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IntroductionTalcott Parsons, was an American sociologist born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on December 13, 1902, His theory of social activity had an impact on the intellectual underpinnings of several fields of contemporary sociology. He formed Harvard University's sociology department. His work was hugely important throughout the 1950s and well into the 1960s, and it was concerned with a broad theoretical approach to analyzing society rather than limited empirical research. Omid.af17, Talcott Parsons 3, CC BY-SA 4.0 Contributions of Talcott Parsons Talcott Parsons began by evaluating the perspectives of various sociologists. He used these details to develop his perspective on ... Read More
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IntroductionSir Isaac Newton was a philosopher, mathematician, astronomer, theologian, physicist, and alchemist. He had worked on various theories and hypotheses like the theory of relativity, gravity, binomial theory, and Opticks. He was connected to Trinity College and Cambridge University. Furthermore, he refused the doctrine of the trinity and dedicated most of his life to alchemy and biblical chronology besides science. Early life Sir Isaac Newton was born at Woolsthrope manor, a hamlet in Lincolnshire, on 4th January 1643 or 25th December 1642 according to the Julian calendar. He was born prematurely and was a posthumous child. His biological ... Read More
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Introduction The opium wars were the conflict between Britain and china for free travel and trade right. The Chinese government ceased the trade licences of Britain to prohibit opium trafficking. China was failed and dominated by Britain and France. They compelled china to sign the treaties and approved favourable tariffs and concessions of trade. China was also compelled to pay the reparation to Britain. The whole century was the most humiliating century for china. The war affected their economy too. The first Opium War In 1839, the first opium war broke out between China and Britain. They fought for ... Read More
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Introduction The United States and the Soviet Union engaged in fierce military competition during the post-World War II nuclear weapons race. Through the development of larger and more potent nuclear arsenals, both sides strove to surpass one another. This expensive endeavour produced many lethal weapons as well as an increased level of mistrust and dread. As a result, the Cold War turned into one of the most important wars in recent history. In addition, the arms race gave rise to the idea of “mutually assured destruction, ” which postulated that the two superpowers were so well-armed that neither would risk ... Read More
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Introduction Europe was divided for more than 40 years during the Cold War, or more precisely the “Era of Cold Wars, ” from 1947 and 1991. Europe was split between Western Europe and Eastern Europe by the Iron Curtain after World War II concluded in 1945. While the Soviet Union's communist influence spread to Eastern Europe, Western Europe backed capitalist democracies. Eastern Europe started moving toward Western European ideas when the Soviet Union fell apart in 1991. This led to democratic governments, a free-market economy, private property, and the EU. A growing number of nations with democratic governments and promising ... Read More
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Introduction Fashion in the 18th century was not only inspired by the styles of the 17th century but also created styles that still inspire today's fashion. Historians find it difficult to define or categorise the fashion of this century. In “Dress in Eighteenth-Century Europe, 1715-1789” fashion historian Aileen Ribeiro laments that when people think of fashion in the 18th century, they mostly refer to fashion in Paris or France. They do not mention the fashion evolving in different parts of the world or even in England or Italy. This portrays how popular the fashion of 18th-century France was. She also ... Read More
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Introduction To safeguard his recently established Qin dynasty (221-206 BC) against invasions by nomads from Inner Asia, the first dynasty of China, Qin Shi Huang, joined defences made by numerous nations throughout the Warring States eras (475-221 BC) and Spring and Autumn (771-476 BC). By 212 BC, the walls were already finished from Gansu to the shore of southern Manchuria utilising compacted clay and bonded labour. Though some places have been repaired or have been demolished for altruistic reasons, others are destroyed to the outcomes of time or have been levelled for their construction products. The wall which used to ... Read More
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Introduction The Caribbean and Brazil have a long and diverse history of cultural and social development, with a variety of different communities developing over time. The Caribbean is a melting pot of cultures and people, with many ethnicities and backgrounds converging in the region. Brazil, on the other hand, is mainly populated by the descendants of African slaves and European immigrants but has a growing number of indigenous people and other ethnicities. Both regions have a rich history of cultural exchange and development, and their communities are reflective of this exchange. Historical Background The Caribbean and Brazil have a ... Read More
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Introduction The Chinese Civil War of 1946-49, which lasted most of the twentieth century, accounted for the deaths of over five million soldiers and citizens. Despite being not a new conflict, it was the most recent stage of a two-decade battle. The Kuomintang (GMD or Nationalists) and the Chinese Communist Party fought for control of the country and its people during this conflict (CCP or Reds). Chinese Civil War In July 1926, Chiang Kai-shek launched a year-long war against the north, the so-called Northern Expedition, and a year later would unite much of China under a regime stationed in Nanjing, ... Read More
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Introduction The Sons of Liberty organised the Boston Tea Party, a United States politics and business outrage, in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 16, 1773. The May 10, 1773, Tea Act, excluded the British East India Corporation from all tariffs that were enforced by the Townshend Acts and authorized them to sell tea leaves produced in China inside the United States territories. Boston Tea Party Description: Boston, Massachusetts is home to the Boston Tea Party Museum. What was the significance of the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party? At the beginning of 1770, conflicts between both the British and ... Read More