Articles related to "1914"
How To Marry An English Lord: The Uniting of British Lords and American Heiresses
Article about the trend of rich American heiresses marrying into British nobility during America's Gilded Age, 1870-1914.
gilded age • 1870-1914 • jane beatrice mills • jennie jerome • lord randolph churchill
Article about the trend of rich American heiresses marrying into British nobility during America's Gilded Age, 1870-1914.
gilded age • 1870-1914 • jane beatrice mills • jennie jerome • lord randolph churchill
The War Fought Over "A Scrap of Paper:" England And The Outbreak Of WWI
world war i • origins of world war i • liberal government • 1914 • comedy of errors
world war i • origins of world war i • liberal government • 1914 • comedy of errors
June 28, 1914
June 28, 1914: a Serbian nationalist shot and killed Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife. Though many long range causes existed, this event would launch WWI.
sarajevo • austro-hungarian empire • gavrilo princip • black hand • bosnia
June 28, 1914: a Serbian nationalist shot and killed Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife. Though many long range causes existed, this event would launch WWI.
sarajevo • austro-hungarian empire • gavrilo princip • black hand • bosnia
War and Responsibilty: Ferguson's PITY OF WAR (book review)
Niall Ferguson's latest book THE PITY OF WAR has caused a firestorm of controversy among academics and others and has profoundly affected the debate about World War I. "The A.J.P. Taylor" of his generation, Ferguson's book is fun, historically entertaining and interesting, as well as extremely controversial and often wrong. This extended essay offers a thorough synopsis of the author's arguments as well as my assessment of the book.
first world war • ww1 • wwi • great war • military
Niall Ferguson's latest book THE PITY OF WAR has caused a firestorm of controversy among academics and others and has profoundly affected the debate about World War I. "The A.J.P. Taylor" of his generation, Ferguson's book is fun, historically entertaining and interesting, as well as extremely controversial and often wrong. This extended essay offers a thorough synopsis of the author's arguments as well as my assessment of the book.
first world war • ww1 • wwi • great war • military
How Great Was the Great War? (book review of 3 books)
The Great War has traditionally been seen as a great event of the twentieth century, particularly for British social history. This essay reexamines this issue, looking at some old "classics" as well as contemporary work on the subject.
first world war • world war i • book reviews • british society • social aspects
The Great War has traditionally been seen as a great event of the twentieth century, particularly for British social history. This essay reexamines this issue, looking at some old "classics" as well as contemporary work on the subject.
first world war • world war i • book reviews • british society • social aspects
The Fabians and the British Empire, Part I
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 1 of a 13 part series.
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 1 of a 13 part series.
Czech Volunteers in Russia WWI
The Czech Legion started from humble beginnings in 1914 and ended up as one of the last reliable units on the World War One Eastern Front.
czechoslovak legions • 1914 • 1915 • 1917 • 1918
The Czech Legion started from humble beginnings in 1914 and ended up as one of the last reliable units on the World War One Eastern Front.
czechoslovak legions • 1914 • 1915 • 1917 • 1918
Evers and Hornsby: Hall of Famers
Hornsby was so superior to Evers that one must question how both can be in the Hall of Fame.
evers and hornsby hall of famers • rogers hornsby great hitter • all time greats • tinker to evers to chance • double play combination
Hornsby was so superior to Evers that one must question how both can be in the Hall of Fame.
evers and hornsby hall of famers • rogers hornsby great hitter • all time greats • tinker to evers to chance • double play combination
Hauptman Detzner WW I Holdout
When the Allies occupied the German colony of New Guinea at the opening of WW I a German officer led a four-year expedition to retain the island, surrendering in 1919.
last german unit to surrender • caroline islands • marshall islands • marianas islands • samoa
When the Allies occupied the German colony of New Guinea at the opening of WW I a German officer led a four-year expedition to retain the island, surrendering in 1919.
last german unit to surrender • caroline islands • marshall islands • marianas islands • samoa
The Czech Legion 1917-1920
Growing from a unit of volunteers that fought for the Tsar against the Hapsburg Empire, these 50,000 Czechs fought an amazing campaign for survival.
