First World War – Outbreak, Course & End Outbreak of First World War The war was precipitated by an incident which would not have created much stir if Europe had not…
Causes of First World War In 1914, a war began in Europe which soon engulfed almost the entire world. The damage caused by this war had no precedent in history.…
The Second International & Cry Against War The Second International When the First International was formed, there did not exist well-organised socialist parties: there were only a few groups. However,…
First International & Paris Commune The First International, 1864 With the formation of International Working Men’s Association, or First International, as it is called, it has been said, “Socialism stepped on…
Emergence of Socialism Industrialization and capitalism brought benefits as well as hardship to man – unemployment, smoky, crowded cities, unhealthy living and working conditions, rivalry and conflict between nations. As working men…
Rise of Imperialism in Japan Around 1850s, Japanese independence came under threat. US sent a naval fleet in 1853 and coerced Japan into opening two ports for US ships and…
Colonialism in Pacific, Central Asia and China Colonialism in Pacific In 1823, Monroe Doctrine was brought out by USA. It emphasized two things: Policy of Isolation Hegemony of US in…
Colonialism in Africa (19th century) Difficult terrains, non-navigable rivers & other such geographical features ensured that colonialism had a late entry in mainland Africa and was restricted for a long time…
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