1. The World in Revolution
Great empires are always artificial creations containing many different nationalities and religions and held together by the power of their imperial rulers. ... As examples, the first world war was followed by the creation of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and the State of Israel was created following the second world war. The history of both countries illustrates very clearly how the creation of national boundaries based on political horse trading and ignoring the wishes of the people involved can sow the seeds of future disaster. ... After his death, the region descended into a vicious civil war...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate