Who was Alexander the Great? Alexander, the son of a monarch, was a bright military commander who subdued the majority of the known world, but he was not a particularly skilled diplomat. Read here to know about his life as a conqueror. Alexander the Great, also known as Alexander III or Alexander … [Read more...] about Alexander the Great
World History Notes
Opium Wars: History and Aftermath
The Opium Wars were two clashes fought in the middle of the 19th century between China and Western powers. The two wars opened the commercial privileges of Chinese trade to the western powers. Read here to learn more about the Opium wars. The Chinese government's attempt to enforce its ban … [Read more...] about Opium Wars: History and Aftermath
Treaty of Versailles
What is Treaty of Versailles? What are the Terms and Impact of the Treaty of Versailles? What are the Consequences of the Treaty of Versailles? Read further to know more. The Treaty of Versailles was signed by Germany and the Allied Nations on June 28, 1919, formally ending World War One. The … [Read more...] about Treaty of Versailles
Japanese Revolution
What is the Japanese revolution? How Meiji Government's steps affect the revolution? What are the Impacts of the Industrial Revolution in Japan? How well the restoration transforms Japan? Read further to know more. The Japanese revolution or Meiji restoration was a crucial period of transition of … [Read more...] about Japanese Revolution
Industrial Revolution: Origin, Impact and Timeline
What is the Industrial Revolution? What are the impacts it had on society? Read further to know more. The "first industrial revolution" refers to the changes in the industry and the economy that occurred in Britain during the 1780s and 1850s. Later, similar changes occurred in European … [Read more...] about Industrial Revolution: Origin, Impact and Timeline
World Wars
A world war is a conflict involving several of the most powerful and populous nations in the world. World wars involve numerous nations on several continents, and battles are fought in various geographic locations. To know more about world wars, read further. The two wars that took place in the … [Read more...] about World Wars
Decolonization
The end of colonialism, in which one country develops and retains its dominance over, dependent terrains, is decolonization. How is Decolonization caused? What are its root causes? What are its aftereffects? Read the article to know more about decolonization. Decolonization is defined as the end … [Read more...] about Decolonization
Colonization
What do you mean by Colonization? What are its advantages? What are its disadvantages? What are the consequences of Colonization? Scroll down the page to know more about Colonization. The establishment, exploitation, upkeep, acquisition, and extension of colonies in one territory by people from … [Read more...] about Colonization
Redrawal of National Boundaries
Have you ever wondered how the national boundaries were redrawn across the globe? What could have been the major events that resulted in such a redraw? Read further to know more. Typically, borders are referred to as physical boundaries that are imposed by physical characteristics like oceans and … [Read more...] about Redrawal of National Boundaries
Renaissance
The term Renaissance literally means “rebirth” or “revival”. In historical context, the term renaissance refers to the significant changes in Europe during the transition period between the medieval and modern periods. The term renaissance was first used in the 16th century in Italy, referred to … [Read more...] about Renaissance
