Wars
Treaty of Versailles: Terms, Reparations, and Why It Failed
What the Treaty of Versailles did to Germany, why reparations and enforcement failed, and how the settlement destabilized Europe.
Charles I and the Origins of the English Civil War
The English Civil War grew from disputes over taxation, religion, Parliament, and control of armed force under Charles I.
Biography of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945)
Adolf Hitler turned German crisis, racial ideology, and dictatorship into Nazi rule, World War II, and the Holocaust.
American Civil War (1861-1865): Summary, Causes, Aftermath
The war began over the status of slavery in the U.S. and led to its abolition by Abraham Lincoln. However, racism persisted in the country.
Summary: Diplomacy by Kissinger - Chapter 19 - The Korean War
This chapter discusses the Korean War and its role in shaping the foreign policy of the United States.