writes in his article that universal themes across region and time are important, and become more obvious with the use of quantitative information, such as charts and maps. ... He also provides maps for just about everything he discusses, from early human migration, to maps of specific regions, to maps of expansion and diffusion of language, to maps of the diffusion of food production. ... He compares across time, region, and culture, and provides an abundance of maps and charts that support his thesis....

• Word Count: 1597
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

With the spawn of the industrial revolution in the 19th century came a new sense of economic competition. With modern innovations in transportation and manufacturing, the countries of Germany, Japan, and the United States seemed to evolve to the next level. This step up the evolutionary ladder was...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Europe was the center of the world at the beginning of the twentieth century. All Europeans thought that their nation would continue to be the leader of the world. Europe's technological advances, economic resources, military might and political influence gave the country a sense of superiority th...

• Word Count: 766
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The period between 1450 and 1650 is known for European exploration into other parts of the world; this era is referred to as the "Age of Discovery," the "Age of Reconnaissance," and the "Age of Expansion." The European countries who ventured into unknown territory did so for a variety of reasons wi...

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Conrad shows how British imperialism was, through the naive character of Marlow, who is glad to see the "vast amount of red- on the Company's map (before leaving on his expedition) which represented the British territory. ...

• Word Count: 878
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Throughout the sixteenth century, expanding boundaries was an extremely prominent part of European culture. Although the movement technically started in 1492, when Christopher Columbus first discovered the Americas, the sixteenth century is commonly referred to as the Age of Expansion and Discovery...

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The years of 1914-1918 were a time of mass destruction for the world. The Great War that involved many European countries was one of the most violent and destructive wars in European history. There has never been another was that has attracted the attention of so many historians, journalists, and mi...

• Word Count: 1121
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The years of 1914-1918 were a time of mass destruction for the world. The Great War that involved many European countries was one of the most violent and destructive wars in European history. There has never been another was that has attracted the attention of so many historians, journalists, and mi...

• Word Count: 1133
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Our research set out to improve our understanding of the immigration from 1960s up to 1980s and by exploring the rhythms and realities of everyday life both of immigrants and natives people. This research is based on the immigration policy in Britain, which structured the lives of immigrants. We aimed to investigate the strategies people deployed in the time of far-researching changes, to meet their perceived priorities and needs. The first category includes such details as the economic, political and social condition in the countries of emigration. Understanding why immigrants leave their ho...

• Word Count: 4568
• Approx Pages: 18
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The importance of securing natural energy resources is taking center stage in the European Union's (EU) future plans. Turkey, a candidate for a full membership to EU, is located close to 70% of the world's oil and gas reserves. Due to it's proximity to these important resources, Turkey is in a perfect position to host a large pipeline (Nabucco Gas Pipeline) that will carry gas from the Caspian Sea to the Middle East. This would give all the countries involved a necessary alternative to the Russian supply routes - and it would become the fourth most dynamic energy corridor for Eu...

• Word Count: 6977
• Approx Pages: 28
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate