Authoritarianism

Introduction The human brain can be divided in terms of its structure as well as function. Structurally under the cranium of any human being exists a brain with two plainly visible parts, each about the size of a fist, known as the right and the left hemispheres of the cerebral cortex. Even though these two hemispheres appear identical in terms of structure, they perform distinct functions. Split-brain studies and cognitive research has indicated that the left hemisphere is associated with…

Napoleon- A brilliant General who overthrew the French directory in 1799, and 5 years later became emperor in 1804. His rise to power marked the beginning of popular authoritarianism- in which the ruler has absolute power, and people's freedoms are limited. France prospered under him. However, his downfall came when he tried to invade Russia in the winter, and was forced to retreat, and lost majority of his army on the way home. Karl Marx- A German journalist and philosopher, who founded the…

Ricardo Ramirez Jeffrey Rubinstein ENC 1102 August 11, 2014 Persuasive Essay: The Case against Migration The issue of immigration has emerged as an important aspect of national policy in the last few years. As millions of immigrants continue to flock our borders each year looking for a better life, many members of the elite liberal class have chosen to look the other way even as the masses of Americans from all ethnic backgrounds insist that the federal government needs to enact tougher laws…

RUSSIAN EMPIRE Background The rise of the Russian Empire is traced way back in the 1490s during the reign of “Ivan the greatest”. His leadership unified the Russian people and made them be powerful force in battlefields. Defeating the Mongol army in 1480 was a vital step towards expansion of this great empire . Basing on historical facts, Russia became a superpower nation even before the 19th century due to the kind of leaders they had. Ivan 1V is a legendary name in the minds of all Russians…

Protests and uprisings are quite familiar in many democratized countries. It is the ability of the people of that country to express their disapproval and make their voices heard on certain topics. For example, in the state of Wisconsin there were protests for several days when the governor cut funding and removed unions under his Act 10 law. Even though this caused thousands of people flocking to the capital of Wisconsin it is nothing compared to the protests of South Korea in and around the…

Where cosmopolitanism in all its various forms and delineations can generally come to be seen as the universalisation of culture and identity, the rejection of nationalist principles, and the prioritisation of equality in all domains of life; cultural relativism emphasises that the values of any given culture are regarded as important to the citizens who identify with that culture (Herskovits 1972;8). Herskovits explains that the central philosophical tenet of cultural relativism is a…

China has had a history like no other. From dynasties ruled by emperors, to the communist revolution, to an eventual crossroads between the 20th century and western influence. China grew from an agrarian society to global superpower like the US, but the differences between the US and China are stark. The US is a democracy with a multi-party system competing for offices in government. However in China, the party is above the government; public offices are filled by appointed party members and the…

Chapter Three: Eritrean Refugees and Introduction Programme in Norway 3.1 Eritrea Eritrea is a small country located on the North - East of Africa on the shores of African Red Sea. It has an area of about 125,000 sq. km and a population of about 6 million. The country is bordered by Sudan to the north-west, the Red Sea on the east, Ethiopia to the South-west and south-east by Djibouti. It is ethnically and religiously diverse and includes nine ethnic groups. Eritrea became a free independent…

Jeremy Black is a professor of History at the University of Exeter. He studied at Queens' College Cambridge, St John's College Oxford, and Merton College Oxford before joining the University of Durham as a lecturer. Where he gained his PhD and ultimately his professorship. He has authored over 100 books, mainly in 18th century British politics and international relations. Black claims Napoleon was more than a conqueror, that his deeds go beyond military exploits. Black states that Napoleon was a…

Raj Mudhar 543545 Ms. McLean ENG4U0-T May 25, 2016 Knowledge Equals Power Espionage opens a pathway for people who seek power and in general, those in power stay in power once they know what everyone is doing. According to history, this proves to be true because a party in power has to urge to maintain that power through the practice of spying. Major political players during Ancient Rome and the French Revolution such as Julius Caesar and Maximilien Robespierre used espionage to keep themselves…