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This is my history blog! I post two to ten times a week on my blog. My blog consists of over 200 books and over 160 blog posts. My writing has improved over time so please take that into consideration!


World War One
World War II was a key point for America because it changed the world order, which changed the course of American history. The United States became stronger and more powerful: it was also responsible for creating international institutions, which led to the new world order. Some of these institutions include the International Criminal Court, NATO, and the World Trade Organization. The other major impacts caused by WW2 include: a Communist versus Democracy axis and creating th
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Nov 23 min read


The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music Movie Review The Sound of Music is 2 hours and 45 minutes long, or 165 total minutes. The Sound of Music is rated as the #227 best movie of all time by IMBD. The leading cast members include Julie Andrews who was Maria and Christopher Plummer who was Captain von Trapp. The movie was produced and released in the year 1965. The director was Robert Wise. The plot of the Sound of Music is based on 1940’s Austria right at the start of WW2. It is centered around
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Oct 312 min read
The Great Depression
World War II was a pivotal turning point for America, transforming it and the rest of the world. America during this period grew stronger; it was also responsible for creating international institutions that contributed to the emergence of the new World Order. Other impacts include creating a Communist versus Democracy axis and finally creating the state of Israel. The Great Depression The Great Depression was the worst industrialized age recession in modern history. Th
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Oct 252 min read
To Hell and Back Book Analysis: Part Two: World War One
World War II was an important turning point for America and for the rest of the world. It increased America’s power; it also created the circumstances that led America to found many of the modern-day world organizations. Other impacts include creating a Communist versus Democracy axis and, finally, creating the state of Israel. America became a world power after WW2 because it got America out of the Great Depression, because it increased America’s manufacturing capabilities,
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Oct 184 min read
Hell and Back Book Analysis
World War II is an important turning point for America and the World. America became significantly more powerful; it also established international institutions that contributed to the emergence of the new World Order. Other impacts include creating a Communist versus Democracy axis and also creating the state of Israel. World War I and World War II were mass casualty events, bringing different groups of world powers to fight each other. The Soviet Union was created first b
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Oct 152 min read
The Italian Renaissance; Italy
Italy The Italian Renaissance was an interesting period that brought important inventions and reignited ancient ideas in the modern...
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Oct 72 min read


The Byzantine Empire: The Dark Ages
The Dark Age’s of Europe were a pivotal point of time in European history; however, we do not know much about the Dark Ages, which gives...
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Sep 265 min read
The Dark Ages of the Roman Empire
The Dark Ages of Europe were a critical time in European history. Between the Black Plague, the decline of Western civilization, and the...
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Sep 183 min read
The Dark Ages of Western Europe
The Dark Age’s of Europe were an critical time in European history. Between the Black Plague, the decline of western civilization and the...
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Sep 83 min read
Roman Soldier; and the army
The Roman Soldier Part One The Roman soldier was armed with a military invention that they took from the Iberians: a sword called the...
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Aug 233 min read


Alexander the Great Part Four
I chose to learn more about an important ancient figure, Alexander the Great. Alex was a leader of one of the largest empires throughout...
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Aug 33 min read


The Fall of the Roman Republic:
The Fall of the Roman Republic I am listening to an audio book on the fall of the Roman Empire. I wanted to learn more about the Roman...
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Jul 212 min read
King Henry the Fifth
I decided to read about Henry the Fifth- because Henry the Fifth was well respected and one of the best warrior kings. I got the Henry...
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Jul 152 min read


History of the Viking Ships
Viking ships had two phases, one during the Western Roman Empire time period, and two between 700AD-1150AD. During the first phase the...
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Jul 142 min read
Vikings- Short Summary
The Vikings were a culture of raiders, had internal debates and were defeated by the English. The Vikings had a special Norwegian...
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Jul 132 min read
The Bubonic Plague
The Bubonic Plague was the worst plague in history, it was also caused “The Black Plague”: it came from China, spread by fleas and was...
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Jul 92 min read


The Franco Prussian War
The book that this post is based on is called” Bismarck’s War the Franco-Prussian War and the making of Modern Europe.” This Book was...
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Jun 233 min read


The History of the Roman Sword: The Gladius
Introduction: Why I chose to write about Roman Swords: I chose to write about Roman swords because they were a cornerstone of the Roman...
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Jun 203 min read


The Fall of the Roman Empire
The Roman Empire is a good mirror and historical example for the United States to analyze and better understand our current Western...
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Jun 163 min read


Constantine
Constantine, the Christian Part 10 of Roman Emperor’s The Roman Empire helped create the abolishment of Jewish slavery with Constantine,...
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Mar 262 min read
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