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Essays by Subject - History/Politics
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ami-padme, I Don't Think the System Works: The Politics of Anakin Skywalker
A look at the development of Anakin's political beliefs, and at how those beliefs impacted the character's journey
throughout the saga.

lazypadawan, The Queen of Naboo and The Lion of Judah: An Historical Parallel
A comparison between Queen Amidala's tactics in The Phantom Menace and Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie's actions
during the 1930s and 1940s.

Matril, "A Failure to Listen:" Lucas's Fable of the Fall of Democracy
This essay analyzes how a lack of communication in government can be destructive by discussing the ways in which it
contributed to the downfall of the galactic republic.

Rebecca Thomas, Star Wars: A Cinematic Phenomenon
The author explores many of the factors surrounding the production of Star Wars that led to its transform from a dark
horse project into one of the most influential movies and memorable fairy tales of all-time.

Reihla, The Way of the Jedi: a Comparison of the Jedi Order to the Japanese Samurai
Investigates the similarities and differences between the Jedi Order and the Samurai of the middle ages.

Reihla, The Making of a Galactic Prince: Palpatine as a student of Machiavelli
A discussion of Emperor Palpatine's rise to power, comparing and contrasting it with various aspects of Machiavelli's
works and philosophies.

Sean Dineen, Counter-insurgency and the Rise of the Empire
A discussion of counter-revolutionary tactics in the real world vs. the Galaxy Far, Far Away.

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