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A Look at the Aftermath of the French and Indian War
by franstan in Culture & Society > History
The French and Indian War played an important role in the development of the colonies in British North America in the 18th century.
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To what extent did the Mughal Empire collapse in the years to 1820 because of British Intrusion into Indian affairs?
by Wolfbrother in Culture & Society > History
I look at the impact of British rule on India, with a particular focus on the economic and social impacts that caused the collapse of the Mughal Empire.
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World War I and II (Hitler)
by Dauma in Culture & Society > History
... and Belgium in the 16th Bavarian Reserve Regiment (called Regiment List after its first commander), ending the war as a Gefreiter (equivalent at the time to a lance corporal in the British and private first class in the American armies).
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Explanation of Terms and Analysis of World War 1
by maxmartin in Culture & Society > History
Explanation of Terms and Analysis of World War 1
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The Idea of the West: From Avalon to the Cold War
by johedesan in Culture & Society > General
The article investigates the origins of the idea of the West as a mixture of mythology, religion and ideology.
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Why Was Hong Kong Leased to Britain?
by Lysianassa in Culture & Society > History
This article explores how the British were able to lease the island of Hong Kong.
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Founding Mothers
by martielownsberry in Culture & Society > History
We have all heard about the founding fathers, the men who helped win the war for independence, but did you know that many women played an active role as well? Here are just a few of their stories.
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10 World's Most Famous and Historically Significant Ships
by nobertbermosa in Culture & Society > History
Here's a list of ships that are famous because of their contribution in exploration, navigation, transportation and in wars or because of disaster.
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T. E. Lawrence
by shady08 in Culture & Society > History
Thomas Edward Lawrence (16 August 1888 – 19 May 1935), known professionally as T. E. Lawrence, was a British officer renowned especially for his liaison role during the Arab Revolt of 1916–18.
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This Week in History: 26th January – 1st February.
by auron in Culture & Society > History
A look at some of the events that helped shape our world, this week in history, including the first penal colony being established, the ill-fated space shuttle 'Challenger' mission and the assassination of Gandhi.
