Articles related to "Great Britain"
"Far Away Places:" Anschluss, Munich and Labour, 1938, Part III
Labour played an important role in opposition to Munich, a role seldom realized by many today. This 3-part series lays out the Labour Party role in the debate, amid much background information on Munich itself.
• labour • labor • munich • chamberlain • hitler
Labour played an important role in opposition to Munich, a role seldom realized by many today. This 3-part series lays out the Labour Party role in the debate, amid much background information on Munich itself.
• labour • labor • munich • chamberlain • hitler
"Female Circumcision and Conflict in Kenya, 1929-1960"
This article tells the story of controversy over female genital mutilation in Kenya during the 20th Century.
• fgm • female circumcision • kenya • gikuyu • female genital mutilation
This article tells the story of controversy over female genital mutilation in Kenya during the 20th Century.
• fgm • female circumcision • kenya • gikuyu • female genital mutilation
A Campaign For Unity: Cripp's Unity Campaign, 1935-39, Part II**
Part II of a three-part series about Sir Stafford Cripps and his Unity Campaign during the 1930s, a political campaign aimed at stopping Fascism.
• richard stafford cripps • cripps • labour party • great britain • unity campaign
Part II of a three-part series about Sir Stafford Cripps and his Unity Campaign during the 1930s, a political campaign aimed at stopping Fascism.
• richard stafford cripps • cripps • labour party • great britain • unity campaign
A League of Nations, For Nations? Part I
Part I of a two-part series about the pivotal 1935 Labour Party Annual Conference, held at Brighton, England, where the parliamentary leader, George Lansbury, an absolute pacifist was ousted from leadership, and pacifism was thoroughly rejected as party policy.
• labour party • great britain • politics • 1935 • george lansbury
Part I of a two-part series about the pivotal 1935 Labour Party Annual Conference, held at Brighton, England, where the parliamentary leader, George Lansbury, an absolute pacifist was ousted from leadership, and pacifism was thoroughly rejected as party policy.
• labour party • great britain • politics • 1935 • george lansbury
A League of Nations, For Nations? Part II
Part II of a two-part series about the pivotal 1935 Labour Party Annual Conference, held at Brighton, England, where the parliamentary leader, George Lansbury, an absolute pacifist was ousted from leadership, and pacifism was thoroughly rejected as party policy.
• labour party • great britain • politics • 1935 • george lansbury
Part II of a two-part series about the pivotal 1935 Labour Party Annual Conference, held at Brighton, England, where the parliamentary leader, George Lansbury, an absolute pacifist was ousted from leadership, and pacifism was thoroughly rejected as party policy.
• labour party • great britain • politics • 1935 • george lansbury
Beast of Exmoor, Mystery Cat
In 1983, it killed over 100 sheep. Those who saw it believed it was a big cat, which is not native to England. It was photographed, but not killed or caught.
• paranormal • cryptozoology • beast of exmoor • black panthers • big cats
In 1983, it killed over 100 sheep. Those who saw it believed it was a big cat, which is not native to England. It was photographed, but not killed or caught.
• paranormal • cryptozoology • beast of exmoor • black panthers • big cats
Converting a Savage Mind: Commerce and Christianity
This article describes how commerce and capitalism played a pivotol role in missionaries' understanding about how to convert the "savage" Africans
• commerce • free trade • capitalism • conversion • christianity
This article describes how commerce and capitalism played a pivotol role in missionaries' understanding about how to convert the "savage" Africans
• commerce • free trade • capitalism • conversion • christianity
Converting a Savage Mind: Failure and Conclusion
This article concludes the series on "Converting a Savage Mind," by describing the failure of 19th century missions in Africa. (It should be noted that Christianity was wildly successful in Africa during the 20th Century.)
• failure • missionaries • missions • evanglism • great britain
This article concludes the series on "Converting a Savage Mind," by describing the failure of 19th century missions in Africa. (It should be noted that Christianity was wildly successful in Africa during the 20th Century.)
• failure • missionaries • missions • evanglism • great britain
George Galloway
George Galloway is a Member of Parliament in Great Britain. He is as known for his peace activism as for his politics --- in fact, the two are deeply connected.
