History

The sixties “globalized” my mind a quarter century before that word entered journalistic jargon. For instance, if the Viet Cong were successful against the American armed forces, despite all the latter’s technological advantages, and if Africa had somehow repelled European imperialists for centuries before succumbing, then why were American Indians, all and all, so easily […]

What kept people alive long enough to reproduce, and what killed them? The sixties “globalized” my mind a quarter century before that word entered journalistic jargon. For instance, if the Viet Cong were successful against the American armed forces, despite all the latter’s technological advantages, and if Africa had somehow repelled European imperialists for centuries

EXCHANGE Biological and Cultural Consequences of 1492 30th Anniversary Edition ALFRED W. CROSBY, JR. Forewords by J. R. McNeill and Otto von Mering PRAEGER Westport, Connecticut London     Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Crosby, Alfred W. The Columbian exchange. (Contributions in American studies, no. 2) Bibliography: p. 1. Indians—Diseases. 2. Indians—Agriculture. 3.

SHORT ESSAY ONE: Read carefully Gandhi’s appraisal of the West in his pamphlet Indian Home Rule. Do you agree or disagree with his views? Explain why. What do you think he means by the assertion: “This [Western] civilization is such that one has only to be patient and it will be self-destroyed”? What is your

Major encounters with the west The first encounters of the West and the Chinese were during the 18th Century. The main aim of the west to encounter with the Chinese was to spread the “gospel” as they came as missionaries. This encounter had both hostile and peaceful impacts (Duiker & Spielvogel). Afterward, people became egalitarian

Major historical developments Various events and happenings took place while the country was under the civilization process and period. For example, leadership rules and regulations were introduced where uprising and invasions emerged as rulers became cruel and treated others harshly. However, in the midst of social and political upheavals, philosophy flourished. A lot of informative

Influence of religion Religion is another factor that has played a significant factor in shaping and defining civilization in China. During the 1122 BC, the Chinese were ruled by the Zhou Dynasty. This period was described as a mythical time where Chinese believed they had the great prosperities and an excellent system of government. People

Influence of Geography Throughout the civilization process and period China has enjoyed and benefited from relative geography isolation that has paved the way for the development and advancement of distinctive cultures. Various major physical barriers have separated China from the continents, particularly Asia. These include mountains like Mt. Himalayans, to the west, there is Taklimakan

Record of China’s Civilization Introduction China is one of the non-western countries that have had a remarkable civilization over the history. The country’s civilization began during the dynasty of Han. However, Han’s regime collapsed, and divisions broke out in China leading to the decline in growth and civilization of the country in the hands of

THE ABSOLUTE PRIMACY OF THE STATE The keystone of the Fascist doctrine is its conception of the State, of its essence, its functions, and its aims. For Fascism the State is absolute, individuals and groups relative. Individuals and groups are admissible in so far as they come within the State. Instead of directing the game