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• Media History Top Ten Booklist
  ...megaphone implied that people as a mass were pliant, susceptible to a sort of top-down manipulation that sits uneasily with most historians, with their c ...andscape” of rural France. (Anyone who remembers ''The Semaphore Version of Wuthering Heights'' can take relish in his work.)
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• American Legal History Top Ten Booklist
  ...you read these books we hope you feel the same way as we do. As with any of our booklists, we have included some caveats and explanations for our selec ...ay that the best selections on this list are hers. If you are reading any of the books on this list and say to yourself "WOW!!" please thank Camille be
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• 19th Century Overview of United States History Top Ten Booklist
  ...When you fill a booklist with conventional safe picks, you leave off some of the good stuff. Trust us, we will get to the good stuff. Still, if you read each of these books you will gain a solid initial grasp of 19th Century America. Are there unforgivable omissions? Yes, there are ri
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• 19th Century American Intellectual History Top Ten Booklist
  ...cerned with the history of ideas. Intellectual history is not the history of old, white philosophers stroking their beards behind mahogany desks. ...tant intellectual ideas that changed the course of American history. Each of these books, in their own way, accomplish this delicate balancing act.
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• How did the Boxer Rebellion unite Imperial Powers and create Chinese Nationalism
  ...by a group known as the Boxers, culminating in a siege of representatives of the eight colonial powers in Beijing. ...ph W. 1987. <i>The Origins of the Boxer Uprising</i>. Berkeley: University of California Press, Pg. 5-7, 39.</ref> While it is often believed the Boxers
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• How did Early Empires facilitate the Rise of Investment Banking
  ...f investing in trade, what effectively were family-run business, and forms of investment banking appear in the ancient Near East. ...created one of the earliest well-documented forms of private trade we know of. These early traders created an amicable relationship with the local popula
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• How did Monotheism Develop
  ...not just these early monotheistic faiths but also by extension many parts of the world today. ...the 5th year of his reign there was a decisive move that made the worship of Aten the only recognized religion in the kingdom.
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• How did the concept of paradise develop
  ...e 1. The Ziggurat at Babylon (Etemenanki), which likely becomes the "Tower of Babel" in the Bible, was also enclosed within a sacred wall that had a like ...today associated with the major monotheistic religions. However, the roots of this concept are more complex and developed from earthly ideas and religiou
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• How did Manufactured Glass Develop in the Bronze Age
  [[File:Uluburun3.jpg|thumbnail|250px|left|Blue glass bar of the Uluburun Shipwreck]] ...and Gerry Martin. 2002. <i>Glass: A World History</i>. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.</ref> Perhaps the earliest glass anywhere comes from the an
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• How Did Ancient Societies Adapt to Dairy Consumption
  ...y products after their childhood; in fact, we see today a large percentage of people still unable to consume milk or dairy products in adulthood. This le ...Their diets were much more diverse than ours and consumed a large variety of meats, fruits, and vegetables.<ref> For information on the human diet in pr
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• What are the Lasting Legacies of the Roman Empire on Modern Governments
  ...Thought.'' The Menahem Stern Jerusalem Lectures. Hanover: University Press of New England.</ref> ...European governments particularly in the centuries that followed the fall of Rome.
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• What Caused the Rise of Agriculture?
  ...D. 2010. ''What Makes Civilization?: The Ancient Near East and the Future of the West''. Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press.</ref> ...n: New Genetic and Archaeological Paradigms''. Berkeley, Calif: University of California Press.</ref>
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• Why was the Construction of the Alaska Highway so important to American History
  [[File:640px-Alcan_construction.jpg|thumbnail|left|250px|Widening a road of the Alaska Highway in 1942]] __NOTOC__ ...Virtue, John, ''The Black Soldiers Who Built the Alaska Highway: A History of Four U.S. Army Regiments in the North, 1942-1943'', McFarland & Company, In
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• How did Christian Church Architecture evolve in the West
  ...uences. Christian church architecture indicates the cultural influences on Christianity but also reflected the spiritual ideas dominant in the period churches were ...as a quick solution as Christianity became an open religion but few places of worship were available as most had previously been in secret locations.
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• Portal:Interviews
  ...t famous and infamous security guard and detective agency in United States history. Pinkerton originally created the agency to help railroad companies investi ...published by the University of Wisconsin Press explores the tragic efforts of the Polish people to create a new democratic state after electing their fir
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• Origins of the French Revolution - Top Ten Booklist
  ...(not all) have argued that the French Revolution can be seen as the start of the modern world. ...de=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=be7246ce65a158034b7c09eefe8cc944 The Origins of the French Revolution]''. (1990).
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• How has ancient Rome influenced European law
  [[File:Berner_Iustitia.jpg|thumbnail|250px|left|Statue of Lady Justice in Bern, Switzerland]] ...principles are codified into a system which servers as the primary source of law.
