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How Nationalism Resulted in the Ottoman Collapse
Countries disappeared and countries were created. But how did nationalism affect the Ottoman Empire? What is nationalism? There are many events in recent times you could link with the creation of nationstates. The beginning of the French Revolution, World War I, World War II and the post-war period where the dismantling of the colonies happened.…
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The East: A Missed Opportunity (SPOILER)
Excellent acting, beautiful cinematography, but a disappointing plot. It has almost been a year since the release of The East (Dutch: De Oost). A 6.6 million euro, history inspired war movie. But is it really worth watching? The East is set in the Dutch East Indies. To give you a brief history of what happened. What is nowadays…
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The Danger of Nazi Propaganda
How did the use of propaganda change change the eyes of many? It is no secret that propaganda is everywhere. No matter where you look, where you are, chances are you will find videos or posters advocating political ideals. It is therefore important to analyse what propaganda really is and how effective it can be. And…
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The Impact of Maria Theresa on The Habsburg Monarchy
What was the impact of Habsburg Empress, Maria Theresa? How did her investment in reforms changed the lives of many? If you have ever walked through the beautiful streets of Vienna, you might have noticed the gorgeous statues like the Wiener Pestsäule, the Mozart Statue etc. And although these statues are indubitably interesting, one statue…
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Why the Idea of Historical Recurrence Is Perilous
Historical recurrence implies that occurrences repeat inevitably. The concept itself is something that gets discussed continuously by researchers. When people claim history is something repeatable, they tend to see patterns in time. In recent times, there are events that make it seem likely that history is in fact cyclical. Take for example the Great Depression…
