Author: jbennis
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Walther Rathenau
Walther Rathenau was a German statesman, industrialist, and writer who lived from 1867 to 1922. He played a pivotal role in shaping Germany’s post-World War I politics and economy, and…
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Book Review: In the Shadow of the Split
In the excerpt, Foster examines how the Irish Civil War of 1922-23 has been written about by various historians and scholars over time. Foster contends that the dominant narratives of…
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What the 1920s Mean To Me Now
Now when I think of the 1920s I think of various political shifts and power dynamics that were centuries old change. Following the end of World War One, kingdoms fell…
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Tulsa Race Massacre
Overview The Tulsa Race Massacre or Tulsa Race Riot is a tragic event in American history that occurred on May 31, 1921, to June 1, 1921. The exact cause of…
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Web Review: Tulsa History.org
The website TulsaHistory.org is a website that offers a rich varied amount of history about the city of Tulsa Oklahoma. The website provides a concise list of sources for their…
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The Battle of The Four Courts
The Battle of Four Courts, also known as the Four Courts Incident, was a pivotal event in Irish history that occurred during the Irish Civil War. The conflict began in…
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What Does the 20s Mean To Me
When I think of the 1920s, I think of the world trying to get back on track, after being derailed by war and disease. World War I ended two years…