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HowStuffWorks World History  Tags: history world_features world_war world_war_i united_states_history world world_civilizations civilizations cultures ancient rome greece asia egypt america historian europe polar wwi wwii world_war  

Travel space and time to explore our world’s regions and civilizations. The World History guide takes you across battlefields, into palaces and through the remote villages and growing cities that have created the world we see today.
Last update: Oct 27th, 2008 URL: http://hsw.libguides.com/worldhistory-guide  Print Guide  RSS Updates

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Types of Government

  • How Capitalism Works  
    The essence of capitalism is economic freedom and the belief that widespread personal wealth will lead to societal well-being. But does anyone even practice true capitalism these days?
  • How Dictators Work  
    Hitler, Kim Jong-Il, Saddam Hussein: Dictators come hand-in-hand with violence and controversy. But what makes a dictator different from any other leader?
  • How Fascism Works  
    In fascism, the state is all that matters, and constant conquest is necessary to glorify that state. But how do you convince people to support a philosophy that denies their personal value? Is fascism really still alive today?
  • How Socialism Works  
    Socialism is more than just agrarian communes: It's a principle, lifestyle and economic system that aims toward cooperative, ideal societies. But does it work?
 

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