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Spanish and Greek Civil Wars, 2005.
Compares these two twentieth-century civil wars and discusses the intervention of foreign powers.
1,876 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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The Spanish Civil War developed during the 1930s as a conflict between major social and economic interests, specifically the landowning class (supported by the military) and the peasant and working class (that was ill-treated by both). The paper shows that in Greece, by contrast, the tensions were not as deep and the sides might have worked out their problems, had not a succession of outside interventions taken place. Both conflicts were protracted and highly damaging to the economies of each country and to human lives. The paper explains that both conflicts also produced a long-standing, right-wing government that repressed opposition and prevented democratic reforms for many years. The political consequences continue to some extent to this day.
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"The landowners benefited from easy profits from farming and had control of huge estates, a result of the sale of Church land and communal lands by the state in the nineteenth century. One result was the creation of a huge mass of landless workers living on low wages and facing a political system controlled by the landowners. The only way peasants could see change would be through land reform. Another source of instability was the economic depression of the 1930s. It was during this period, as tensions increased between workers and landowners, that there was an increase in left-wing union membership, with the Socialist Party in particular gaining members."
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Russian and Spanish Civil Wars, 2004.
In this paper, the Russian and Spanish Civil Wars are compared.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 63.95
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The writer of this article discusses and compares the Russian and Spanish Civil Wars. The writer examines the causes and outcomes of each of the civil wars. The motivation and consequences of foreign intervention and the impact on international relationships are examined in this paper. The writer looks at Franco's Spain. Further, the writer discusses the Russian civil war as a by product of World War I.
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"The Russian Civil War and the Spanish Civil War stand somewhat as mirror-image bookends in the two decades of often-uneasy peace between the two World Wars. Both took place in countries that were in some sense marginal to Europe as it was conceived politically and culturally. Both civil wars originated as ideological conflicts between the Left and the Right in their respective countries. Both ... "
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The Spanish Civil War, 2002.
This research paper is about the significance of the Spanish Civil War to early 20th century world-history.
4,170 words (approx. 16.7 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 111.95
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The paper discusses the Spanish Civil War in detail (including its background) and analyzes how General Franco?s push for fascism in Spain proved to be the precursor of the Second World War. The paper includes a brief discussion of the different ideologies that were at play in the conflict. It also explores the reasons behind the defeat of the Republicans despite their apparently just cause against the Nationalists.
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"The Spanish Civil War that started in 1936 following the failure of a military rebellion under the leadership of General Francisco Franco (1892-1975) to overthrow the democratically elected Republican government of Spain, lasted for three years. The Civil War still evokes passionate debate among historians and political analysts around the world. The war was a bloody affair that took a heavy toll of human lives, estimated at 500,000. This still does not explain the interest and extreme passions that the Spanish Civil War evoked at the time (and continues to do so more than 60 years after its end) around the world. The reason for the interest in a war that, in normal circumstances, would have been dismissed as an internal conflict for supremacy in a has-been European power, is the timing of the event that occurred at a fluid time in world history when several political ideologies were in a melting pot. These ideologies consisted of the whole range of the political spectrum?from the extreme right to the extreme left. The Anarchists, the Socialists, the Fascists, the Syndicalists, the Monarchists, the Roman Catholics, the Communists (including the Stalinists and the Trotskyites) all had their say in the war. No wonder then that the Spanish Civil War, instead of being relegated in history as a footnote to the Second World War that immediately followed it, is considered to be a major event in its own right and is studied, discussed and analyzed at great length even today."
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The Spanish Civil War, 2002.
A description of the causes, events and impact of Franco's rise to power in Spain from 1936-1939.
1,715 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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An analysis of the causes of the Spanish Civil War. This paper also discusses the extent to which foreign powers such as the United States, Great Britain, France and Germany influenced the war's outcome; the rise of the fascist movement and the Popular Front; and the impact of fascists in Spain afterwards. Spain and the rule of Franco contributed to the perpetuation of the single-party states of both Germany and Italy during WWII.
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"The Spanish Civil War, lasting from 1936 until 1939, eventually culminated in the establishment of an authoritarian fascist dictatorship led by General Francisco Franco. The points discussed in this essay include: the causes of the civil war; the extent to which foreign powers dictated the course and outcome of the war; the attraction of the fascists and the Popular Front; and the impact of the fascists? victory on Spain."
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Conflict in Civil Wars, 2007.
A comparison of war in "The Capture of Atlanta" by General William T. Sherman, "Picasso's Guernica" by Sam Hunter and "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty.
722 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper discusses three novels relating to different civil wars: "The Capture of Atlanta" by General William T. Sherman, "Picasso's Guernica" by Sam Hunter and "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty. It compares the different views that are presented in each book regarding conflict in the American Civil War, the Spanish civil war and the Irish civil war.
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"These three writers address different aspects of civil war while showing some of the cruelty of war at the same time. Only Sherman tries to justify that cruelty, or at least to explain it away as simply something that happens in war. O'Flaherty shows the reader directly the real meaning of civil war specifically and of war in general, much as Picasso did in his painting of Guernica. Sherman was a soldier, and he gauged war while in the midst of it. Still, his view is too accepting of the cruelty of war and not sufficiently willing to try to end war without adding to the cruelty in the process."
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The Greek Civil War, 2008.
A discussion of the Greek Civil War and its devastating effects on the nation, as well as its significance in the international geopolitical realm.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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The paper discusses the Greek Civil War which, in one form or another, ravaged Greece from roughly 1942 to 1949. In particular, the paper looks at the human and social toll of the war and also the geopolitical and international dimensions of the conflict as it raged on contemporaneously with the Second World War and then, later, with the early years of the Cold War. In the final analysis, the Greek Civil War exacted a terrible toll upon the people of Greece while, at the same time, made Greece one of the "hot-spots" in a much larger war between the world's two reigning superpowers.
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"From a social point-of-view, the Greek Civil War was a tragedy to the people of that land. The war tore apart families, razed villages, literally wiped out some communities, and tore at the fabric binding together Greeks of all political persuasions. More than that, the Greek Civil War, in the years from 1946 to 1949 when the conflict was at its worst - featuring as it did brutal and unrelenting warfare between the communist-controlled Democratic Army of Greece and the British and US-backed Greek National Army - about 80,000 people were killed and approximately 700,000 were forced to flee their homes - all this in a nation of only seven million souls (Clogg, 164). During the final phase of the war, in the late 1940s, Greek citizens residing in Northern Greece - especially along the Albanian and Yugoslavian borders - saw their villages over-run by government forces during the day and by partisans during the night. Furthermore, the Royal Greek Air Force bombed these communities at the same time as inhabitants were forced into the Democratic Army. Needless to say, many of these communities never recovered, with those civilians who survived the bloody warfare escaping to Europe or to North America to find better lives for themselves (Danforth, 174)."
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Ancient Greek Civilization, 2003.
An exploration of the origins, rise and decline of the Greek civilization.
5,290 words (approx. 21.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 135.95
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This paper explores the origins, rise and decline of the Greek civilization, beginning with the first Olympic Games and ending with the dawn of the Roman Empire. It expands on all facets of the ancient Greek culture.
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"It is no doubt impossible to overstate how profoundly ancient Greek civilization has impacted modern Western society. Providing the first known models of participatory democracy, construing philosophical concepts that have roused debate for two and a half million ..."
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Greek Civil War, 1991.
This paper reviews the national and international causes of the Greek civil war, events leading up to war, motivations of communist guerillas and Western-backed government and the outcome.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, $ 79.95
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'The Greek civil war was, in many respects, the first episode in the Cold War; the first of many civil wars in the less-developed world between Communist movements and Western-backed governments. It was thus the first "test case" for the U.S. struggle against Communist guerilla movements in the Third World.
The civil war actually began in the Greek countryside nearly two years before World War II itself ended, as rival resistance movements clashed. At the beginning, the supporting power on the Western side was Britain, not the United States--indeed, the United States held itself sharply and critically aloof from British policy in the early phases of the conflict . The Soviets, for their part, seem never to have taken an active part.
