Ottoman Dynasty

Conflicts that are solved by military confrontations always come with devastating consequences for combatants and civilians alike. This is mainly because of the enormous levels of carnage and destruction that occurs in the course of reaching amicable solutions to disputes. The protagonist in Soldier’s Home took part in World War I, which was fought on an unprecedented scale in the history of civilization. War plays a crucial role in any States development towards a peaceful coexistence (Tzu 63).…

The hypothesis of understanding made by the decision control and the current society is known as a social contract. This hypothesis partitions the power between the administration and the general public in a way that advantage the general will. Concerning the social get, the division of specialist between the decision control and the general public is the greatest debate among various thinkers. Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) trusted that an entire government is best for the general will of a general…

Because of this, the Ottoman Empire was seen as the most powerful country, being in a state that Europe wanted to emulate. Towards the end of the 16th century, Europe gained a more powerful government and military, as the Ottoman Empire’s power reached its peak. Europe created this idea of the Ottoman Empire shifted from a democratic society to a despotic society, becoming corrupt and unjust.2 The Ottomans were now seen as “lawless and absolute power in the hands…

1. How did nationalism and militarism contribute to the tensions in Europe prior to 1914? Prior to 1914, nationalism became more popular among the ethnic groups who still wanted to achieve the goal of being an independent nation. However, it wasn’t just one or two ethnic groups, but several who had struggled for a long time in attempt to win their independence. As a result, the ethnic groups with their ideal of nationalism contributed to the increased tensions within Europe, but militarism…

“Feuds do not always have neat beginnings and ends. A feud can be anything from revenge killing that occur many years after the original crime to a complex brew of conditions, grievances, and affront resulting in violence and retribution.” (King 31). Feuds have been around for centuries all over the world, including places like Italy, England, and America. They have come to shape the way people view other countries and groups of people. Although Italian, English, and American feuds all possess…

Passion coupled with duty can drive nations to prosperity, or if the forces are separate the they can lead to ruin..These forces are so powerful that even the greatest and most powerful societies of today and in the past are swayed by passion and duty’s influence. Those civilizations of the past wrote national epics tackling these forces, two of those books being the Aeneid and the Iliad. The Aeneid discusses four particular civilizations, each of which interact with the forces of passion in…

There is a lack of artistic artefacts (paintings or sculptures) from the early Ottomans, however it is evident from the surviving buildings that Byzantine, Mamluk and Persian traditions impacted Ottoman art. When the Ottomans conquered the former Byzantine capital Constantinople, art and architecture experienced significant changes. However many people still wonder What rulers of the Ottoman Empire were interested in developing the art and architecture of the empire and what were their…

One of the exhibits at the British Museum that has attracted millions of visitors is the collection of sculptures from the Parthenon known as the Elgin Marbles. These marbles have been at the centre of debate for years over where they should reside. They are originally from the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, and there is controversy over whether or not the Trustees of the British Museum legally acquired the collection. Lord Elgin’s illegitimate acquisition of the Parthenon sculptures along with…

What are the 3 most important events and people of the Middle Ages? Middle Ages the period of European history from the fall of the Roman Empire in the West (5th century) to the fall of Constantinople (1453), or;2 more narrowly, from c. 1100 to 1453. Hundred Years’ War, Bubonic “Black” Plague, Treaty of Verdun are three of the most important events. Charles Martel, Pope Leo III, Pope Urban II are three of the most important people. What are the 3 most important events and people of the Middle…

What would you do if 17 million people died because of you? While the unwarranted murder of anyone is morally wrong and should not happen, there have been a few cases in history where someone who was assassinated got what they deserved. Archduke Franz Ferdinand, despite multiple warnings from his security advisors of terrorist activity by the “Black Hand,” decided to make a trip to the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo (Ferrera 1). The heir apparent to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was shot and killed…