World Economy Between the Wars: WWI and Its Economic Impact
The World Economy Between the Wars: A Breach of Economic Equilibrium
8.1. Triggers of World War I
Symptoms of decline began to appear at the beginning of the twentieth century, and as a manifestation of this breakdown, WWI was triggered. Most history books cite the assassination of the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire as the main cause, triggering the system of alliances established in previous years. However, there were three fundamental underlying causes:
- Imperialism: The search
Castro & Gomez: Foreign Relations & Venezuelan Politics
Castro and Gómez: Relations with Foreign Companies
Comparing Governments and Foreign Relations
This analysis compares the governments of Cipriano Castro and Juan Vicente Gómez in Venezuela, focusing on their relationships with foreign companies.
During the Castro government (1899-1908), international relations were strained due to substantial debts owed to foreign countries and numerous claims by foreign companies. This situation led to intervention by foreign powers, notably Germany and England,
Read MorePopular Front in Spain: 1936 Elections & Civil War
The Popular Front and the Path to Civil War
5. The Popular Front During the 1930s, a political union of liberal and left-wing forces consolidated in Europe to counter the increasingly menacing threat of fascism. These broad coalitions were known as Popular Fronts. For the elections of February 1936, a Popular Front was formed in Spain, comprising Republicans (IR, UR), Socialists (PSOE, UGT), and Communists.
The Popular Front’s program was primarily reformist, excluding nationalizations. It can be
Read MoreRussian Revolution: Causes and Early Stages
The Russian Revolution
Economic and Social Structure of Tsarist Russia
In the early twentieth century, Russia was a country where political absolutism still survived. There were large differences between cities, which had experienced the growth of capitalism and industry, and the rural areas, which remained significantly behind. The concentration of land ownership in the hands of the nobility and the poor living conditions of farmers led to peasant revolts. In 1861, a decree abolishing serfdom was
Read MoreBasque Language and Literature in the 18th Century
Principles of Basque
Accounts differ only in origin. We have a passionate tribute to our language, and, unlike the southern *apologistek*, tailored to Basque.
Introduction to Learning Latin Through Basque
Basques had to use Castilian or Latin teachings in French to appreciate [Basque]. Why not learn Latin through Basque?
Lost Vocabulary: Basque, Latin, and French
There was, however, a fourth book: *Vocabulary, Basque, Latin, and French*, for the victors. Larramendi used to know it, but it seems to be
Read MoreUnderstanding Totalitarianism: Fascism and Nazism
Totalitarianism refers to political movements and regimes where freedom is severely restricted and the state holds all the power. It is a way to organize the four components: territory, population, government, and power. Critically, this involves a denial of freedom and individual rights.
These regimes usually exalt the figure of a leader with unlimited power that reaches all areas, with the purpose of forming a new man in a perfect society, using propaganda and, tragically, concentration camps.
Read More