• george galloway • great britain • tony blair • labour party • respect
George Galloway is a Member of Parliament in Great Britain. He is as known for his peace activism as for his politics --- in fact, the two are deeply connected.
• george galloway • great britain • tony blair • labour party • respect
Great Britain's "Project Habakkuk"
During the height of World War II, Winston Churchill authorized research concerning the construction of a new type of ship for his navy - an aircraft carrier made of ice.
• project habbakuk • great britain naval ideas • world war ii ideas • prime minister winston churchill • louis francis albert victor nicholas mountbattan
During the height of World War II, Winston Churchill authorized research concerning the construction of a new type of ship for his navy - an aircraft carrier made of ice.
• project habbakuk • great britain naval ideas • world war ii ideas • prime minister winston churchill • louis francis albert victor nicholas mountbattan
Hollywood Fights The Facts
A short discussion of America's motion picture influence over the presentation of World War II.
• world war ii • saving private ryan • u-571 • uk • great britain
A short discussion of America's motion picture influence over the presentation of World War II.
• world war ii • saving private ryan • u-571 • uk • great britain
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
IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART III)
The Presidents just before the Civil War were two of the most experienced political leaders of their time, yet they proved to be weak leaders, and two of our worst Presidents. Lincoln had almost no political experience, and yet went on to become probably our greatest President. Experience is not always an accurate predictor of Presidential greatness.
• pierce • buchanan • lincoln • great britain • minister
The Presidents just before the Civil War were two of the most experienced political leaders of their time, yet they proved to be weak leaders, and two of our worst Presidents. Lincoln had almost no political experience, and yet went on to become probably our greatest President. Experience is not always an accurate predictor of Presidential greatness.
• pierce • buchanan • lincoln • great britain • minister
King George I
Rising from Elector of Hanover to the King of England at the age of 54, George I's ascension marked the beginning of the rule of the House of Hanover.
• england • hanover • german • king george i • sophia dorothea
Rising from Elector of Hanover to the King of England at the age of 54, George I's ascension marked the beginning of the rule of the House of Hanover.
• england • hanover • german • king george i • sophia dorothea
Labour’s Great Britain: Remodeling Westminster
The United Kingdom, Europe’s oldest democracy, is going through a serious process of institutional transition. Devolution towards the new regional parliaments in Scotland and Wales is one significant aspect of the changes. The turn of a centuries-old tradition of centralism shows, however, the determination of Tony Blair’s governing Labour Party to reform the very heart of British politics. Many other projects are yet underway, such as a reform of the House of Lords and of the electoral system. Many of the new concepts, such as people’s sovereignty, federalism and proportional rule, have swapped over to Britain from the Continent, especially through the influence exercised by the EU-integration. Many of the reforms planned by Labour are therefore moving the British democracy closer to its counterparts on the Continent. Thus, the world’s first and unique model of parliamentary democracy could soon lose many of its former peculiarities. All together these changes are going to transform almost any aspect of the British political tradition as we knew it, with the risk to jeopardize even the unique stability, pragmatism and efficiency that has always distinguished the Westminster model.
• tony • blair • labour • westminster • britain
The United Kingdom, Europe’s oldest democracy, is going through a serious process of institutional transition. Devolution towards the new regional parliaments in Scotland and Wales is one significant aspect of the changes. The turn of a centuries-old tradition of centralism shows, however, the determination of Tony Blair’s governing Labour Party to reform the very heart of British politics. Many other projects are yet underway, such as a reform of the House of Lords and of the electoral system. Many of the new concepts, such as people’s sovereignty, federalism and proportional rule, have swapped over to Britain from the Continent, especially through the influence exercised by the EU-integration. Many of the reforms planned by Labour are therefore moving the British democracy closer to its counterparts on the Continent. Thus, the world’s first and unique model of parliamentary democracy could soon lose many of its former peculiarities. All together these changes are going to transform almost any aspect of the British political tradition as we knew it, with the risk to jeopardize even the unique stability, pragmatism and efficiency that has always distinguished the Westminster model.
