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Politics in History

Explore the history of politics, where power, ideology, and leadership defined the strategies that shaped nations and civilizations across the ages.

Absolute Monarchy and the Divine Right of Kings: History & Definition
Absolute Monarchy and the Divine Right of Kings: History & Definition

Absolute monarchy represents a state where rulers have absolute political and military power, and the common laws and constitutions do not apply to them.

Treaty of Wuchale: How a Bad Translation Caused a War
Treaty of Wuchale: How a Bad Translation Caused a War

In 1889, a dispute between Italy and Ethiopia over conflicting versions of the Treaty of Wuchale led to the First Italo-Ethiopian War.

A Complete List of US Presidents in Order
A Complete List of US Presidents in Order

Here are all the presidents of the United States in chronological order, from George Washington to Donald Trump.

The 25th Amendment: Presidential Succession and Removal
The 25th Amendment: Presidential Succession and Removal

If a US president is unable to handle the rigors of the office, can he be removed? The 25th Amendment, crafted after 1963, lays the rules for presidential removal.

Before the White House: Who Really Was America’s First President?
Before the White House: Who Really Was America’s First President?

After leading the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War, George Washington was unanimously elected the first president of the United States in 1789.

The Impact of NASA’s Shuttle-Mir Program on Space Exploration
The Impact of NASA’s Shuttle-Mir Program on Space Exploration

In the 1990s, Russia and the United States worked together on the Shuttle-Mir program. Here’s how it paved the way for space exploration today.

What Were the Political Effects of the Iran-Iraq War?
What Were the Political Effects of the Iran-Iraq War?

Many wonder why such strong sociopolitical tensions exist in the Middle East. One major factor is the eight-year Iran-Iraq War, the largest industrialized war since WWII.

The Truth About the Electoral College & How Your Vote Matters
The Truth About the Electoral College & How Your Vote Matters

Does where you live matter more than who you vote for?