Political systemIn political science, a political system means the form of political organization that can be observed, recognised or otherwise declared by a society or state.It defines the process for making official government decisions. It usually comprizes the governmentallegal and economic system, social and cultural system, and other state and government specific systems.
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British EmpireThe British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. It began with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, and colonisation attempts by Scotland during the 17th century.
DemocracyGovernment system where political power lies with the people
Cold War1947–1991 geopolitical rivalry between US and USSR NATO and Warsaw Pact states in 1988Duration44 years and 9 monthsPart of the post-World War II eraLocationGlobalThe Cold War was a period of international geopolitical rivalry between the United States (US) and the Soviet Union (USSR) and their respective allies, the capitalistWestern Bloc and communistEastern Bloc. It began in the aftermath of the Second World War and ended with the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.
World War IIGlobal conflict from 1939 to 1945BelligerentsAlliesAxisCommanders and leadersMain Allied leaders: Joseph StalinFranklin D. RooseveltWinston ChurchillChiang Kai-shekMain Axis leaders: Adolf HitlerHirohitoBenito MussoliniCasualties and losses 60–75 million deaths (military and civilian) World War II, or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945), was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers.
Jean-Jacques RousseauJean-Jacques Rousseau (UK: , US: ; French:; 28 June 1712 – 2 July 1778) was a Genevan philosopher, philosophe, writer, and composer. His political philosophy influenced the progress of the Age of Enlightenment throughout Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the development of modern political, economic, and educational thought.
MontesquieuFrench jurist, historian, and political philosopher (1689–1755)Charles Louis de Secondat, baron de La Brède et de Montesquieu (18 January 1689 – 10 February 1755), generally referred to as simply Montesquieu, was a French jurist, historian, and political philosopher. He is the principal source of the theory of separation of powers, which is implemented in many constitutions throughout the world.
Thomas HobbesThomas Hobbes ( ; 5 April 1588 – 4 December 1679) was an English philosopher and political theorist, best known for his 1651 book Leviathan, in which he expounds an influential formulation of social contract theory. He is considered to be one of the founders of modern political philosophy. In his early life, overshadowed by his father's departure following a fight, he was taken under the care of his wealthy uncle.Dissolution of the Soviet Union1988–1991 breakup of the sovereign state862–1240: Ancient Rus'Rurik • Baptism of Rus' • Russkaya Pravda • Council of Liubech • Council of Uvetichi • Mongol conquest1240–1547: Appanage RussiaBlack Death • Battle of Kulikovo • MuscoviteCivil War • Great Stand on the Ugra River • Sudebnik of 14971547–1917: Tsarist RussiaTime of Troubles • Zemsky Sobor • Treaty ofNystad • Petrovian reforms • Patriotic War • Decembrist Revolt • Emancipation reform • Russo-Japanese War • 1905 Revolution • October Manifesto • Second Patriotic War1917–1922: Russian RevolutionFebruary Revolution • Provisional Government • Dvoyevlastiye • July Days • Kornilov affair • Directorate • Constituent Assembly (election) • Bolshevik Coup • Civil War • White Guard • Red Army • Soviet-Polish War • PriamuryeGovt.
SuffrageRight to vote in public and political elections"Right to vote", "Suffragist", and "The Franchise" redirect here. For the group, see Right to Vote. For the organisation, see National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies.
Greco-Persian WarsSeries of conflicts in the 5th century BCBelligerentsGreek city-states: • Athens • Sparta • Peloponnesian League • Delian League • Corinth • Plataea • Thebes • Thespiae • Salamis, Cyprus • Ionian rebelsEgyptian rebelsAchaemenid EmpireGreek vassals: • Halicarnassus • Thessalia • Boeotia • Thebes • MacedonCommanders and leadersMiltiadesLeonidas I †ThemistoclesPausaniasCimon †AdeimantusAmeinias of AthensArimnestosDionysius the PhocaeanEurybiadesLeotychidesXanthippusPericlesCharopinosHermophantusMelanthius †Posidonius †Stesilaos †Amompharetus †Aristagoras †Aristocyprus †Callimachus †Charitimides †Cynaegirus †Demophilus †Eualcides †Histiaeus †Onesilus †Perilaus †Coes of Mytilene Leontiades Darius IXerxes IArtaxerxes IArtemisia IAriomardusArtabazusArtapanusArtaphernesArtaphernes (son of Artaphernes)ArtyphiusDatisBogesGongylosHarpagusHippiasHydarnes IIMasistesMegabatesMegabazusMegabyzusOtanesTithraustesArtayntesAzanes (son of Arteios)HyameesIthamitresPeraxesArtybius †Daurises †Mardontes †Tigranes †Achaemenes †Ariabignes †Damasithymus †Mardonius †Masistius †Pherendatis †Artayctes Aridolis The Greco-Persian Wars, also called the Persian Wars, were a series of armed conflicts involving various Greek city-states and the Achaemenid Empire from 499 BC to 449 BC.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.