• tony • blair • labour • westminster • britain
Linux for my Mum and Dad
My parents as a case study
• windows • linux • internet • modem • pensioner
My parents as a case study
• windows • linux • internet • modem • pensioner
Lonely Planet Great Britain Guide
Publication of the Lonely Planet Guide to Great Britain is always an event, in Great Britain at least. It's the best British guide in one respect: getting headlines
• lonely planet guide to great britain • new guidebook • british isles • sherwood forest • buckingham palace
Publication of the Lonely Planet Guide to Great Britain is always an event, in Great Britain at least. It's the best British guide in one respect: getting headlines
• lonely planet guide to great britain • new guidebook • british isles • sherwood forest • buckingham palace
New Year, New Topic Title, New Articles...
An open letter to readers and an agenda for 1999.
• british history • history great britain • modern history • twentieth century history • 20th century history
An open letter to readers and an agenda for 1999.
• british history • history great britain • modern history • twentieth century history • 20th century history
The Rook
People pay attention to Rooks because they are harmful to the farmers' crops. The Rook is probably one of the least liked birds throughout the world. The open rolling landscape seems to entice birds like the magpies, and Rooks to make these areas their home territory.
• rook • black • harmful • great britain • new zealand
People pay attention to Rooks because they are harmful to the farmers' crops. The Rook is probably one of the least liked birds throughout the world. The open rolling landscape seems to entice birds like the magpies, and Rooks to make these areas their home territory.
• rook • black • harmful • great britain • new zealand
The SS Great Britain
A critical revue and visitor perspective of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's inspirational spectacle of Victorian ship engineering, the SS Great Britain.
• ss great britain • national maritime museum • maritime history • tourist attraction • devon cream teas
A critical revue and visitor perspective of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's inspirational spectacle of Victorian ship engineering, the SS Great Britain.
• ss great britain • national maritime museum • maritime history • tourist attraction • devon cream teas
UK TV Site of the Year Awards | Peacekeepers
The 1999 UKTV SotY Awards have finally been announced!
• television programs • great britain • web sites • websites • awards
The 1999 UKTV SotY Awards have finally been announced!
• television programs • great britain • web sites • websites • awards
Western Values and Hegemony
The West is supposed to be bringing peace, democracy, and women's rights to countries like Afghanistan and Iraq. What are the values that are really being communicated?
• peace • imperialism • iraq • afghanistan • canada
The West is supposed to be bringing peace, democracy, and women's rights to countries like Afghanistan and Iraq. What are the values that are really being communicated?
• peace • imperialism • iraq • afghanistan • canada
2 Internet Ski TV Sites
Skiers and snowboarders who just can't get enough can access ski/snowboard films of all kinds 24/7 at two Ski TV websites.
• skiing • snowboarding • ski films • snoaboarding films • ski presstv
Skiers and snowboarders who just can't get enough can access ski/snowboard films of all kinds 24/7 at two Ski TV websites.
• skiing • snowboarding • ski films • snoaboarding films • ski presstv
America Prepares For War
America was engaged in a massive rearmament program, provided military aid to the British and their allies and generally provoked German, Italian and Japanese retaliation before their official entry into the war.
• roosevelt • churchill • us • usa • united states
America was engaged in a massive rearmament program, provided military aid to the British and their allies and generally provoked German, Italian and Japanese retaliation before their official entry into the war.
• roosevelt • churchill • us • usa • united states
Antebellum Political Characters: Derbigny and Benjamin
Continuing the previous article about 19th century politicos who were not native Louisianians. Pierre Derbigny served as governor and Judah P. Benjamin as a U.S. Senator.
• louisiana • antebellum • history • governor pierre derbigny • senator judah benjamin
Continuing the previous article about 19th century politicos who were not native Louisianians. Pierre Derbigny served as governor and Judah P. Benjamin as a U.S. Senator.
• louisiana • antebellum • history • governor pierre derbigny • senator judah benjamin
Barbarossa or Sealion?
After the fall of France in 1940, Germany faced a difficult strategic choice between invading England or attacking the Soviet Union. The latter option proved preferable.
• barbarossa • sealion • sea lion • campaigns • world war ii
After the fall of France in 1940, Germany faced a difficult strategic choice between invading England or attacking the Soviet Union. The latter option proved preferable.
