Essays on History

“Sensations and Brain Processes” was published 58 years ago. J. J. C. Smart's iconic work was published. This paper examines Smart's work in order to assess how it has progressed over time and the effect it has had on the growth of philosophical ideas. The paper focuses on Smart's theory...

King Richard II is a philosophical and political exploration of the sacred right of kings. When the main character, the king, experiences his untimely death, it evokes a sense of sorrow that is impossible to convey directly. Via its theme and characters, the historical overview of politics, traditions, and religion...

The Death of Tutankhamun and Theories Surrounding It The ancient Egyptian civilization is considered to be the source of various fascinations and mysteries. An instance of such mysteries is the death of Tutankhamun, a young Egyptian pharaoh. Although many people consider that Tutankhamen died a natural death, different theories have been...

The Russian Revolution of 1905, also known as the First Russian Revolution, swept across the Russian Empire on 22 January. It was an uprising of mass political unrest that targeted the ruling class, the nobility, and the Tsar. After the revolution ended, the Tsar Nicholas II remained in power.Social unrest...

Catherine the Great: Empress and Controversial Figure Catherine the Great was a very important woman in Russian history. She was the last Empress to rule the country and was also one of its longest-reigning rulers. She rose to power after the overthrow of her predecessor, Peter III. But her reign was...

In this Martin Luther King I Have A Dream review We'll take a look at the book's beautiful illustrations and text. The artwork by Kadir Nelson and Clayborne Carson conveys the drama, dreams, and vision of Dr. King. And, as we'll see later, Carson's text provides an accurate portrayal of the...

Anne Boleyn Anne Boleyn was the queen of England from 1533 to 1536. She was the second wife of King Henry VIII. She was later beheaded for treason. The queen was an important figure in the political and religious upheaval that plagued the country at the time. Her death was a...

In Henry V, Shakespeare focuses on the king himself, and the role of the king in society. Henry is fair, compassionate, and orderly, and he rewards the good while punishing the bad. He takes responsibility for his power, and he is an excellent political strategist. He also is a ferocious warrior....

Mansa Musa: The Wealthiest Person in History Mansa Musa was the ninth mansa of the Mali Empire. During Musa's reign, the Mali Empire reached its territorial peak. Musa is known for his wealth and generous gifts and is sometimes referred to as the wealthiest person in history. However, we may never...

There are many interesting things to know about John Adams. His Early life, education, and Foreign policy are just some of the topics to learn about. This article will give you a general overview of Adams's life. You'll learn about the importance of his parents, his education, and even more interesting...

Francis I: The King of France (1515-1547) Francis I was the king of France from 1515 to 1547. He was the son of Charles, Count of Angoulême, and his wife Louise of Savoy. When Louis XII died without a son, Francis stepped in as the new king. Francis was...

In her seminal work The Human Condition, Hannah Arendt reveals the political motivations behind the Holocaust. While her disagreement with Heidegger is well known, her emphasis on direct citizen deliberation is not. This article outlines the political philosophy behind Arendt s work and examines some of the questions she tries...