But by 1947, Greece would become the centerpiece of the ... "
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The Greeks and Modern Civilization, 2004.
An exploration of how the Greeks contributed to modern civilization in many different areas.
2,468 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper discusses how three of the greatest contributions to modern Western society from the Greek civilization are democratic government, individual rights, and rational thought. This paper examines this ancient culture through the eyes of many contemporary great minds, such as Thucydides, Aristotle, Plato, Homer, and Pythagoras. It also includes a focus on the works of great historian, Victor Hanson.
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"In almost every Greek play, when the story is stripped of its unique primary characters, there are inevitably the average citizens who provide an essential element to the drama. They are not rich aristocrats, nor are they the stupid clowns. They are the pieces that allow the everyday viewer to relate to the play. These benchmark characters allow the commoner to truly see and compare the faults of the extremely wealthy. This recurring theme of anti-aristocracy presents itself in writings from Homer through Sophocles and is reflected in the faith and support for the ?middle-class? that has become so crucial to modern democracy."
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Understanding Roman Civilization through Greek Literature, 2000.
A look at how ancient Roman civilization can be analyzed through the literary works "The Aeneid", "The Iliad" and the "Odyssey."
3,223 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 3 sources, $ 92.95
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"Rome, throughout history, can be described by its unique openness to the ideas of different civilizations and cultures. The Aeneid, by Virgil, exemplifies clearly the incorporation of other civilizations? literature and heritage into mainstream Roman society. The Aeneid is very strongly linked to the epic works of Homer: the Iliad and the Odyssey. The Romans conquered the Greek people in 146 AD, but instead of destroying their culture they digested Greek words and writings to make them their own. Since Virgil went so far as to imitate the Homer?s Odyssey and Iliad in the Aeneid, it can be seen as direct evidence of Rome?s assimilation of the Greek people, and their culture."
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The Spanish American War, 2002.
This paper examines the Spanish American War from the perspective of two different writers, John Offor?s ?Why Did the United States Fight Spain in 1898?? and Lewis Gould?s ?The Spanish American War and President McKinley?.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that both authors agree victory in the Spanish American War resulted in the image of the United States as a nation with global interests, acquiring Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippine Islands from Spain, and giving Cuba independence. The author stresses that Gould saw McKinley as a purposive and effective executive, but Offor described the president as a tentative man who did not want to go to war, but was pressured by the public to do so. The paper points out that McKinley, the first modern president, assumed a new role during this war, as McKinley led the nation's military effort, functioning directly as commander in chief, which had never been done before.
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"Thus, North American investment, particularly in plantations, mills, and mines, increased significantly in Cuba. By 1895, North American businessmen had invested up to 50 million dollars in Cuba, and by 1893, commerce exceeded 100 million dollars. According to Offor, ?For the United States, Cuba was an important market for industrial goods and a source of raw sugar, tobacco, and various minerals; for Cuba, the United States was the essential importer of over 90 percent of sugar produced on the island ?. Still, many North Americans were prejudiced against Spaniards and Cubans. The public viewed Spain as degenerate, with Catholic inquisition cruelties, a corrupt monarchy, and a backward economy. This view led to somewhat of a feeling of superiority."
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The Spanish-American War of 1898, 2002.
This paper discusses the Spanish-American War of 1898 by tracing its causes to determine why the United States entered the war, the domestic opposition to the war, and the war?s aftermath.
1,860 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper explains that the United States, as part of its imperialist expansion, annexed Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Philippines during the War. The author points out that the cause of American imperialism and the popular desire for expanding the country?s influence beyond its borders was taken up by the popular press of the time, but was vigorously opposed by several prominent figures, such as Andrew Carnegie and Mark Twain. The paper concludes that the war carries significant lessons for the students of history that are especially relevant in the current global environment, in which the US is once again looking to assert its political and military power.