• barbarossa • sealion • sea lion • campaigns • world war ii
BBC’s Royal Mistake Over Portrait
U.K. news outlet apologizes to Royals after major gaffe regarding portrait sitting but BBC's continued relevancy may be somewhat dependent on relationship with monarch
• queen elizabeth tiara incident • bbc apology portrait • public broadcaster competition uk • annie leibovitz sitting • news network crown story
U.K. news outlet apologizes to Royals after major gaffe regarding portrait sitting but BBC's continued relevancy may be somewhat dependent on relationship with monarch
• queen elizabeth tiara incident • bbc apology portrait • public broadcaster competition uk • annie leibovitz sitting • news network crown story
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS: UNSUNG HERO
Charles Francis Adams was much like his father and grandfather. He served his country well, but never achieved the high offices he would have filled so well. Learn how his service in the Civil War helped the Union win the war.
• john adams • john quincy adams • minister • the court of st. james • england
Charles Francis Adams was much like his father and grandfather. He served his country well, but never achieved the high offices he would have filled so well. Learn how his service in the Civil War helped the Union win the war.
• john adams • john quincy adams • minister • the court of st. james • england
Confessions of a Gaelic Learner
This article discusses some of the setbacks (of a more personal nature) that learners of Scottish Gaelic, and other endangered languages, suffer.
• celtic • scottish • gaelic • irish • manx
This article discusses some of the setbacks (of a more personal nature) that learners of Scottish Gaelic, and other endangered languages, suffer.
• celtic • scottish • gaelic • irish • manx
Converting a Savage Mind: The Introduction
Introduction to a series of articles, to appear over the next several weeks, that describe the British attempt to convert the African "savage" during the 19th century.
• 19th century • colonialism • commerce • the three c's • missionary
Introduction to a series of articles, to appear over the next several weeks, that describe the British attempt to convert the African "savage" during the 19th century.
• 19th century • colonialism • commerce • the three c's • missionary
Disease and the African Colonial Subject
This article explains how the British saw Africans and the poor and sick in a similar fashion: Both were inferior and both had caused their own inferiority/sickness/poverty.
• disease • illness • poverty • colonialism • imperialism
This article explains how the British saw Africans and the poor and sick in a similar fashion: Both were inferior and both had caused their own inferiority/sickness/poverty.
• disease • illness • poverty • colonialism • imperialism
ETA: Tourists are targets
Basque separatist group says in statement that tourist destinations are now among its targets.
• spain • basque • basque country • madrid • tourism
Basque separatist group says in statement that tourist destinations are now among its targets.
• spain • basque • basque country • madrid • tourism
Ghosts of Loseley Hall
Haunters reside in this haunted English house. Some paranormal phenomena are centuries old. One night, a medium held a séance. Aftermath caused all to leave in terror.
• ghosts of loseley hall • haunters of loseley hall • english manor house haunting • english ghosts • haunted rooms
Haunters reside in this haunted English house. Some paranormal phenomena are centuries old. One night, a medium held a séance. Aftermath caused all to leave in terror.
• ghosts of loseley hall • haunters of loseley hall • english manor house haunting • english ghosts • haunted rooms
Liechtenstein Cliches and Comparisons
Because of its small size, the Principality of Liechtenstein has been the subject of many cliches and comparisons. In this article we look at just a few of them and see if they are right.
• principality • liechtenstein • cliches • comparisons • money laundering
Because of its small size, the Principality of Liechtenstein has been the subject of many cliches and comparisons. In this article we look at just a few of them and see if they are right.
• principality • liechtenstein • cliches • comparisons • money laundering
Munich 1938
In September 1938, an international crisis developed around the future of a little known area of then Czechoslovakia, populated mostly by ethnic Germans, and known as <i>Sudetenland</i>. The British Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, believed he could defuse this crisis through direct negotiations with Hitler.
• chamberlain • hitler • third reich • nazi • czech
In September 1938, an international crisis developed around the future of a little known area of then Czechoslovakia, populated mostly by ethnic Germans, and known as <i>Sudetenland</i>. The British Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, believed he could defuse this crisis through direct negotiations with Hitler.
