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William Tecumseh Sherman

William Tecumseh Sherman

A Life from Beginning to End

William Tecumseh Sherman was one of the most memorable figures of the American Civil War. He was a ruthless but highly effective general known for his scorched-earth tactics. His methods were brutal, but then again, it was a brutal war, and it was largely his harsh tactics that finally compelled die-hard Confederates in the South to give…

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Leon Trotsky

Leon Trotsky

A Life From Beginning to End

The man that history came to know by the name of Trotsky has the well-established legacy of being one of the most mysterious of all the cast and characters involved with the Russian Revolution. If the Russian Revolution was a Shakespearean tragedy, Trotsky would undoubtedly be cast into the role of an Othello or King Lear type figure who…

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Joseph Stalin

Joseph Stalin

A Life From Beginning to End

There can be no doubt that Stalin is one of the most notorious and controversial figures in history. He presents a puzzling paradox for both psychologists and sociologists; he was simultaneously revered, feared, loved, and hated during his lifetime. So much has been written about the life of Joseph Stalin and yet upon closer inspection…

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Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn

A Life from Beginning to End

Very few lives can be described as fit for a Hollywood film. Audrey Hepburn’s life, however, is undoubtedly one of those few. After a difficult childhood that saw her parents divorce and her young existence shattered by the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands, Audrey Hepburn’s career as an actress knew no bounds. Audiences flocked to see…

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Jefferson Davis

Jefferson Davis

A Life from Beginning to End

Jefferson Davis—was he a rebel for a bad cause, or just a greatly misunderstood man? Davis was certainly lambasted as the ultimate evil during the American Civil War since he was the leading statesman of the Southern Confederacy. But what do we really know about Jefferson Davis? What motivated him and what made him tick? What inspired him…

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The Chernobyl Disaster

The Chernobyl Disaster

A History from Beginning to End

The Chernobyl Disaster, which occurred in late April 1986, was the worst nuclear accident in history. It not only caused widespread radioactive contamination, but even more importantly, it claimed many lives and caused panic worldwide about the safety of nuclear power. In short, it changed the face of nuclear energy globally. Discover the…

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British Raj

British Raj

A History from Beginning to End

The British Raj refers to the time from 1858 to 1947 when the British Crown directly ruled the Indian subcontinent. During those 90 years, India saw enormous social, political, and cultural upheaval. New systems of education were introduced, and increasing industrialization brought societal change. The British administration also united…

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Crazy Horse

Crazy Horse

A Life from Beginning to End

Famed Lakota warrior Crazy Horse was more than just a fearless fighter—he was a symbol of resistance and commitment to his people’s way of life. During his life, the Lakota faced relentless pressure from all sides. Rival tribes waged war over land and resources while waves of US settlers, backed by an ever-growing military presence…

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Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway

A Life From Beginning to End

Ernest Hemingway has sometimes been called one of the most influential authors of the twentieth century. The titles of his works—novels such as The Sun Also Rises and For Whom the Bell Tolls or short stories such as “The Snows of Kilimanjaro”—are recognizable even to many who have never read them. His last novel, The Old Man and the Sea…

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Afghanistan War

Afghanistan War

A History from Beginning to End

On September 11, 2001, the United States faced the most devastating terrorist attack in world history when members of al-Qaeda, an Islamist fundamentalist movement, hijacked four commercial airliners and crashed them into buildings in New York and Washington, DC. Nearly three thousand people died in these attacks, and one month later, US…

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Chiang Kai-shek

Chiang Kai-shek

A Life from Beginning to End

There are moments in history when two different people who have two completely different visions of the future rise to prominence at the same time and in the same exact place. The Chinese Civil War, which saw Chiang Kai-shek and his rival Mao Zedong fighting for the future of China, is a great case in point. Chiang believed that China…

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