The essay discusses the Tulsa Race War, one of the worst riots in American history. It describes the events leading up to the riot, the riot itself, and its aftermath. The essay also discusses the role of segregation in creating an environment where riots can occur.
In his book Utopia, Sir Thomas More presents a fictional island nation that he called Utopia. The island is said to be located somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean and is said to be a perfect society that has solved all the social ills of More’s contemporary England. In the book, More describes in detail the social and political institutions of Utopia. He also describes how the people of Utopia live in a commune-like society where everything is shared equally among them.
This essay looks at the rise of two fascist dictators, Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, and explores their style of rule. It discusses the human rights abuses carried out under their regimes and how they used propaganda and violence to control their populations.
In History in Three Keys: The Boxers as Event, Experience, and Myth, Cohen provides a comprehensive and nuanced account of the Boxer Rebellion. He begins by situating the Rebellion within the larger context of late Qing dynasty China and tracing its roots to the growing sense of nationalism that was prevalent at the time. He then goes on to describe the events of the Rebellion itself, paying particular attention to the experiences of both foreign nationals and Chinese peasants who were caught up in the fighting. Cohen also addresses the ways in which the memory of the Rebellion has been shaped by both Chinese and Western narratives, painting a complex picture of an event that is often oversimplified in popular accounts.
In “Salvation,” Langston Hughes describes his experience of being saved from sin at a church revival meeting, and how this led him to eventually lose his faith in Christianity.
These two novels offer valuable insights into Chinese society and culture, with a focus on tradition, family, and rituals. Lu Xun’s “A Madness of Cannibalism” criticizes the blind belief in traditional practices, while Cao Xueqin’s “The Story of the Stone” subverts idealistic Confucian notions about the family. These stories provide important food for thought about the role of novels in modern society.
This essay looks at the works of Michel de Montaigne and Bertolt Brecht, two important figures in the history of late sixteenth and early seventeenth century Europe. While Montaigne’s work is more focused on the social life and culture of that era, Brecht’s work focuses more on the political aspects. However, both authors provide insights into the European situation during this time period that are still relevant today.
This essay compares the city life in Troyes during the Middle Ages with that of Pompeii in the Roman Empire. It focuses on the similarities and differences between the two, including the different types of inhabitants and the role of women in society.
In his book “China’s New Nationalism,” Peter Hays Gries seeks to provide fresh insight into the phenomenon of China’s new assertiveness on the global stage. Gries divides his book into three parts: an overview of China’s new nationalism, the drivers of this nationalism, and the consequences of China’s new nationalism. He also discusses the implications of China’s new nationalism for the United States.
The essay discusses the events that led to the signing of the Manila Accord in 1963. The Manila Accord was a historic agreement between the leaders of Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The agreement was signed in the wake of the Konfrontasi, or confrontation, between the two countries. The confrontation had its origins in the dispute over the formation of the Federation of Malaysia.