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How Effectively does Hourani use Ibn Khaldun History Essay
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One of the most special men that was ever born in the face of the Earth was Ibn Khalud. The rise and the fall of the Muslim dominance in the globe is one of the most intriguing aspects to observe for historians and individuals. Throughout history, the Ottoman Empire has been the hallmark of international affairs that has dramatically impacted the current foreign affairs of the Middle East.
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Muslim Empire In Spain ( Alandalus ) History Research Paper
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Vandalus was pronounced more like “wandalus” at that time thus when the Muslims first arrived in this region they spoke Arabic , in classical Arabic "wa" can be replaced with the letter alif (w/hamza) Hence it ended up in Al Andalus keeping the same meaning to it. Al Andalus refers to the Muslim empire in Spain (former name Hispania) and includes the cities of Almeria, Malaga, Cadiz, Huelva, Seville, Cordoba, Jaen and Granada.
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America Pacific Century Critique History Essay
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Critiques and opinion columns have been done to support the ideas while others rubbish the proposed strategies. It remains to be seen whether the proposed strategies will work but the bottom line is that the US does not want to be left out of the Asian ‘revolution’. Whether the US will be at the center of the action is very much dependent on strategy.
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Chavez:Social Democrat or Autocrat History Research Paper
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Chavez is the current head of state of Venezuela, the 56th president. Personally, the media, at one point or another, has had a great influence on my perception of the president. His undemocratic presentations in the media with careful display of manipulated facts easily seem like facts.
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Unprecedented: the 2000 Presidential Election History Movie Review
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Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election is a film that was produced in 2002. The film which is based on the American politics was directed by Richard Ray Pérez and Joan Sekler. The film examines the contentious occurrences in Florida during the 2000 presidential election that led to the then president George W.
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Friendliness as a Moral Value: Political Science History Essay
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A virtue implies a mean to righteousness (Aquinas 1993, 51). Critical distinction exists between being virtuous and acting virtuously. Therefore, an individual must not merely act virtuously in order to be termed as virtuous, but ought to know that he motives of his actions should be achieved through acting virtuously through firmness and certainty.
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Historical Societal Myths: The Land of Equal Opportunity History Research Paper
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There are many examples that are held up as icons of equality, such as the 1920s flapper girls, Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama, but these are false idols. Whilst the gaps are closing, African Americans and Latinos still earn less than white Americans, women still earn less than men and many socioeconomic groups are still victims of discrimination in the workplace and elsewhere.
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History: John F Kennedy History Research Paper
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Looking back at his life and accomplishments as one of the most celebrated and remembered presidents in American history, despite the fact that he was unfaithful to his wife; he still maintained a positive image among Americans for all the accomplishments and developments he has fostered to the whole country.
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United States Policy Towards Syria History Essay
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For example, his gangsters schemed to molest Israel using a group of activists from Palestine instead of employing a tank army. Unidentified human wag of Arab protestors came close to the border wire, and Israel’s border troops drove them off. However, that was just a misinformation aimed at inflaming nationalists and sectarian passions.
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The Wall Street Financial Reform History Research Paper
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The crisis had led to the loss of jobs, failure in businesses, a drastic drop in house prices, and washing out of savings within the American economy. The passing of the law was aimed at making the financial system of the US more transparent in order to avoid similar situations in the future and ensure that there is a working system.
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Women's Liberation Movement History Essay
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Women’s Liberation Movements. The plight of a woman reached its epic in early 1960s. Women suffered a lot, but most of their suffering was never taken seriously because of man’s contribution. They suffered their problems in silence until they realized that they could be equal to men, work like men and leisure similarly.
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The Woman Known as Genovefa History Essay
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The woman known as Genovefa, Virgin of Paris is one of the first in a long list of renowned female saints of the Christian church. She was born in Nanterre, which is a suburb just to the west of Paris, in the year 429 AD. This was a period of turmoil in European history, almost twenty years after the sack of Rome by the Visigoth warrior Alaric.
