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Gurkha Soldiers As An Intercultural Moment On The European Battlefields Of The Great War, Frank Jacob Oct 2015

Gurkha Soldiers As An Intercultural Moment On The European Battlefields Of The Great War, Frank Jacob

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The article analyzes the role of the Gurkhas during the First World War to explain the intercultural contacts as they were created by the multi-ethnicity of the troops that were recruited for the Great War throughout the British Empire.


The Russo-Japanese War And The Decline Of The Russian Image, Frank Jacob Oct 2015

The Russo-Japanese War And The Decline Of The Russian Image, Frank Jacob

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The article analyzes the consequences of the Russo-Japanese War with regard to the military reception of Russia in Europe, especially Germany.


A Librarian’S Genealogical Study To Outreach For Ethnic Populations, Sheau-Yueh J. Chao Feb 2015

A Librarian’S Genealogical Study To Outreach For Ethnic Populations, Sheau-Yueh J. Chao

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Chinese Americans searched for their identities and strove for achievement in the United States. Respect for the elders is considered as one of the outstanding virtues of Chinese culture. The importance of this trait is underscored via its record-keeping traditions and clan genealogies called Jiapu which was fostered by centuries of Confucian philosophy. Some of the history of Chinese in America can in fact be found not only in China but also internationally around the globe. In this paper, the author will share her experiences and ideas on building and enhancing family history research through understanding the major components in …