Category: History

Garamond is a name that can be frequently found in typography since it is the name given to a variety of Old Style fonts. The history of Garamond font dates many centuries back to the lifetime of Claude Garamond, a punch-cutter and publisher who lived and worked in France during the 1500s. Historically, this punch-cutter…

Table of Contents Woolf’s Socioeconomic Theories Women Representation in Fiction As Opposed To History Historical Injustices Conclusion Woolf’s Socioeconomic Theories Over the years, women have always had a little place in the traditional linear history, and like Woolf says, it is time they claim their dominance in the roles they play. Being a feminist, Woolf…

Table of Contents Central Theme Relevance The impact of globalization in US Public Affairs Relevance References Central Theme The central theme in this book as portrayed by Friedman, is how globalization has changed some of the core economic areas. According to Friedman, the world has become flat through various transformations such as technological advancement and…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction History of the Kings of Britain written by Geoffrey of Monmouth is considered a combination of myths and historical facts. It depicts the chronological development of Britain’s history in ancient times covering the periods of kings from 625 AD. This book left a print not only…

Table of Contents Cantonese The History of Cantonese Mandarin vs. Cantonese: Tones Mandarin vs. Cantonese: Pronunciation Mandarin vs. Cantonese: Grammar Conclusion References Cantonese The Chinese language is among the most spoken languages in the world, having numerous variations and dialects. The modern dialect of Chinese is Mandarin, with one billion people worldwide, including twelve nations…

In her 1990 bestseller A Natural History of the Senses, poet Diane Ackerman applied a poetic treatment to a work of non-fiction, ostensibly the function of sensory input from the natural world and how it affects human beings as they move through the various stages of life. This essay examines the way in which Ackerman’s…

Table of Contents Introduction The Significance of the Topic to History The merits of using Biographies as Evidence in History Annotated Bibliography Bibliography Footnotes Introduction Background of the study A biography or memoir is a written or recorded description of an individual’s life or events as narrated by the first person. There are different forms…

Language is itself a form of expression, or we can also call it an art giving the power to articulate the thought process and spread the message across. Nature has bestowed the animal kingdom and birds with the language for them to express themselves. Be it bees, ants, whales, apes, elephants from tiny birds to…

The story of deception of Dr. Faustus starts when he desires to achieve knowledge (Frey “Antithetical Balance in the Opening and Close of Doctor Faustus”). He is depicted as a very educated and knowledgeable man, who is at the epitome of the Renaissance man. The Renaissance man is defined by notable theorists such as Abraham…

The end of the Second World War heralded the coming of a New World Order. Massive changes had to be made in every aspect of life. It was obvious that nothing would stay the same. An important question was raised during the first years of the reformation period – a question regarding the fate of…