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Gebers Contribution to the World of Chemistry History Research Paper
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Jabir was the son of Hayyan-al-Azadi, a pharmacist and was born during the Umayyad caliphate. His father was against the Umayyad regime and was sent by the revolting Abbasid clan to Tus, Iran, to gather support against the Umayyad. But Hayyan-al-Azdi was caught and executed over there, causing Jabir’s family to shift to Yemen.
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Environmental Issues of Southeast Asia History Research Paper
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The key issue in regard to the policy-making in this era is to encourage liberal business activities and simultaneously taking measures to defend and conserve natural resources. It has been already confirmed by researchers that international business activities facilitate in achieving economic development which also proves to be advantageous for other contributing countries as well.
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Industrial Revolution in the 19th century History Essay
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Electricity, petroleum and steel were the most wonderful discoveries of the first half while the growth and expansion of the steam ships and railways occurred in the second half. The industrial revolution shaped the 19th century as an interface between the modern world and the ancient world for the Europe in terms of the gender roles in the society and for the US in terms of technological advancement.
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What are the effects of Globalization on Poverty and Inequality worldwide History Research Paper
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Many countries globally have held close these factors of globalization, since governments have turned out to be convinced that a more dynamic economic performance lies ahead for nations that more directly incorporate with the international economy.
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Mexican Americans in World War I and World War II History Research Paper
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With the help of this program, many Mexicans moved to the United States and they were initially set up in the agricultural sector. Later on, some workers also became a part of many industries. Over one million deals were made between the periods of 1943 to 1945. With the help of these contracts, many Mexicans were recruited in various sectors.
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Political culture and identity in Iran History Essay
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Political culture defines the relationship between the ruling elites and the citizens, amongst citizens themselves, and the economy of a given state. It also a blinding factor to the society as defines what a given group should believe in any situation rather than the actual observed occurrence.
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The Cold War and U.S. Diplomacy - President's Doctrine History Assignment
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This was at a time when Greece’s economy was crumbling and its political situation was steadily deteriorating, most significantly the National Liberation Front Communist-led insurgency. Turkey too was under intense pressure from the Soviet Union that wanted to take control of the strategic Dardanelle Straits.
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Why Germany Was Unable to Use Its Tactical Advantages to Strategic Success during World War II History Admission/Application Essay
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The initial phase of World War II saw Germany swiftly overrunning most of Western Europe, and was successful for more than two years by relying on their new military tactic known as Blitzkrieg, which is German for “lightning war.” This innovation of military tactics required the focus of offensive forces against the weakest point in a battlefront.
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The Commitment to Immediate Emancipation History Essay
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The article “The Commitment to Immediate Emancipation” educates readers about the affairs during the Second Great Awakening. The author was particularly concerned about the time it took to liberate the African slaves. The author further brings before the readers the contribution of abolitionists, abolitionist philosophies and other crucial matter that led to the elimination of slavery.
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American Revolution: Republicanism and Democracy History Book Report/Review
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In the 18th century, the American population was in a phase of revolution from democracy to republicanism. Republicanism meant protection of liberty and inalienable rights for all individuals alike, making the people a sovereign whole. It claimed that people should be free in performing their civic duties and should not be forced to do so by the government.
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Ethics of Political Campaigns: Gay Marriages History Essay
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Truth be told, every argument either for or against has its own sufficient backing in such a complex way that there is a necessity for each state to redefine its stand and interpretation within the context of the federal constitution. Nevertheless, the issue around gay marriages seemed to have been brooding over centuries, seeking to hatch in the twenty first century.
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Does China Threaten U.S. Global Economic Dominance History Research Paper
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In 2010, China became the second largest economy in the world. It overtook Japan, Germany, UK, France and all other industrialized countries in Western Europei. As of today, it registered a phenomenal growth rate of 9.7% (second quarter of 2011) despite the volatile international situation which is way ahead of the dismal 2% growth rate of United States.
