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The Spartacus Rebellion, More Than A Slave Revolt, Gavin J. Maziarz
The Spartacus Rebellion, More Than A Slave Revolt, Gavin J. Maziarz
The Gettysburg Historical Journal
The Spartacus Revolt is commonly known for its titular leader, whose deeds have been romanticized in movies and other media. While Hollywood has led many to believe Spartacus was a revolutionary leader working to end slavery in the Roman Empire, this is not an accurate characterization. However, that does not mean that the Spartacus Revolt was nothing more than a historical footnote, although not for its leader. In fact, the revolt should be seen as a revolt of a middle class of veterans in the Roman Empire who wanted greater social standing than the end of the Social War had …
Lenses, Focus, And Fluidity: Lessons From Medieval Queer History, Reese Hollister
Lenses, Focus, And Fluidity: Lessons From Medieval Queer History, Reese Hollister
The Gettysburg Historical Journal
The Medieval era is sometimes overlooked within the field of Queer and Transgender History, but a recent shift in focus has revealed new discoveries and interpretations. This historiographical analysis posits that in the Middle Ages, gender and sexuality were much more fluid than previously believed.
Monuments Of Legitimacy: 17th Century Tokugawa-Sponsored Architecture As Political Objects, Ziv R. Y. Carmi
Monuments Of Legitimacy: 17th Century Tokugawa-Sponsored Architecture As Political Objects, Ziv R. Y. Carmi
The Gettysburg Historical Journal
This work aims to synthesize art history, historical memory, and Tokugawa-era Japanese politics with an art history approach and cultural analysis. It takes a more complete look at the politics of Tokugawa Ieyasu’s death and the significance of memorial and religious architecture as political works. It examines the utilization of architecture as a way to elevate and legitimize the Tokugawa, demonstrating that policy was not the only way for the Tokugawa to solidify their legacy and suggesting that key figures like Ieyasu were more important to the religious and political structures of Tokugawa Japan in death than they were in …
Gettysburg Historical Journal 2022
Gettysburg Historical Journal 2022
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Letter From The Editors, Erica Uszak, Jordan C. Cerone
Letter From The Editors, Erica Uszak, Jordan C. Cerone
The Gettysburg Historical Journal
We are proud to present this year’s twenty-first edition of The Gettysburg Historical Journal. Having spent the last two years working with each other and our authors over Zoom, the chance to meet in person with student editors and faculty advisors has given us an experience that the current editorial board has not had in the past. Despite the difficulties we continue to face since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic—mental exhaustion, uncertainty towards the future—we have been lucky enough to receive submissions from many Gettysburg College students, as well as a substantial number from undergraduate students outside of our …
Featured Piece: Ukraine Is Suffering, Bill Bowman
Featured Piece: Ukraine Is Suffering, Bill Bowman
The Gettysburg Historical Journal
This year’s featured piece was written by William D. Bowman, a professor in the History and International & Global Studies Departments. Prof. Bowman’s research focuses on modern European history, with an interest in German/Austrian history and cultural in particular.