are based on movements of the earth and consistent appearances of the moon and sun...

Women’s Fight for Equal Rights
Example essay. Last modified: 19th Oct 2021
Introduction: The gender wage gap has been an issue throughout history, and men are usually the ones that represent the workplace. Since women entered the labor market, they tried to be equal in all senses to men, not to be over anyone, but to have equal rights....

The Aftermath of the Holocaust
Example essay. Last modified: 19th Oct 2021
Introduction: The Holocaust was a turning point in history because it made nations pledge to prevent the crime of “genocide”, established criminal trials for government officials who commit crimes against humanity, and created the idea of “informed consent” for medical experimentation on human beings....

Making of Modern Japan Essay
Example essay. Last modified: 18th Oct 2021
Introduction: In this essay I will be explaining why ...

Why did Operation Barbarossa Fail?
Example essay. Last modified: 14th Oct 2021
Introduction: The failure of Operation Barbarossa - Operation Barbarossa was one of the greatest mistakes Hitler had made. It was the turning point of World War Two. Operation Barbarossa failed because Germany used weak military forces, had poor logistics and planning, and failed to win the Battle of Stalingrad, which is one of the main battles in Operation Barbarossa....

Gandhi's Leadership Style and Influence Tactics
Example essay. Last modified: 13th Oct 2021
Introduction: With the aid of leadership theory and specific examples, this paper reflects upon and analyses the leadership style and power and influence tactics of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi as portrayed in the movie “Gandhi”. The analysis is primarily based on Gandhi’s personal identity and behaviour in relation to others and the external environment....

Attitudes Towards Technology in Rome and Han China
Example essay. Last modified: 13th Oct 2021
Introduction: Overall, the attitude of Han China and Rome differs by Rome being less supportive of modern technology than the Han dynasty. Rome's views on technology were just as aesthetic, they thought that if the new innovations did not benefit the upperclassmen then it wasn't worth it...

How the Lands of Siam Were Ceded
Example essay. Last modified: 12th Oct 2021
Introduction: When historians study the modern history of Siam, they are contested on the question of whether Siam was ever colonized....

Is Canada A Better Country Now Than It Was Before?
Example essay. Last modified: 12th Oct 2021
Introduction: Throughout History, Canada's advancements in women's rights, racial equality, and political equality have made Canada become a better country now than it was before. Through hard work and dedication, Women have stood up for rights such as voting, jobs, and to be given the same opportunities and respect as men....

The Philomathean Club: The Central Valley's Former Pride
Example essay. Last modified: 11th Oct 2021
Introduction: History of the Philomathean Club in Stockton California and the impact of the club and it's decline on the city....

Impact of Stalin's Five Year Plan
Example essay. Last modified: 6th Oct 2021
Introduction: There were many reasons for the 5-year plan during Stalin’s reign. During the 1920s the agricultural production of the Soviet Union had dropped 20% of the amount during 1913. The industry production had also been affected as it had dropped 13% of the 1913 levels...

The Endosulfan Controversy in Padre Village Kasargod Kerala
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Sep 2021
Introduction: A raging controversy has been going on about the aerial spraying of Endosulfan, an organochlorine, pesticide in the cashew plantations of Enmakaje Panchayat in Kasargod district of Kerala and its role in the causation of high morbidity and greater prevalence of congenital malformations and malignancies in the area....

Challenges Faced by the Abbasid Caliphate
Example essay. Last modified: 27th Sep 2021
Introduction: The Abbasid Caliphate ruled over the Islamic world, making it one of the influential and longest Islamic dynasties. During the rule of Umayyad, the Abbasids came in a rebellion with the help of coalition of various forces which were unhappy with the rule of Umayyad....

The Causes and Impacts of the Adams-Onis Treaty
Example essay. Last modified: 24th Sep 2021
Introduction: The Adams-Onis Treaty is known by several different names, the Florida Purchase Treaty, the Transcontinental Treaty, or simply the Florida Treaty. The treaty was signed between Spain and the United States in 1819, settling border disputes between the Spanish colonies and that of the United States as well as ceding Florida to the U.S....