History - November 2007

Question asked by Johnny in Dalton Trumbo's movie "Johnny Got His Gun."

Johnny's Dad's answer was "It has something to do with young men killing each other, I believe."

Do you agree? Any wider interpretation of the word?

2007-11-24 23:57:58 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-24 23:55:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

What novels deserved to be included in Martin Seymour Smith's List of Influential Books?
Martin Seymour Smith wrote a list of the 100 Most Influential Books in history in 1998 and for the most part, I find it to be a very well thought out piece, but I also can't help but wonder it there are other novels of equal influence that were overlooked from his list. So, in your opinion, what novels deserved to be included in the list and which titles should have gotten the heave-ho?
http://www.interleaves.org/~rteeter/grti...

My Personal Picks -
1. Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
2. Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
3. Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
5. Tale of a Genji by Murasaki Shikibu
6. Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe

When examining the list, it becomes clear that Smith wasn't just choosing any old bestseller, or even books that changed history, but moreover, books that transormed our way of thinking or the way novels are written and are still highly regarded.

2007-11-24 23:01:47 · 6 answers · asked by jimmytyler 1

Well I supose it was a church , a chapel or a cathedral , but were are they believed to be hidden ?
10 point ... for who`ll give me some clues in the quest

2007-11-24 21:55:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

this is concerning international law

2007-11-24 21:50:37 · 1 answers · asked by lfc4eva 1

And what would be the changes on the major events in history if this had happened? How would it have affected the course of future events? On society and culture?

2007-11-24 21:36:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am writing an essay on the movie Grapes of Wrath and the outcome of the great depression but i can't seem to voice my opinion the correct way. I am trying to say that the Great Depression launched America into a new "age" of wealth and technology, but it doesn't sound right to me. Please help me write a sentence that sounds better and more historically correct. This is what i have so far: After the Great Depression ended in 1939, it took America years to return to its economic status. There were still many unemployed families and starving children but in the end, the Great Depression resulted in ......

2007-11-24 21:33:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-24 20:48:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

include places

2007-11-24 19:57:20 · 1 answers · asked by roselle 1

2007-11-24 19:40:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'd like to know what he actually did that benefited his empire. What did he actually DO? Or was he just a megalomaniac who liked to indulge in pointless bloodletting?

2007-11-24 17:48:37 · 4 answers · asked by heloise h 1

2007-11-24 17:45:21 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-24 17:30:32 · 7 answers · asked by trigunmarksman 6

I just reread 'The Great Escape' and it suddenly hit me that they had made around 250 compasses, all with 'Made in Stalag Luft III' on the bottom. Not only did only 76 get out, but they were only planning for around 220 anyways. So what happened to all the compasses? They didn't just throw them away. I half expected to find some on eBay for ridiculous amounts, but nothing. I know they stored them down Dick, and Dick was never found. So? Anybody got one?

2007-11-24 17:27:01 · 4 answers · asked by Ra M 2

what happend in the battle of dunkirk the battle britain and when germany attacks russia in world war 2

2007-11-24 17:24:07 · 4 answers · asked by me 1

2007-11-24 17:01:34 · 5 answers · asked by I'd like to Know..... 2

2007-11-24 16:40:31 · 3 answers · asked by lilnilla04 1

Please give me a short summary which is relevant... I just need few lines! Thank you!

2007-11-24 16:19:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

How did Stalin and Hitler achieve such high levels of popularity? Was it their charisma, the brutality of their regimes, achievements of the Nazi or Communist parties, or something else?

2007-11-24 16:13:23 · 34 answers · asked by trigunmarksman 6

A friend of mine is searching for historically accurate info about the clothing that whalers would wear during the late 1800's. Starting points, pictures, books, or anything like that would be awesome and greatly appreciated! :]

2007-11-24 15:12:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

we have a chart that goes
stage 1 moderate
stage 2 radical
stage 3 order is restored

none of my friends dont get it either
would it be like
napoleon goes under 3 or sumthin cuz i dont get it at all
i dont know how to fill it out
please help me

2007-11-24 15:11:58 · 3 answers · asked by Sydney 3

13 colonies:
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Maryland
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia

2007-11-24 15:06:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

About his personality, personal life and his art wrok. Please Do Not tell me to go to his web site or another web site. I want to know what you think about it and what you know about him.
Thank you so much.

2007-11-24 14:57:52 · 4 answers · asked by Elena_Jolie 1

who were the allies and axis powers of world war 2

2007-11-24 14:55:08 · 4 answers · asked by me 1

I would like some clarification / explanation on what I'm reading.

The War of Austrian Succession (1740-1748) started when Maria Theresa became the empress of Austria, and Frederick II of Prussia decided to invade & take Silesia from Austria. The Austrian Succession then continued to involve other European powers at the time... So, the alliances formed was
Austria & Britain vs. Prussia & France.

Fastforward a bit... during the Seven Years' War...
Britain & Prussia vs. Austria & Russia & France.

How did the alliances get flip-flopped?
My book mentions something about Maria Theresa working diplomatically through her minister, Count Wenzel von Kaunitz, but it doesn't really explain WHY Britain and France decideded to change sides.

Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!

2007-11-24 14:23:06 · 2 answers · asked by yayaya 3

What was the name of Louis Leakey's first wife not Mary because she was his second wife. What was the name of his first wife then?

2007-11-24 14:20:38 · 2 answers · asked by K 1

One reformed a war-torn nation into an axis of power. The other used to get lost on his way home. Who, in your opinion, is more genius? What is your definition of genius?

2007-11-24 14:08:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

im considering doing this country for a research project....the criteria call for a history of the country....writtings from the country....and a problem the country is currently facing...ideas...

2007-11-24 14:04:38 · 5 answers · asked by Nikki R 1

2007-11-24 13:55:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-24 13:53:41 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous