World War-II

Rise of Fascism The Great Depression of the 1930s caused millions of people to lose faith in democracies around the world. Some countries in Europe turned themselves to an extreme system of government called fascism. The word “fascism” derives from ..

World War-I

The 19th century marked the growing influence of the British Empire, Russian Empire, German Empire, the United States and the Empire of Japan. Along with the military conflicts, this century also is known for remarkable advances in the science and ..

Non-Aligned Movement

After 1945, the international scenario underwent major political changes. A very important development with immense consequences for the future was the growth of a number of liberation movements that gained momentum in Asia and Africa. The birth of so many ..

Role of John Locke in French Revolution

John Locke (1632–1704) was an English philosopher and physician regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers. He was born shortly before the English Civil War. He science and medicine at Oxford University and became a professor there. ..

Role of Jean-Jacques Rousseau in French Revolution

Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712– 1778) was born in Geneva, Switzerland, where all adult male citizens could vote for a representative government. This adult franchise was a major influence on his works. Rousseau travelled in France and Italy, educating himself. In one ..

Role of Voltaire in French Revolution

Voltaire (1694 – 1778) was a French historian and Philosopher who is famous for his attacks on Catholic Church, and his advocacy of freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and separation of church and state. He was known to be ..

Montesquieu and Theory of separation of powers

Montesquieu (1689-1755) was a French social commentator and political thinker who is famous for his theory of separation of powers. His early life was influenced by the Glorious Revolution of England whereby England had declared itself a constitutional monarchy; and ..

Key Events of China’s History in 20th Century

Before we move to 20th century, we look at some older events of China. In 1279, Mongols under Kublai Khan (grandson of Genghis khan) had established the Yuan dynasty in China. Kublai Khan made Beijing as the capital city of ..