Wars
Korean War: Causes, UN Intervention and Armistice
The Korean War began from Korea’s post-1945 division and ended with an armistice that froze the front and militarized Cold War containment.
Opium Wars: Causes, Unequal Treaties and the Century of Humiliation
British and French victories forced Qing China to accept unequal treaties after disputes over opium, trade limits and sovereignty.
Eastern Question: Ottoman Decline, European Powers and the Balkans
Ottoman decline, great-power rivalry and Balkan nationalism made the Eastern Question central to Europe before 1914.
Treaty of Versailles: Terms, Reparations, and Why It Failed
What the Treaty of Versailles did to Germany, why reparations and enforcement failed, and how the settlement destabilized Europe.
Charles I and the Origins of the English Civil War
The English Civil War grew from disputes over taxation, religion, Parliament, and control of armed force under Charles I.
Biography of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945)
Adolf Hitler turned German crisis, racial ideology, and dictatorship into Nazi rule, World War II, and the Holocaust.
American Civil War (1861-1865): Summary, Causes, Aftermath
The war began over the status of slavery in the U.S. and led to its abolition by Abraham Lincoln. However, racism persisted in the country.
Summary: Diplomacy by Kissinger - Chapter 19 - The Korean War
This chapter discusses the Korean War and its role in shaping the foreign policy of the United States.