• chamberlain • hitler • third reich • nazi • czech
Murder, Mayhem, and Keeping Order in Uganda, 1905
In 1905, discontented agriculturalist murdered a colonial official in Uganda. Studying the murder and how the colonial powers dealt with it reveals the nature of Great Britain's most important colonial policy in Africa -- "keeping order."
• colonialism • uganda • "keeping order • " murder • colonial officials
In 1905, discontented agriculturalist murdered a colonial official in Uganda. Studying the murder and how the colonial powers dealt with it reveals the nature of Great Britain's most important colonial policy in Africa -- "keeping order."
• colonialism • uganda • "keeping order • " murder • colonial officials
Repatriation – A Passing Fad?
Neil MacGregor, the director of the British Museum in London was recently quoted as saying, "Repatriation is yesterday’s question . . ." The number of high-profile and s
• repatriation • nagpra • british museum • machu picchu • united states
Neil MacGregor, the director of the British Museum in London was recently quoted as saying, "Repatriation is yesterday’s question . . ." The number of high-profile and s
• repatriation • nagpra • british museum • machu picchu • united states
Scottish Gaelic (Part 3, The Celtic Languages)
This article discusses Scottish Gaelic and its current status.
• scotland • gaelic • scot • alba • celtic
This article discusses Scottish Gaelic and its current status.
• scotland • gaelic • scot • alba • celtic
Spectral Wild Hunts and a Cruel Huntsman
The wild hunt is a ghostly procession of huntsman, their horses and dogs. Its roots are in ancient Germanic/Norse mythology. It has different leaders, Odin, Holda, Bertha, Frigga and Herne, depending on the country where the hunt takes place. After the Reformation, when the belief in Purgatory was abolished, the Wild Hunt was the lot of the unbaptized dead. These people could not be buried on sacred ground and were interred in unconsecrated earth. The belief was that their spirits remained earthbound. These unfortunate souls were game for the Wild Hunt and were chased into hell by them. There have been reported sighting of this spectral phenomena with its people and ghostly animals.
• paranormal • wild hunt • great britain • herne the hunter • sir francis drake
The wild hunt is a ghostly procession of huntsman, their horses and dogs. Its roots are in ancient Germanic/Norse mythology. It has different leaders, Odin, Holda, Bertha, Frigga and Herne, depending on the country where the hunt takes place. After the Reformation, when the belief in Purgatory was abolished, the Wild Hunt was the lot of the unbaptized dead. These people could not be buried on sacred ground and were interred in unconsecrated earth. The belief was that their spirits remained earthbound. These unfortunate souls were game for the Wild Hunt and were chased into hell by them. There have been reported sighting of this spectral phenomena with its people and ghostly animals.
• paranormal • wild hunt • great britain • herne the hunter • sir francis drake
The Beginnings of Quakerism
An introduction to George Fox and his spiritual journey in 17th century England, leading to the establishment of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
• quakerism • religious society of friends • george fox • quakers • jesus christ
An introduction to George Fox and his spiritual journey in 17th century England, leading to the establishment of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
• quakerism • religious society of friends • george fox • quakers • jesus christ
The Dark Days of '42
The overwhelming military response we have seen in Afghanistan had no equal sixty years ago. Pearl Harbor was just the beginning of six months of defeat and disaster, incompetence and bungling, bravery and sacrifice. Here is the sad story of America's first six months of World War II.
• world war ii • defeat • philippines • macarthur • marshall
The overwhelming military response we have seen in Afghanistan had no equal sixty years ago. Pearl Harbor was just the beginning of six months of defeat and disaster, incompetence and bungling, bravery and sacrifice. Here is the sad story of America's first six months of World War II.
• world war ii • defeat • philippines • macarthur • marshall
The Legendary Gurkha Soldiers
Learn about the famed Gurkha soldiers from Nepal who have served and fought so well for the British over the years. With a reputation for toughness, it is no wonder that legends have sprung up around these skilled men.
