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Martin Luther King and Malcolm X: Comparing Their Impact

“If they had lived just five more years together, that’s all our families and this country would have needed.” - Yolanda King.

Did Britain Play a Role in Kennedy’s Management of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

“I have found it absolutely essential, in the interest of security and speed, to make my first decision on my own responsibility, but from now on I expect that we can and should be in the closest touch.” - Kennedy to Macmillan, 1962

Lenin vs Stalin: The Ruler that Did Most to Transform Russia, 1855-1953

This piece of work was an A Level Coursework which received a high A* grade. The essay looks at all the Russian rulers from 1855-1953, assessing which one was most important to the country’s development.

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Explaining ‘Imperialism’

Due to the numerous countries involved and the reprehensibility of the act, the phenomenon of imperialism has often gone unexplained and untaught. This essay provides a basic working definition and explanation as to why and how imperialism came about.

Nixon and the Vietnam War: The Failures of Foreign-Policy

Richard Nixon was the fourth president to deal with the crisis, and introduced a policy of “Vietnamization”. This article assesses the shortcomings of this, along with other policies, during the perilous conflict from 1969-1975.

A Series of Missed Opportunities? Taking a Closer Look at Détente during the Cold War

“Détente” refers to the apparent easing of hostility and strained relations between the U.S. and U.S.S.R during the period 1969-1980. This essay explores whether this was the case, or if “détente” covered up more inconspicuous conflicts.

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Looking Back at the War on Terror

This short article provides a brief overview for the 'War on Terror', covering its main facets, such as its apparent definition, its "achievements", and more signficantly, its signficant drawbacks.

The Atrocities of the British Empire

Teachings of the British Empire have been completely neglected in the British curriculum, meaning the atrotcities that were committed are being swept away. The importance of remembering them have never been greater.

The End of Football? The Week that Football Was Rocked by the European Super Leauge.

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