colonial empires were destroyed by European Powers‚ and in result the former colonies became independent. In the book Voices of Decolonization‚ written by Todd Shepard‚ many issues were examined in relation to the decolonization process. Issues such as race‚ the cold war‚ international institutions emerging‚ and national self-determination arguments were explained very clearly in this book. The issues of new international institutions and national self-determination were very important during this time
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Weatherford breaks the book down into three sections. He explains the rise of Genghis Khan and his life ideologies in the first and the expansion and military effectiveness of the Mongol Empire in the second. The theme of the third section and the overall most important focus of the book is the impact of the Mongols on the world. Weatherford believes Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire were extremely pivotal in shaping the modern world and this is the main argument of his book. Arguably‚ the Mongol
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Can you imagine what must have gone through the minds of the young soldiers who fought in Hitler’s army as Russia began its overpowering resistance of the Nazi from Russian soil? I couldn’t until I read Soldier X. Young Soldier X also known as Erik finds himself alone but alive in a long deep trench. Although he is a German citizen he speaks Russian and has Russian ancestry. Aware that the German war front is crumbling in Russia he continues to obey military instructions with the idea that he must
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Sundiata an Epic of Old Mali: Book Review. Summary The story of Sundiata is considered classic because of its historical and legendary value. The setting of this story took place in 13th century A.D. He was the son of Sogolon Kedjou of Do and King Maghan Kon Fatta of Mali and is known for uniting twelve kingdoms of Mali. Sundiata was considered as a disappointment because it was predicted before his birth‚ he would have made Mali famous but when he was born he was aesthetically displeasing and
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All Souls: A Family Story From Southie By Micheal Patrick MacDonald. (Ballentine Books under The Random House Publishing Corporation‚ 1999‚ 266pp. $14.00) Michael Patrick MacDonald saw hatred animated on a Friday in the early days of October. Some people were reading the newspaper in brightly lit kitchens. Some children were coloring with brightly hued crayons. Some fathers were getting into cars in front of their beautiful homes. But there were no crayons‚ bright kitchens‚ or fathers in
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nearly-dead secret garden flourishes. As the garden prospers with life‚ Colin ventures to try a scientific experiment‚ with faith in his all-powerful Magic‚ which‚ he believes‚ is the source of all creation. One senses this Magic in oneself as he reads the book‚ and feels himself believing in miracles. The reader is taught the philosophy of life‚ which inspires everyone to be forever optimistic. A beautiful acquaintance with nature’s gifts is portrayed in this story‚ and a reader comes to appreciate these
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distance is the problem for John‚ even if in different ways. Dear John is told in first person from the point of view of John Tyree. The main location that this novel takes place is John’s birthplace: Wilmington‚ North Carolina. Even though the whole book is set in a few different locations‚ John feels at home in Wilmington. “I grew up in Wilmington‚ North Carolina‚ a city that proudly boasts the largest port in the state as well as a long and vibrant history‚ but now strikes me more as a city that
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To Sir with love Author – E. R. Braithwaite 1. About the book - To Sir‚ With Love is a 1959 autobiographical novel by E. R. Braithwaite set in the East End of London. The novel is based on true events concerned with Braithwaite taking up a teaching post in a school there. The novel was made into a British film by James Clavell in 1967. In the novel‚ "To Sir with Love"‚ various human characteristics are portrayed. Throughout the story‚ the idea that humans are able to adapt and change their
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his experience and his life in Gorazde‚ a U.N. designated Safe Area in Bosnia. This graphic narrative also features personal anecdotes of many Bosnians themselves as they talk about their role in the war or how the war affected them. I will use this book to argue that National Memory can be used to compare how the memory of a nation differs from individual memories of survivors. Safe Area Gorazde demonstrates how the Bosnian War differs from others recollection of it. First‚ I will begin by discussing
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“Some say that I was once uncommonly beautiful‚ but I wouldn’t wish beauty on any woman who has not her own freedom‚ and who chooses not the hands that claim her‚” (Hill‚ 4). This quote signifies one of the many important messages that The Book of Negroes tries to convey. Lawrence Hill‚ the Canadian author who wrote this novel does a tremendous job to magnify an area of history that many of us have neglected over the years. He uses Aminata Diallo‚ as his main character who is abducted from her home
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