czechoslovak legions • 1914 • 1915 • 1917 • 1918
Growing from a unit of volunteers that fought for the Tsar against the Hapsburg Empire, these 50,000 Czechs fought an amazing campaign for survival.
czechoslovak legions • 1914 • 1915 • 1917 • 1918
The Cause of the First World War
The death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife starts the First World War and leads to nine million deaths.
gavrilo princip • archduke franz ferdinand • assasination of archduke franz ferdinand • who killed archduke ferdinand • who was gavrilo princip
The death of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife starts the First World War and leads to nine million deaths.
gavrilo princip • archduke franz ferdinand • assasination of archduke franz ferdinand • who killed archduke ferdinand • who was gavrilo princip
Barnum Brown (1873 to 1963)
Barnum Brown is one of the best known of the early paleontologists.
barnum brown • tyrannosaurus • t. rex
Barnum Brown is one of the best known of the early paleontologists.
barnum brown • tyrannosaurus • t. rex
Tannenberg - Lost Chance
The 1914 battle of Tannenberg which was the most stunning German victory of World War One over the Imperial Russian Army
tannenberg • german army • russian army • east prussia • samsanov
The 1914 battle of Tannenberg which was the most stunning German victory of World War One over the Imperial Russian Army
tannenberg • german army • russian army • east prussia • samsanov
The Battle of Vimy Ridge
In April 1917, the Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge in northern France, the first significant Allied victory on WW I's Western Front in more than two years.
battle of vimy ridge • canadian corps at vimy ridge • vimy ridge creeping barrage • canadian corps capture vimy ridge • easter monday april 9 1917
In April 1917, the Canadian Corps captured Vimy Ridge in northern France, the first significant Allied victory on WW I's Western Front in more than two years.
battle of vimy ridge • canadian corps at vimy ridge • vimy ridge creeping barrage • canadian corps capture vimy ridge • easter monday april 9 1917
Were the Interwar Years Truly a Slump?, Part I (book review)
Part 1 of a two part essay looking at the Interwar period-- the period between WWI and WWII-- in the context of Britain's society and economy. I look at four historians who debate the question of whether the period should be considered a "slump."
interwar period • economy • britain • slump
Part 1 of a two part essay looking at the Interwar period-- the period between WWI and WWII-- in the context of Britain's society and economy. I look at four historians who debate the question of whether the period should be considered a "slump."
interwar period • economy • britain • slump
Ferruccio Busoni Biography
Brief Biography of German-Italian Ferruccio Busoni, child prodigy, gifted composer and a visionary musician.
ferruccio busoni • busoni biography • busoni music • busoni works • busoni operas
Brief Biography of German-Italian Ferruccio Busoni, child prodigy, gifted composer and a visionary musician.
ferruccio busoni • busoni biography • busoni music • busoni works • busoni operas
John Muir and the National Parks
John Muir turned his love for nature and wild places into his life's calling. After meeting with Muir, Theodore Roosevelt named several areas as National Parks.
brief biography john muir national parks • north south americas first conservationist • love for nature wild places lifes calling • founded sierra club 1982 travels met important fig • president theodore roosevelt camped yosemite appre
John Muir turned his love for nature and wild places into his life's calling. After meeting with Muir, Theodore Roosevelt named several areas as National Parks.
brief biography john muir national parks • north south americas first conservationist • love for nature wild places lifes calling • founded sierra club 1982 travels met important fig • president theodore roosevelt camped yosemite appre
Zeppelin Attack!
Despite its planes and guns, Britain had no real defence when the first zeppelin appeared over London on May 31, 1915 and rained death down upon the city.
zepplin attack • may 31 1915 • first zepplin attack on london • hptmn erich linnarz • lz.38
Despite its planes and guns, Britain had no real defence when the first zeppelin appeared over London on May 31, 1915 and rained death down upon the city.
zepplin attack • may 31 1915 • first zepplin attack on london • hptmn erich linnarz • lz.38
Labour and the Outbreak of War: Summer 1939, Part II
Part II of a two-part series on the final few months before World War II broke out, concluding the very long series on this site about Labour and Appeasement during the 1930s.
