The Imperials

Imperial Recovery in 15th Cent How did hierarchies/networks recover? How does this shape modern age? Why did recovery focus on emp bldg? Response Mongol khanates collapse Imperialism in Inner Eurasian Circuit Fighting vs nomads Incorporate nomads Both can lead to large emps Modern geopol map takes shape China Mongol rule Chinese style bureaucracy Non-Chinese officials Hist of Yuan Dynasty White-washed hist The Mongols are almost written out of it Collapse Inflation (bc govt printed too much $)…

of the concerns with status as an economic power, a strong anti-imperial sentiment was growing, and the resistance in Ireland. During Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, held from June 19th-24th, 1897, the British empire celebrated the Queen’s sixteenth anniversary to the throne. The whole country took part in the extravagate party. The Jubilee showcased the achievements that the…

“The Imperial Sugar Company (ISC) built 500 new homes, provided medical care, and established various retail stores, a cotton gin as well as feed and paper mills. ISC also paid for graveled streets with concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalks, a modern hospital…

to protect the colonies as a part of their empire because of the financial benefits gained from their growth and existence. If the British could continue to secure these lands and weaken their enemies’ economies, they could continue to strengthen imperial aspirations. This focus on the colonies as a pawn within the empire and not a distinct entity is what started friction between the British Parliament and its colonies…

During the ear of 600-1450, the Sui Dynasty started as a dynasty heavily depended on high taxes and compulsory labor, but changed to a bureaucracy more heavily based on merit, cultural advancement, and epansion in the Tang Dynasty, and then to appointed administration and smaller borders in the Song Dynasty, however throughout this period, the dynasties pushed high taxes on its citizens. The baseline is the Sui…

APPROPRIATION OF IMPERIAL WARFARE During the entirety of the nineteenth century, the British Empire embarked upon many imperial wars under the pretense of spreading civilization and prosperity. Their imperial wars were launched everywhere across the world such as Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand, and even in Ireland. Their reasoning behind most of their military campaigns was to prevent barbarism and spread their righteous civilized manners to everywhere they go. The British Empire…

Be tempted to join the Dark Side or fight them off with this LEGO Star Wars Imperial Shuttle. LEGO Brickset #7166 from the LEGO Group offers the chance to construct one of the most exciting and easily recognizable vehicles from the Star Wars universe. The Imperial Shuttle, used to carry the emperor and the evil Sith lord Darth Vader to their nefarious tasks, is recreated here in LEGO form and is just as menacing as its on screen counterpart. Conquering the galaxy is a big job and these two bad…

In her article "Belonging to the Imperial Nation: Rethinking the History of the First World War in Britain and Its Empire," Susan R. Grayzel offers a compelling reinterpretation of the First World War, challenging conventional narratives and emphasizing the significance of imperial dynamics, race, gender, and citizenship within the broader context of the conflict. Grayzel's work provides a nuanced understanding of the war's complexities, shedding light on overlooked perspectives and underscoring…

founding fathers foresaw the risks of allowing one person to have too much power and become imperial. Yet presidents since Franklin Roosevelt have wielded greater power than ever before due to the expansion of their staff, the public’s expectations of the president, a weakened congress, and technological changes. Our last two presidents, George Bush and Barack Obama, have faced widespread criticism for their “imperial” actions which can put them over the law and allow them pseudo legislative…

Throughout the fourth century, the Roman Empire saw many different changes to how its government functioned. As Christianity grew and steadily became interwoven into the empire, it influenced these changes. The imperial bureaucracy, the army, the emperor, and the concept of the empire all were shaped by the Christian religion. Christian doctrine helped to legitimize these different organizations and people while creating a firm foothold for itself within the empire. The expansiveness of the…