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Thomas Stonewall Jackson History Essay
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He was a well known general in the confederation army during the American Civil War. He was a talented leader with a commanding personality. He is commonly known as ‘Stonewall’, a nickname that he earned during the Battle of Bull Run. His childhood was not remarkable, and he was an average student, gaining admission to the Military Academy in West Point.
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Study of Politics as a Science History Essay
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This provides a strong indication of the role that both state and city play in politics, however, modern politics also has a strong nationwide and international component. Politics of any area involves the unification of various sectors in a way that is mutually beneficial; these sectors include political, religious, educational, and corporate sectors.
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America and the Pill: A History of Promise, Peril, and Liberation History Term Paper
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It was the first time where a birth control method was close to 100 percent effective, and using the pill did not interfere with the act of sex in any way. Popularity of the pill was high right from its birth being used by upwards of 6.5 million women by four years after its release.
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Art History: the Arnolfini Portrait History Essay
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The Amolfini portrait was hailed for the complexity of its style due to the rendering of exquisite details and use of light to depict space in the interior of the painting. The ornate Latin signature translates as 'Jan van Eyck was here 1434'. The similarity to modern graffiti is not accidental.
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Book Review on All The Shah's Men by Stephen Kinzer History Book Report/Review
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The latter was loyal to Western interests and it was institutions such as the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) which masterminded his ascendency. The book is a reliable source of historical information concerning the Middle East, especially that of 20th century Iran.
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The Non-Democratic Regimes History Book Report/Review
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Even though research has found that most Islam countries are improving in their regimes, some are still stuck to their religious values. The authoritarian regime situations in some countries are considered to have strict policies. The citizens are mainly subjected to strict rules and are given very low political power.
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Domestic Terrorism History Term Paper
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Domestic terrorism can reduce by a great percentage. It is worth appreciating the effort made by the law forces because they have been able to stop some potential attacks before execution. Americans should realize that they contribute to the making of America they so desire. Peace and security maintenance is the responsibility of both the law forces and the citizens (Piazza, 2011).
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Treatment of Women in Islam History Essay
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"Treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers." This saying has been considered to be very much influential in old times and even now. In the old times of Arabs, One could not even imagine women's rights. There then Mohammad (P.B.U.H) gave rise to the rights of every single individual and advised living like humans.
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From Slave to Statesman by Patricia Smith Prather and Jane Clements Monday History Book Report/Review
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Rising from slavery to the political helm in the society is not an easy road. Joshua who is the main character of the book is portrayed as a determined person who had to endure the hurdles in life in order to reach his goals. The determination portrayed by Joshua in the book is an insight to many heroes who have to take a breath and face the situation in order to change the societal structures and classes.
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Culture Wars and Teachings of the Past History Essay
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Historians take it upon themselves to appreciate the history and what it means. This is because of the strong belief that all the historical facts have a connection with the future (Adas, 2010). This is whether people want to accept this fact or not. There are very many people out there who do not understand the connection between the happenings of the past and the future.
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How a Bill Becomes a Law History Research Paper
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A bill is a legislative proposal which if passed by both Houses – House of Representatives and the Senate, and approved by the President of the United States becomes law (Vote Smart n.d.). The U.S. Constitution (n.d.) indicates that bills can originate from either House, with the exception of bills for raising revenue which must originate in the House of Representatives.
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World Depression History Research Paper
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Just a decade preceding the World War II, world witnessed one of the harshest economic depressions of the time when in 1929, economy of US started to crumble. Though the overall timings of the recession for different countries differed however, it has now been accepted that Great Depression started during 1929.
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Geronimo - Life and Leadership in War Resistance History Research Paper
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According to Aleishire (38), Geronimo’s actual name at birth was Goyahkla meaning “the one who yawns” among the Bedonkohe Apache people. Currently, the native Apache group mainly lives in Arizona and New Mexico.  The exact year of his birth is unknown and Aleishire approximates it to have been around 1823 to 1825 in the present-day New Mexico in the area around the upper Gila River.
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Official Development Assistance and Underdevelopment History Research Paper
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Stemming from this premise, this paper interrogates the assumption that Official Development Assistance from the donor countries to recipient countries contributes to the development possibilities of the latter.
