Articles written by Shri Desai

A Semite from the city-state of Akkad, Sargon would create an empire that would change the political and cultural identity of Sumer.

Nov 20, 2009 - Shri Desai

Approaching the height of its power, Sumer was a confederacy (loose union) of city-states, often with one dominating at a given period of time until the rise of Akkad.

Nov 19, 2009 - Shri Desai

Though a well-qualified individual, McClellan would lack the risk-taking needed to wage war, resulting in many political problems, and an increasingly hostile public.

Nov 1, 2009 - Shri Desai

Early laws focused on monetary compensation for offenses, but later Sumerian civilization will see harsher, and more brutal penalties.

Oct 25, 2009 - Shri Desai

Following Fort Sumter, four more Southern states left the Union. Afterward, both sides raised armies, and met for the first time at Manassas Junction.

Oct 6, 2009 - Shri Desai

Pictorial symbols, used for religious purposes, would become phonetic characters out of necessity for something simpler, leading to the first written language, and epic

Oct 1, 2009 - Shri Desai

Sumerians lived a life typical of most ancient civilization, a life which was simplified with the onset of numerous innovations like pottery, the wheel, and metallurgy.

Sep 25, 2009 - Shri Desai

Hunters/gatherers became farmers, and farmers became lawmakers and artisans, who transformed scattered villages into civilized cities.

Sep 21, 2009 - Shri Desai

Groups of primitive hunters/gatherers settled in an area of land between two great rivers to form one of the first human civilizations.

Sep 18, 2009 - Shri Desai

Special Forces, or Green Berets, are supposed to represent the "best of the best," so a rigorous screening and training process is in place to ensure quality candidates.

Aug 8, 2009 - Shri Desai

The Special Forces were established in 1952 to act as counter-insurgency troops against Communist aggression, but would grow to be a part of the regular armed forces.

Jul 27, 2009 - Shri Desai