20th Century
10 articles in this category
Japanese Expansion into Manchuria: A Historical Analysis
Explore Japan's expansion in Manchuria from 1905 to 1931, marking a pivotal era of East Asian geopolitics with economic investments and military control.
The Context for Japanese Aggression in Asia During the 1930s
Explore the rise of Japanese militarism during the late 1920s and early 1930s as Western colonial powers weakened, leading to significant shifts in Asian geopolitics.
The Rise of Japanese Nationalism and Its Impact on Chinese Internal Politics (1920s-1930s)
Explore how Japanese nationalism influenced Chinese internal politics from 1920s to early 1930s amid global economic instability.
The Rise of Fascism in Interwar Italy
Explore how Benito Mussolini's rise to power in post-WWI Italy transformed it into an authoritarian state through violence and political maneuvering.
Italian Disillusionment After World War I
Post-WWI Italy faced unfulfilled nationalist ambitions and economic crises, leading to disillusionment and the rise of fascist movements.
Fascism in Post-War Italy: A Response to Social and Economic Challenges
Explore how fascism in Italy emerged as a response to post-WWI social and economic challenges.
The Russian Revolution: Peasants and Industrialization
Explore the Russian Revolution's early years, focusing on debates over peasant support versus rapid industrialization under Lenin and Trotsky.
Nationality Principles in Post-World War I Europe
Post-World War I Europe saw complex nationality principles clash with realities, leading to unrest among national minorities and unresolved tensions.
The Panama Canal and Early 20th Century U.S. Imperialism
Explore the strategic construction of the Panama Canal and its impact on early 20th-century U.S. imperialism in Latin America.
The Union of South Africa: Conciliation and Conflict
Explore the establishment of South Africa's Union in 1910, reconciling British and Boer interests while neglecting racial tensions.