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Background
Cuban Struggle for Independence
American Imperialism and Yellow Journalism
Sinking of the Maine
Declaration of War
The Philippines
The Caribbean War
Peace Treaty and the Aftermath of the War
Opposition to the War
Conclusion
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"True to the advice of its founding fathers like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, the United States had, in the first century of its existence, kept well away from foreign entanglements and concentrated on its domestic consolidation. After the American Civil War (1861-1865) the country experienced rapid industrial growth. This led to the need and desire for expanding its markets beyond its frontiers and for showing its political and military muscle at the international scene. The Monroe Doctrine and the rallying cry of the country?s ?manifest destiny? became popular slogans in the country as more and more Americans began to believe that territorial expansion by the United States was both inevitable and ?divinely ordained.? Certain events in the neighboring territories were soon to provide it the opportunity to flex its muscles."
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The Spanish-American War, 2002.
Examines the causes and consequences of the 1898 Spanish-American War.
2,616 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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John Hay, the U.S. Ambassador to London, called the war of 1898 with Spain ?a splendid little war.? His statement, often quoted about the war, indicated his recognition that this war would change the position of the United States in the world and have ramifications for decades to come. This paper shows that the Spanish-American War often gets little attention in history texts, overpowered by the bigger, longer-lasting wars such as the War Between the States, World War I and World War II. The fact is that the Spanish-American War, which included significant action both in the Caribbean, especially Cuba, and the Pacific, especially involving the Philippines, had complex causes and complex long-term ramifications.
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"The war of 1898 represented a turning point in the United States? international standing. The country acquired its first overseas territories and pushed Spain out of the Western Hemisphere (Rodriguez, 1998). It laid the groundwork for our involvement in World War II, as our growing interests in the Pacific had a profound effect on Japanese action in that arena. Until the Spanish-American war, our influence had been limited to North America. Now we had presence in both major oceans and had contended with other great powers, either by warfare or by maneuvering, and had emerged victorious (Rodriguez, 1998). It was not a challenge to defeat Spain, but the long-term effects of the war dramatically affected history for the following century. The groups who drew us into the war, both in the Caribbean and the Pacific, revolutionary factions in both Cuba and the Philippines, did not fare well. Cuba was liberated from Spain but under profound influence of the Untied States. In the Philippines, the people simply traded one country?s domination for another?s."
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The Spanish-American War, 2002.
This paper discusses the factors behind the United States's involvement in the Spanish-American War and the effects the American victory had on the United States and world politics.
1,495 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains that, though the beginning of the hostilities of the Spanish-American War is generally attributed to the sinking of the Maine, United States involvement is actually a result of other factors as well, including public sympathy with the Cuban Revolution and the imperialist policies of leaders like William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. The author points out that reactions of Roosevelt and many politicians marked a growing trend towards increasing its influence and landholdings around the world based on America's "manifest destiny" to spread its religion and political democracy across other, "less civilized" nations. The paper states that the greater legacy of the Spanish-American War was the growth of United States imperialism that was established through increased trade with foreign countries and military control.
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Introduction
Factors behind United States Involvement in the War
Sympathy with Cuban Revolution
Sinking of the USS Maine
Imperialism
Criticism
After the War
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"Beneath this supposedly worthy goal, however, lay the desire for more power. Admiral Alfred T. Mahan, an influential writer and one of manifest destiny?s most vocal proponents, also believed that foreign markets were the key to disposing the surplus of products that were being manufactured in factories in the United States. This necessitated a large merchant marine fleet to ferry the products to the colonies. The merchant fleet would also need protection from a strong naval force. Finally, coaling stations had to be established in various parts around the world, to fuel the merchant and navy ships."
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The Spanish Succession War, 2005.
An examination of the origins of the Spanish Succession War and Louis XIV's role in its beginning.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 7 sources, $ 89.95
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The paper examines the origins of the War of the Spanish Succession. It examines Louis XIV's France and review the elements that led to the costly War of the Spanish Succession between 1701 and 1714. In particular, the paper focuses upon the early years of Louis XIV's reign and the War of Devolution between Holland and France.
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"The origin(s) of the Spanish succession war (1701 - 1714) It is commonly supposed that powerful nations are forever looking for ways to impose their will upon weaker ones. While this sentiment can be - and often is - over-employed, there is little question that superpowers have harboured imperialist ambitions since the beginning of time."
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