Part II of a two-part series on the final few months before World War II broke out, concluding the very long series on this site about Labour and Appeasement during the 1930s.
The Cavalry Corps of Gen Baratov
Composition and origins of the Russian Imperial Army's 1st Caucasian Cavalry Corps of General NN Baratov fighting the Turks in Persia during World War One.
cossacks persia • world war one persia • wwi persia • tabriz • cossacks iran
Composition and origins of the Russian Imperial Army's 1st Caucasian Cavalry Corps of General NN Baratov fighting the Turks in Persia during World War One.
cossacks persia • world war one persia • wwi persia • tabriz • cossacks iran
The Conscience of His Generation: George Lansbury, Pacifism, and the 1930s
george lansbury • pacifism • 1930s • moralism • politician
george lansbury • pacifism • 1930s • moralism • politician
The Statute of Westminster (1931): Canada's "Declaration of Independence"
Canada Day, Fourth of July, July 4th, Independence Day, Canada, United States, Celebrations
canada day • statute of westminster • july 1 • july 4 • usa-canada relationship
Canada Day, Fourth of July, July 4th, Independence Day, Canada, United States, Celebrations
canada day • statute of westminster • july 1 • july 4 • usa-canada relationship
Alternative Fueled Vehicles Part 2
This is part 2 of the article I wrote last month.
cng • propane • electric • compressed natural gas • alternative fuel
This is part 2 of the article I wrote last month.
cng • propane • electric • compressed natural gas • alternative fuel
Cannes honours McLaren
Canadian animation legend's films shown at Cannes Film Festival May 22.
norman mclaren • national film board • nfb • cannes • palme d'or
Canadian animation legend's films shown at Cannes Film Festival May 22.
norman mclaren • national film board • nfb • cannes • palme d'or
Classic Authors: Robert Frost
A brief biography of Robert Frost.
robert frost • new england • poetry
A brief biography of Robert Frost.
robert frost • new england • poetry
Foula Island in the Shetland Island Group
A small jewel off to the west of the Shetland Island group, Foula is a beautiful and peaceful place.
foula • shetland • islands • sea • birds
A small jewel off to the west of the Shetland Island group, Foula is a beautiful and peaceful place.
foula • shetland • islands • sea • birds
Historical Meaning of Mother's Day
Mother's Day: from pagan worship of Mother Earth, Christian devotion of the Virgin Mary and "Mother Church", celebration of our earthly mothers, to commercial holiday.
history origin mother’s day • celebration us anna jarvis julia ward howe • ancient greece mother rhea rheia cybele gaia gaea • roman hilaria • simmel cakes
Mother's Day: from pagan worship of Mother Earth, Christian devotion of the Virgin Mary and "Mother Church", celebration of our earthly mothers, to commercial holiday.
history origin mother’s day • celebration us anna jarvis julia ward howe • ancient greece mother rhea rheia cybele gaia gaea • roman hilaria • simmel cakes
Kandinsky: Munich Years
Kandinsky's artistic innovation blossomed while he lived in Munich. In the second installment of the three-part series, Kandinsky's creative development is more fully ex
kandinksy • munich • murnau • bauhaus • der blaue reiter
Kandinsky's artistic innovation blossomed while he lived in Munich. In the second installment of the three-part series, Kandinsky's creative development is more fully ex
kandinksy • munich • murnau • bauhaus • der blaue reiter
Margaret Sanger
An advocate of safe and effective contraception for women, Margaret Sanger dedicated her life to efforts to help women take responsibility for their lives.
margaret sanger • founder of the birth control movement • national birth control league • white plains hospital • advice centers
An advocate of safe and effective contraception for women, Margaret Sanger dedicated her life to efforts to help women take responsibility for their lives.
margaret sanger • founder of the birth control movement • national birth control league • white plains hospital • advice centers
Maxim Gorky Biography and Works
Life and times of Maxim Gorky, Russian novelist, journalist and playwright famous for his novel The Lower Depths. Spokesman for the poor.