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• How has the Roman Lex Mercatoria evolved to play a role in modern International Trade and Commerce Codification
  ...to as "the Law Merchant" in English, according to most authors is the body of commercial law which dates back to and was predominantly used by merchants ...’ already calls for a fresh examination of its regulations in the light of the new cross-border commercial relations between different people, nations
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• How does The Magna Carta influence the Modern Perceptions of Civil Rights
  ...ed and recognized to be one of the most important documents in the history of democracy itself, as well as civil rights and obligations and common law in ...nal customs and ignored the Pope’s wish when he appointed the Archbishop of Canterbury. This created a significant dispute with the Church and King Joh
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• When did Social Inequality Develop in the Ancient World
  [[File:Руины_Эриду.jpg|thumbnail|275px|left|Eridu - Center of Ubaid Civilization]] ...nce of agricultural development and urbanization or perhaps is it a result of other factors?
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• Top 10 Books on the origins of the Italian Renaissance
  ...following list of books offer some theories on the reason for this period of artistic and cultural achievement. ...&linkId=38294e59d2ab480741ccd5dfbcfca3bc Renaissance Italy]''. (University of California Press, 1983).
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• Did multi-cultural societies become widely accepted in ancient history
  ===Early History=== ...natolia and Mesopotamia. <ref> For information migrations and the adoption of local gods, see: Moret, Alexandre, and Georges Davy. 1970. From Tribe to Em
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• The Hays Code, Gangsters, and Prohibition: How did 1934 change Hollywood
  ...at were living freely and without responsibility. Due to the great success of these films, primarily shot at Warner Brothers Studios, actors such as Jame ...nt of the Production Code, the capture of America’s outlaws, and passage of the 21st Amendment.
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• The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798: Interview with Terri Halperin
  ...Sedition_Acts_of_1789.jpg|thumbnail|275px|left|The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798]] ...or were citizens of hostile countries. Perhaps the most contentious aspect of the new laws criminalized the printing or speaking allegedly false statemen
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• Thomas Jefferson, the Founding Fathers and Christianity: Interview with Sam Haselby
  ...OriginsAmericanReligiousNationalism.png|thumbnail|250px|left|''The Origins of American Religious Nationalism'']] ...://storify.com/michaelhattem/jefferson-christianity-and-twitter Jefferson, Christianity, and Twitter].
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• What was Plato's academy and why did it influence Western thought
  ...1377.jpg|thumbnail|left|250px|Plato made be Silanion in 370 BC for Academy of Athens]] ...here people would enroll and obtain advanced degrees, it functioned as one of the first places for dedicated research into scientific and philosophical q
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• The Best Historians and Books According to James McPherson
  ...book most responsible for shaping his career, and even the most overrated history book ever. It's a biggie. ...younger scholars. In many ways books are like music, people like the music of their formative years better than anything that came before it or after. H
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• American Revolution Top Ten Booklist
  ...ally transformed itself from a former colony into a superpower. The impact of this revolution cannot be ignored. ...ive on the Revolution they also to see and think about aspects of American history that we never considered. Here's our list.
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• Fate of the Revolution: Interview with Lorri Glover
  ...kCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=d6710f6b36848b60f7234b3e64170d55 The Fate of the Revolution: Virginians Debate the Constitution]</i>]] ...new American Republic. In order for the Constitution to go in effect, nine of the states needed to agree to the document. While five states quickly ratif
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• Hollywood and Communism: How Did ''The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'' Support Marxist Ideology
  ...le:treasureposter.jpg|thumbnail|250px|left|Movie poster for ''The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.'']] ...of explicit dialogue, tacit symbolism, and the psychological deterioration of Fred C. Dobbs.
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• What Are the Origins of the Kingdom of Hungary
  ...vasions: the Shaded Area is Roughly Equivalent to the Modern Nation-States of Hungary and Romania]]__NOTOC__ ...world, they maintained close ties to the Russians, Bulgarians, and Greeks of the Orthodox world.
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• Privateering during the War of 1812: Interview with Faye M. Kert
  ...ng.jpg|thumbnail|left|275px|<i>Privateering: Patriots & Profits in the War of 1812</i>]] ...zed piracy. Canadian and American ship owners and investors took advantage of it and funded privateering outfits during the war. Needless to say, private
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• American Surveillance: Interview with Anthony Gregory
  ...ducting surveillance of its citizens since it was created, but the ability of any government to spy on its citizens has dramatically improved in the digi ...ss.wisc.edu/index.html University of Wisconsin Press] examines the history of surveillance in the United States and grapples with these problems. He exam
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• What was the role of the Popes in the Renaissance
  ...t works in the western tradition. This piece will argue that the character of the Renaissance was shaped by the Pope’s in Rome. It will also demonstrat ==The Impact of the Great Schism of 1378==
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• What were the causes of the Northern Renaissance
  ...the spread of printing, Italy's influence, growing wealth, and the decline of the culture associated with feudalism. ...vement believed in the possibility of human freedom and the perfectibility of man.
