Mary II of England

into the 17th and 18th centuries, the two prominent forms of government were either democratic or absolutism. As nations were being built in Europe, absolute monarchs ruled countries such as France and Russia with vast power and wealth, while in England, attempts were made to give rights to the people as well as lime the power of the royal. Scholars had their own opinions on which was the best. The democratic government appealed to many scholars, as well as, proved to be the most effective.…

The Erastian view of spiritual and secular authority called for the secular government to have some authority over the church. Seen in the theology of reformist Zwingli in Zurich as well as in England with the creation of the Church of England, dismantling the Catholic view of two swords of spiritual and temporal authority held by the pope, both regions broke with the papacy, giving both swords to the local government. While nationalism and anticlerical views helped pushed the government…

Europe. These years included the Enlightenment, several wars, and revolutions in multiple countries. However, these years also saw some aspects of society stay mostly the same. During the time period between 1650 and 1800 in European countries such as England and France, women’s roles and black people’s roles remained constant in society, while there were significant societal changes in areas such as religion, education, and the rise of consumerism. During the time period 1650-1800, there…

Franklin, and she was born to a rather conspicuous British Jewish family on July 25, 1920. The second of five children, three boys and two girls. Daughter of Muriel and Ellis Franklin, both of her parents originated from Jewish families that settled in England in the 1700s and 1800s. Her guardians owned banks and publishing companies. They were both educated and companionable people.These traits were carried down to Rosalind. Rosalind was set up to do great things, privileged, the opportunities…

when churches weren’t living up to the believers’ expectations, the people could break off and form new ones. Through the Awakening, the Colonists realized that religious power resided in their own hands, rather than in the hands of the Church of England, or any other religious authority. After a generation or two passed with this kind of mindset, the Colonists came to realize that political power did not reside in the hands of the English monarch, but in their own will for self-governance. By…

The United States and Japan are now considered as the most developed countries in the world. They have taken efforts to promote mutual understanding and built a strong bond between two countries since the end of World War II. Throughout active cultural exchanges between them, Japanese and Americans have learned cultures from one another and recognized clear uniqueness at the same time. Many of these differences have propelled attracting more interests. Religion is one of the most attractive…

1960’s Swinging London: Allen Jones, Mary Quant & Feminism In the 1960’s, London, England was thriving with a new style of art, fashion, music, photography and much more. After World War II, a recuperating London found itself fixated on the glamorous consumerism in the West. The Pop Art Movement sparked a new interest in cheap artistic mediums that portray elements of Western popular culture. Artist Allen Jones and fashion designer Mary Quant prove to be two significant figures at the height of…

his life, it is a philosophy which Milton held throughout his life. Along with Paradise Lost, Milton also published dozens of other essays and poems, and served as the official Secretary for Foreign Tongues under Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England. Although these illustrious positions may seem to paint the picture of a politician and advocate of democracy however, MIlton was more anarchistic than democratic. John Milton did not necessarily believe in people having power over their lives,…

centuries. It’s a long and complicated scheme of political marriages and comlex duty. Capetian dynasty extend itspower progressively over these two kings: Philip II and Louis IX. during Philip II’s time, most part of France were owned by England. In 1223, Philip through the feudal pretext was able to regain the land when the King of England was not present when he was summoned. Philip passed away in 1226. His heir, Louis IX successfully stabilized the extended land for Capetian inheritance.…

The cause of the Glorious Revolution has many factors. In England, the support of Parliament was important to Monarchs. The Acts of Supremacy, in 1534, recognized Henry VII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England. King James tried to reestablish an absolute monarchy and as result a Civil War broke out in 1642. Oliver Cromwell come out victorious in the war, sets up dictatorship, and would rule until his death in 1658. In 1685, James II becomes King and names Catholics to high positions in…