maxim gorky • maxim gorky brief bio • maxim gorky life and works • gorky the lower depths • gorky father of soviet literature
Life and times of Maxim Gorky, Russian novelist, journalist and playwright famous for his novel The Lower Depths. Spokesman for the poor.
maxim gorky • maxim gorky brief bio • maxim gorky life and works • gorky the lower depths • gorky father of soviet literature
The History of the Bra
Whether a woman has a drawer full of lace, frills and ribbons or just one which she wears begrudgingly, bras are now a wardrobe essential.
history of the bra • about bras • utility bra • warners bras • dunlop lastex
Whether a woman has a drawer full of lace, frills and ribbons or just one which she wears begrudgingly, bras are now a wardrobe essential.
history of the bra • about bras • utility bra • warners bras • dunlop lastex
Burdock: The Wandering Herb, Part III
There are just a few more things to say about burdock, and it may amuse you to know who said them! I've also included two easy recipes that feature this interesting, albeit stubborn, herb.
burdock • arctium • burr • herbal recipes • quotes
There are just a few more things to say about burdock, and it may amuse you to know who said them! I've also included two easy recipes that feature this interesting, albeit stubborn, herb.
burdock • arctium • burr • herbal recipes • quotes
Classic Authors: Thomas Hardy
A brief biography of English writer Thomas Hardy.
dorset • architecture • thomas hardy
A brief biography of English writer Thomas Hardy.
dorset • architecture • thomas hardy
CYPRUS BRIEF HISTORY -part III
As now you are well known with the Cyprus history,"The Land You Will Love", this article will tell you further upto the 20th century.....
cyprus • cyprus tourism • travel • mediterranean • vacation
As now you are well known with the Cyprus history,"The Land You Will Love", this article will tell you further upto the 20th century.....
cyprus • cyprus tourism • travel • mediterranean • vacation
EARLY EXPLORATIONS AND MOUNTAINEERING IN INDIAN HIMALAYAS
Early explorations in the Indian Himalayas
everest • sikkim • darjeeling • kabru • paunhari
Early explorations in the Indian Himalayas
everest • sikkim • darjeeling • kabru • paunhari
Esperanto and Cinema. Part One
The first of a series of articles dealing with Esperanto and Cinema.
esperanto • cinema • film • pathe • gaumont
The first of a series of articles dealing with Esperanto and Cinema.
esperanto • cinema • film • pathe • gaumont
Royalty in the 20th Century (Part 1)
Royalty plays a larger role in the modern world than you might think. Who are today's monarchs, and how did they manage to emerge from the tumult of the 20th century with their crowns intact? Part One: Bahrain, Belgium, Bhutan, and Brunei.
20th century • 21st century • year 2000 • royalty • royal
Royalty plays a larger role in the modern world than you might think. Who are today's monarchs, and how did they manage to emerge from the tumult of the 20th century with their crowns intact? Part One: Bahrain, Belgium, Bhutan, and Brunei.
20th century • 21st century • year 2000 • royalty • royal
Royalty in the 20th Century (Part 3)
The monarchies of Kuwait, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg.
royalty • monarchy • monarchies • history • kuwait
The monarchies of Kuwait, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, and Luxembourg.
royalty • monarchy • monarchies • history • kuwait
The “Empress of Ireland”
The "Empress of Ireland" collides with a Norwegian Collier in the St. Lawrence River, with great loss of life.
empress of ireland • storstad • collision at sea • canadian shipwrecks • shipwrecks
The "Empress of Ireland" collides with a Norwegian Collier in the St. Lawrence River, with great loss of life.
empress of ireland • storstad • collision at sea • canadian shipwrecks • shipwrecks
"What About the Rentiers:?" The Formation of the National Government (1931), Part II
national government • macdonald • clement attlee • great betrayal
national government • macdonald • clement attlee • great betrayal
Agnes Burns Wieck: A Leader of Joan of Arcs -- Part I
Part I or a two-part article about Frances Burns Wieck, a feminist, socialist, labor organizer, and writer who was active during the first part of the twentieth century.
frances burns wieck • eugene debs • progressive miners association • united mine workers of america • women's trade union league
Part I or a two-part article about Frances Burns Wieck, a feminist, socialist, labor organizer, and writer who was active during the first part of the twentieth century.