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• The Red River War, 1874-1875: What Were the Events that Led to the Uprising
  ...road was completed in 1868, which increased the rate of the transportation of goods to the East and migrant settlers to the West. ...l, the lack of enforcement of the Medicine Lodge Treaty, and the attitudes of military leaders toward Native Americans.
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• How did the Renaissance influence the Reformation
  ..., p 178</ref> The Renaissance or ‘rebirth’ was influenced by the ideas of the ancient past and it drew from Roman and Greek civilization to provide a ...all failed. By the early sixteenth century, there was a growing crescendo of calls for the Church's reform and an end to the clergy's immorality and cor
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• History of God Top Ten Booklist
  ...ion of an Israelite worshiping Yahweh, who becomes the foundation and name of God in the ancient Jewish faith.]] ...y task, here are the ten best books that try to make sense of this complex history.
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• How Historically Accurate is season 1 of The Last Kingdom
  ...f The Last Kingdom?|Season 3]] and [[How Historically Accurate is Season 4 of The Last Kingdom?| Season 4]]. ...n amalgamation of several historical characters, during the Dane invasions of England during the 9th century.
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• Why did the Reformation fail in Renaissance Italy
  [[File:Inquistion One.jpg |thumbnail|350px|left|An etching of an Inquisition trial]] ...sh itself on the Peninsula for three reasons: the enormous political power of the Catholic Church, the states’ support for the Counter-Reformation and
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• What was the impact of the St Bartholomew's Day Massacre (1572) on France
  [[File:Bart One.jpg|thumbnail|350px|left|Painting of the St Bartholomew Day’s Massacre]] ...and bloody chapter in the Wars of Religion. The massacre began as a series of events that changed the Huguenots and weakened the French monarchy. The mas
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• How did Father's Day develop
  ...Saint Joseph was associated with fathers, where he was seen as an example of fatherhood in bringing up Jesus.]]__NOTOC__ ...for centuries, often reflecting changing attitudes on the roles and duties of fathers. Fatherhood's importance has been reflected by religious and secula
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• How Did Wine Develop
  ...cieties since the early development of agriculture and early domestication of grapes at about 8,000 years ago in the Near East. Since then, wine has beco ...ee: McGovern, Patrick E. 2007. <i>Ancient Wine: The Search for the Origins of Viniculture.</i> 4. print., 1. paperback print. Princeton: Princeton Univ.
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• How did the Throne Develop as a Royal Symbol
  ...made from the swords of the defeated) to show the reader that the history of Westeros was extraordinarily violent. While modern government in the West h ...g (or pharaoh) was also a god and being raised indicated the divine nature of authority.<ref>For more on early monarchs and thrones in Egypt and Mesopota
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• Cult of the Virgin Mary by Michael Carroll
  ...kCode=as2&tag=dailyh0c-20&linkId=c4122c883ce7d69589131277d3a572e4 The Cult of the Virgin Mary]</I> by Michael Carroll]] ...aims that this process will lead to a more complete understanding of early Christianity and the greater human experience.
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• How Did Universal Religions Change the World
  ...or example, Christianity greatly expanded as part of the official religion of Rome.]] ...sal philosophies had begun before these religions, and through the vehicle of empires, universal religions spread.
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• What if the Battle of Qadisiyyah Had a Different Result
  [[File:Zoroastrian temple of Yazd.jpg|thumbnail|left|300px|Figure 1. Image of a Zoroastrian temple. The Zoroastrian religion began to decline after the b ...ere able to defeat the Sasanid Persian Empire. The result was the conquest of what is now Iraq and eventually Persia, allowing the new Islamic Empire to
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• When did Constantine the Great really become a Christian
  [[File:Constantine's conversion.jpg|300px|thumbnail|left|The Conversion of Constantine by Reubens]]__NOTOC__ ...ian. It will focus on Constantine's alleged conversion before the t Battle of the Milvian Bridge in October, 312 AD.
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• What if the Vikings Never Invaded England
  ...who was an East Anglia king who died at the hands of the Viking invasions of England.]] ...also occupied by the remaining Britons, who were the pre-Roman population of the British Isles.
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• What was the impact of the Emperor Nero on the Roman Empire
  ...useum_of_Fine_Arts,_Springfield,_MA_-_DSC04144.JPG |250px|thumb|left| Bust of Nero]] ...lty. There are many myths about Nero, and this often obscured the reality of his reign.
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