… I Conquered” These words of Gaius Julius Caesar express the incredibly strong will and power of one of the most influential, political and military leaders the world has ever seen. Caesar’s quick wits and ability to calculate the odds during battle…

… Chicago, Illinois. He was born to John Maynard Harlan, an attorney, and Elizabeth Flagg Harlan. John Marshall Harlan II came from a long line of political servants, of whom his grandfather is probably most notable. John Marshall Harlan I, whom John…

… monarchy is historically undermined by the oppressive social circumstances that prevalently result from the practice of absolute rule. There were restrictions on the individual rights and liberties of people living in the absolute French regime,…

… a place called Trier in Prussia. His parents were of Jewish descent, however they did not practice Judaism. In 1824 Karl's father adopted Protestantism. Marx attended the university of Bonn and later the university at Berlin, where he studied in law,…

… and most important figure in socialist history. Marx is known as a Communist, but should be known for his great philosophy. He also is said to be the founder of economic history and sociology. The name Karl Marx instantly brings to mind…

… city of Trier in Prussia, now, Germany. He was one of seven children of Jewish parents. His mother, Henrietta, was originally from Holland and never became a German at heart. Shortly before Marx was born, his father converted the family to Christianity…

… world was moving towards democracy. In the two decades between World Wars I and II, fascism was the main challenge to the democratic way of life. World War II destroyed the military ambitions of the fascist Axis, though. Before the end of World…

… philosophers and thinkers in the 19th century, owed a great deal to the social context into which he was born and thus the issues he tackled were often similar to those of concern to his contemporaries. It was Marx who decided to go beyond the academia…

… system carried within itself the seeds of its own destruction. One day, he predicted, a violent revolution would eliminate all social classes and result in a society of plenty for all. Marx believed history was moving inevitably toward a goal. But…

… Change and adaptability have gone hand in hand with the passage of time for humansociety. Systems have been developed to regulate, direct and control the resources of this society. The systems are referred to as governments and the resources as…