frances burns wieck • eugene debs • progressive miners association • united mine workers of america • women's trade union league
Alcoholic Authors: Dorothy Parker
Dorothy Parker was known for her drinking and suicidal tendencies while being one of the most accomplished female writers of poetry, prose and screenplays of her time.
dorothy parker • dorothy parker poet • dorothy parker screenwriter • dorothy parker alcholic • dorothy parker and the algonquin roundtablelife of
Dorothy Parker was known for her drinking and suicidal tendencies while being one of the most accomplished female writers of poetry, prose and screenplays of her time.
dorothy parker • dorothy parker poet • dorothy parker screenwriter • dorothy parker alcholic • dorothy parker and the algonquin roundtablelife of
American Soprano Alma Gluck
A brief look at the life and career of Alma Gluck, one of the most famous sopranos of the early twentieth century.
alma gluck • efrem zimbalist • marcella sembrich • jean dereszke carry me back to old virginny • metropolitan opera company
A brief look at the life and career of Alma Gluck, one of the most famous sopranos of the early twentieth century.
alma gluck • efrem zimbalist • marcella sembrich • jean dereszke carry me back to old virginny • metropolitan opera company
Anatole France, French Author
Brief biography of French writer Anatole France, best known for prose elegance, and ironical and sympathetic portrayal of characters.
anatole france • anatole france brief bio • french novelist writer • anatole france dreyfus affair • jacques anatole francoise thibault
Brief biography of French writer Anatole France, best known for prose elegance, and ironical and sympathetic portrayal of characters.
anatole france • anatole france brief bio • french novelist writer • anatole france dreyfus affair • jacques anatole francoise thibault
Andrew Lloyd Weber Wins Award
Known for Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita and other musicals, Andrew Lloyd Weber received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the 2008 Classical BRIT Awards.
andrew lloyd weber • classical brit awards 2008 • julian lloyd weber • william lloyd weber • blake
Known for Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita and other musicals, Andrew Lloyd Weber received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the 2008 Classical BRIT Awards.
andrew lloyd weber • classical brit awards 2008 • julian lloyd weber • william lloyd weber • blake
Canada at Second Battle of Ypres
On April 22, 1915, Canadian troops held the line in the Ypres salient when the Germans used poison gas for the first time in WW I.
canada at second battle of ypres • 2nd battle of ypres • canadian troops in ypres salient • canadians face gas attack • germans use chlorine gas
On April 22, 1915, Canadian troops held the line in the Ypres salient when the Germans used poison gas for the first time in WW I.
canada at second battle of ypres • 2nd battle of ypres • canadian troops in ypres salient • canadians face gas attack • germans use chlorine gas
Canada Remembers Vimy
Vimy Ridge in northern France is the site where Canadian soldiers fought a costly battle in World War I.
first world war • vimy • veterans • remembers • canada
Vimy Ridge in northern France is the site where Canadian soldiers fought a costly battle in World War I.
first world war • vimy • veterans • remembers • canada
Canadian Nurses in World War One
Canadian Nursing Sisters in WWI - courageous women provided soldiers emergency medical care in the field, and security and comfort that only caring women could provide.
canadian history • canadian nurses in world war one • nurses of the canadian army nursing service • canadian women volunteered to join the war effort • given the title of nursing sisters
Canadian Nursing Sisters in WWI - courageous women provided soldiers emergency medical care in the field, and security and comfort that only caring women could provide.
canadian history • canadian nurses in world war one • nurses of the canadian army nursing service • canadian women volunteered to join the war effort • given the title of nursing sisters
Chilean Poet Gabriela Mistral
Short biography of Lucila Godoy de Alcayaga (aka Gabriela Mistral), Chilean teacher, diplomat, and gifted poet.
gabriela mistral • desolacion gabriela mistral • poet • writing poetry • poems
Short biography of Lucila Godoy de Alcayaga (aka Gabriela Mistral), Chilean teacher, diplomat, and gifted poet.
gabriela mistral • desolacion gabriela mistral • poet • writing poetry • poems
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