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We Three Queens: Religious Policy And Practice In Tudor/Stuart Queenship, Julie Mcfarland
We Three Queens: Religious Policy And Practice In Tudor/Stuart Queenship, Julie Mcfarland
History Theses, Dissertations, and Student Creative Activity
Religion in the 16th century was an all-encompassing, facet of daily life for monarchs and laymen alike. Given the change brought by the Reformation, Mary and Elizabeth Tudor as well as Mary Stuart had to cope with unique challenges in regards to their religious policies, and how well they rose to meet these challenges throughout their reigns can be used to determine how successful their respective policies were. Mary Tudor, although coming to the crown inheriting a position as head of the English Church was determined to reinstate Catholicism as the official English religion. Instead of using her power, however, …
Against All Odds, British Government Policies And Civil Defense During The Blitz, Shawna Lynn Kozisek
Against All Odds, British Government Policies And Civil Defense During The Blitz, Shawna Lynn Kozisek
History Theses, Dissertations, and Student Creative Activity
During World War I, technological advances in air power expanded the field of battle beyond the front lines and British civilians previously insulated from the realities of war experienced a new threat from the air. This experience highlighted the impact of modern warfare on citizens and the need for greater home defense measures. Bombing attacks in Europe, Asia, and Africa during the 1930s further demonstrated this type of conflict, making British civil defense more critical. After nine months between September 7, 1940 and May 10, 1941, over 40,000 civilians perished from the bombs dropped by the German air force on …
Feminine Intervention: The Bosnian War And Women’S Roles In Instigating Peace, Ashly Helfrich
Feminine Intervention: The Bosnian War And Women’S Roles In Instigating Peace, Ashly Helfrich
Undergraduate Research Journal
Women played a significant role both during and after the Bosnian conflicts throughout the 1990s, as they prioritized their continuation of traditional roles in their homes and families, while also promoting gender equality and women’s roles in peacekeeping processes. Women who were directly involved in the aftermath of the Bosnian war often reinforced traditional gender stereotypes through their connections to their roles as mothers and wives, and their emphasis on the relationship and care of individuals who had been physically and mentally traumatized by the war. In response to the brutal rapes and human rights violations that occurred during the …