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    Amrozia Shahram History 1301. P09 Essay History is integral part of our lives and historians play an important role to preserve history. Historians are present in every society. They have been around probably throughout the history of humanity. Their work however has become more methodical and systematic now. Modern day historians spend a lot of time searching for the truth from various sources of past information. These days so much information is available and this information is interpreted

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    History is alive The subject of history is described as many things among high schoolers. A boring subject about people long since dead, a class with WAY too much homework or with a professor who enjoys giving droning lectures. Therefore, most students look at history classes as just another set of credits to get out of the way for graduation. However, in my case, it is viewed a bit differently. I believe history is a gift, a window into the past that gives us a chance to learn from the people who

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    The book “The History of Weapons and Warfare: Ancient Greece” by Don Nardo would be a good read for many students. It teaches a student about a historical nation, which would benefit a student for a history class. This book was an entertaining read as well, and could certainly spark an interest for a student. It’s also a very good book due to its educated point of view. To summarize, this book would be a good read because it educates, entertains, and provides an interesting point of view. “The

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    Capitol Building Myths

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    regional culture. The Capitol Building, being a public building, in Washington, D.C. shows a lot of contributions to myth and memory making in the United States with it various art and figures throughout its spaces. The Capitol Building has a unique history of being a

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    Why Study History?

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    Why Study History? Have you ever pondered the importance of history? Do you believe it is worth studying? Our past provides us with many new ideas, perspectives, and opportunities. It is important to study history because it teaches us essential skills and traits, gives us examples and ideas so that we can improve our current and future lives, and it guides many more people to have better citizenship. History isn’t usually simple. It contains many events, big and small, people, and ideas. It is critical

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    Short History Of Progress

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    “Where do we come from? What are we? Where are we going?” Somewhat in our lifetimes, these three questions are all curiosities that will or have had crossed our minds. Therefore, the insights made by A Short History of Progress written by Ronald Wright perfectly answers these questions that are raised in our thoughts. The novel provides support for a position that Wright has taken and consists of a collection of historical facts, containing information from the developing of the stone age to our

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    There are many things that shape the course of history. Powerful rulers, deadly diseases, and influential religions are a few common examples of these. But, one group of influential commodities to shape history that not many people consider is beverages. In particular, beer, wine, spirits, tea, coffee, and cola are six that have significantly shaped the course of history. The nonfiction book, A History of the World in 6 Glasses, written by Tom Standage, discusses the significance of these six

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    Prehistory refers to a time period in the past before the introduction of writing, or the time before history was written by the people. Another definition states that prehistory is the time and a series of events before and eventually led to the development of something (e.g. a certain material or philosophy). Moreover, the University of Leicester define prehistory as a study of the human past from 3.2 million years ago wherein the first stone tools were made, until the modern era. There is no

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    History is integral to our understanding of ourselves and society. Without history who would we be but a completely blank canvas with nothing to guide or drive us? Despite it being so universal in nature for its students it can also be intensely personal. It is history and the collective memories that it entails that give birth to a nation and its culture, linking the past to the present it creates a strong sense of belonging and union in a community. Martin Luther King Jr’s Words “We are not makers

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    Throughout history, books were written based on past experiences whether it was the author’s own or just plain history. Before books, stories were passed down through generations based off of history. For example, Macbeth by William Shakespeare was based of 11th century Scotland, the Kingdom of Alba, and emulated its struggle for power. The elements of Macbeth and power struggle can be seen in other parts of history like during the War of Three Henrys as they were fighting for the throne. The struggle

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