The Prelude to War: Europe and the Far East on the Eve of World War II Summary The book excerpt provides an overview of the political and military climate in Europe and the Far East in the years leading up to World War II, with a particular focus on the period between 1937 and 1938. …
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The Third French Republic, Italy, and Germany: A Comparison of Political Systems and Scandals Summary The Third French Republic was characterized by universal male suffrage, a strong bureaucracy, and political stability despite scandals such as the Dreyfus Affair. Italy’s polity was created primarily by Piedmont and had a strong monarch, which eventually proved fatal for …
The Impact of the Reformation in Germany: Exploring the Key Players and Processes Summary The article highlights the key figures and events during the Reformation in Germany and their impact on Christianity and the literate world in the Rhineland. Luther’s defiance of the Church’s authority led to a conflict over papal authority and reform in …
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