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Impact of Westward Expansion during Jeffersons Presidency History Essay
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Thomas Jefferson was the first president in the United States to be inaugurated in Washington D.C. after moving the capital from Philadelphia in 1800. During the period of his presidency, he oversaw the largest westward expansion of land, the Barbary Wars, the Louisiana Purchase, one of the American Naval battles, and the Embargo Act of 18071.
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The Impact of the Nineteenth-Century Ideal of True Womanhood History Essay
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Women have been thought of as “the gentle sex". Also, historically, women have been put down and made to feel like they were not worth much—when, in modern times, women make up for more than half the workforce. In the past, the four virtues of piety, purity, submission, and domesticity were considered premier attributes of the True Woman.
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Book Analysis of Ideas and Weapons by Irving Brington Holley History Essay
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On the other hand, Clausewitz brings his paradigm as a political interest and gain of power. Irving Brington Holley also describes the gradual development of weapons as an aspect that increased war and its expectations mostly in the first and the Second World War (Holley 11).
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Humanism in Utopia History Essay
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The meaning of the term "humanism" has changed according to successive intellectual movements that have identified with it. During the Italian Renaissance, ancient works inspired Italian scholars, giving rise to the Renaissance humanism movement. During the Age of Enlightenment, humanistic values were re-enforced by advances in science and technology, giving confidence to humans in their exploration of the world.
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Significance of Frederick Douglasss What to the Slave is the Fourth of July' History Essay
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The speech was delivered using concrete sentences which communicated the essence of the speech to the audience in just as much intensity as it was required. The speech was delivered in such a manner that it made a number of people realize the importance of human rights and equality.
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Political and Economic Partnership of the European Union History Essay
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The European Union operates through a system of supranational institutions. These institutions include a variety of prominent branches, including the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, the European Parliament, the Court of Justice of the European Union, and the European Central Bank.
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The John F. Kennedy years were often described as Camelot History Term Paper
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John F. Kennedy and the Camelot Years - Reality or Fantasy?. John F. Kennedy was the 35th man to serve in the office of the President of the United States of America. His term was short, beginning in 1961 and ending with his assassination near the end of 1963.
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The Power of Planes, Missiles, and Ships History Essay
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Though still feared and loved today, reminders such as Top Gun (1986) will serve to keep alive the idea that nothing could match the Tomcat. Just like in the movie, the pilots were all young, fast, and dominating. Flying F-14s was analogous, by various pilots as akin to dating the hottest girl in school by a pure sense of excitement, sheer speed, and performance every time they flew the plane.
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The Effect of Democracy on FDI (Foreign Direct Investmant) History Term Paper
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Still, there are varying perspectives on the most efficient approach to this aspect of development. Some of the most prominent investigations have linked governmental structure to foreign direct investment. This essay examines the positive effect of democracy on foreign direct investment in terms of dynamic political decision-making and increased policy stability; counter-arguments are considered; finally, a policy recommendation is advanced for Romania.
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Cold war and Aid to africa during cold war History Essay
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During the cold war a US spy plane which was spying over Cuba realized nuclear mussel spots being constructed. The missiles were to be used by the Soviet Union to reach the US as part of their invasions in the cold war as suggested by Smith (154). As a result the then US president Kennedy formed a group of government officials to discuss the crisis.
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Black Hawk Down Lessons in Logistics Characteristics History Essay
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The military is one of the world’s most organized institutions. If for nothing at all, the military is known for its principles of the discipline. By discipline, one is talking about that characteristic of the military that makes it conform strictly to lay down rules and regulations in the implementation of its programs and activities.
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Review of The Great Terror: A Reassessment by Robert Conquest History Book Report/Review
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Author of the book, Robert Conquest has touched upon one of the phenomenal areas in the world of politics and history called Great Purge that happened in the Soviet Union. This book is a revised version of the author’s previous book called “The Great Terror: Stalin’s Purge of the Thirties”.
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