• nepal • nepalese • history • gurkha • soldiers
Learn about the famed Gurkha soldiers from Nepal who have served and fought so well for the British over the years. With a reputation for toughness, it is no wonder that legends have sprung up around these skilled men.
• nepal • nepalese • history • gurkha • soldiers
The Order of Bath
Like most European nations, Great Britain maintains a number of Knightly Orders that it bestows upon those who have rendered great service to the country.
• order of bath • order of the garter • order of the thistle • order of st. patrick • the great orders
Like most European nations, Great Britain maintains a number of Knightly Orders that it bestows upon those who have rendered great service to the country.
• order of bath • order of the garter • order of the thistle • order of st. patrick • the great orders
The Washington Administration: Foreign Affairs (Part II)
George Washington was caught in between England and France in his stuggle to maintain American neutrality. In two controversial treaties, he avoided war and gained important rights for the new nation. He established the precedent of neutrality in foreign affairs, which was followed until the U.S. was attacked at Pearl Harbor.
• washington • jay • pinckney • treaty • san lorenzo
George Washington was caught in between England and France in his stuggle to maintain American neutrality. In two controversial treaties, he avoided war and gained important rights for the new nation. He established the precedent of neutrality in foreign affairs, which was followed until the U.S. was attacked at Pearl Harbor.
• washington • jay • pinckney • treaty • san lorenzo
Tufted Duck
The Tufted Duck is Great Britain’s most common diving duck, standing about 12 inches long at full growth. When it comes to speaking about ducks people refer to it as a small, compact diving duck with a rounded crown and yellow eyes. The Tufted Duck displays a blue bill with black tip and the duck has a wing span of about thirty inches.
• duck • tufted • great britain • sweden • diving duck
The Tufted Duck is Great Britain’s most common diving duck, standing about 12 inches long at full growth. When it comes to speaking about ducks people refer to it as a small, compact diving duck with a rounded crown and yellow eyes. The Tufted Duck displays a blue bill with black tip and the duck has a wing span of about thirty inches.
• duck • tufted • great britain • sweden • diving duck
Uncommon Siberian Husky Facts
For anyone thinking of buying a Siberian Husky this strikingly beautiful dog breed has its own set of traits that potential owners should be aware of.
• siberian husky facts • dog training and behavior • dog health • howling siberian husky club of great britain • talking huskies
For anyone thinking of buying a Siberian Husky this strikingly beautiful dog breed has its own set of traits that potential owners should be aware of.
• siberian husky facts • dog training and behavior • dog health • howling siberian husky club of great britain • talking huskies
What If Belgium Hadn't Been Invaded in 1914??
Article exploring whether Britain would have entered World War I without the German invasion of Belgium.
• world war i • causes of • british entry into • germany's invasion of belgium • belgium
Article exploring whether Britain would have entered World War I without the German invasion of Belgium.
• world war i • causes of • british entry into • germany's invasion of belgium • belgium
Axis POWs in America During WW 2
During World War II, thousands of German and Italian prisoners of war were sent to camps in America.
• axis • prisoners of war • civilian conservation corps • hitler • north africa
During World War II, thousands of German and Italian prisoners of war were sent to camps in America.
• axis • prisoners of war • civilian conservation corps • hitler • north africa
Bailey, Dettori Dominate in Dubai
Jerry Bailey retired with an all-time leading win record of four victories in World Cup Classic races. Frankie Dettori, still riding, has three UAE triumphs.
• dubai classic most wins jockey • jerry bailey dubai classic wins • frankie dettori dubai classic wins • godolphin racing jockey • godolphin racing dubai classic wins
Jerry Bailey retired with an all-time leading win record of four victories in World Cup Classic races. Frankie Dettori, still riding, has three UAE triumphs.
• dubai classic most wins jockey • jerry bailey dubai classic wins • frankie dettori dubai classic wins • godolphin racing jockey • godolphin racing dubai classic wins
Beloved Prince or Hunchbacked monster? The Mystery of Richard the III
Did Richard III murder the little Princes?
• richard iii • earl of warwick • elizabeth woodville • the little princes • duke of buckingham
Did Richard III murder the little Princes?
• richard iii • earl of warwick • elizabeth woodville • the little princes • duke of buckingham