Patrick Bodovitz
Patrick earned his bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College where he majored in political science and minored in history. His main focus of study was on the intersection of American politics and international affairs. He followed with a master’s degree from the American University School of International Service where he studied conflict and peace. Patrick published for AU’s academic journal and the International Policy Journal at the Center for International Policy.
Articles by Patrick Bodovitz
6 Successful Revolutionary Leaders in HistoryRevolutions are often defined by their leaders. In this article, six of history’s most prominent revolutionary figures are explained in detail.
The Argentine Junta in the Dirty WarThe Argentine military junta that lasted between 1976 and 1983 led a campaign of persecution against its own people known as the Dirty War.
The Argentine military junta that lasted between 1976 and 1983 led a campaign of persecution against its own people known as the Dirty War.
How Henry VII Won the Battle of Bosworth and Ascended the English ThroneIn one of the most significant battles in English history, the Lancastrians managed to overwhelm the House of York and take over the throne.
In one of the most significant battles in English history, the Lancastrians managed to overwhelm the House of York and take over the throne.
The Dark History of Japanese Colonialism in ManchuriaBetween 1931 and 1945, the Japanese Empire controlled the Chinese province of Manchuria by installing a puppet regime under the last Chinese emperor.
Between 1931 and 1945, the Japanese Empire controlled the Chinese province of Manchuria by installing a puppet regime under the last Chinese emperor.
The Eccentric Ukrainian Rebel Who Built an Anarchist RepublicUkrainian anarchist Nestor Makhno was among the factions who took advantage of the power vacuum left by the collapse of the Russian Empire in 1917.
Ukrainian anarchist Nestor Makhno was among the factions who took advantage of the power vacuum left by the collapse of the Russian Empire in 1917.
6 Most Successful Insurgencies in Military HistoryThese six successful insurgencies from military history have captivated audiences fascinated by how weaker powers defeat stronger ones.
How Saladin Crushed the Crusaders at HattinOne of the most decisive battles of the Crusades, Hattin confirmed the battlefield talents of the Egyptian Sultan Saladin. It also led to the fall of Jerusalem.
One of the most decisive battles of the Crusades, Hattin confirmed the battlefield talents of the Egyptian Sultan Saladin. It also led to the fall of Jerusalem.
6 Times Skilled Diplomacy Averted Major ConflictsOn numerous occasions throughout history, countries that have been on the brink of devastating wars pulled back from the abyss thanks to skilled diplomacy.
How the League of Nations’ Successes Inspired the United NationsWhile mostly remembered for its failure to prevent WWII, the League of Nations also had successes that inspired the UN’s operations.
While mostly remembered for its failure to prevent WWII, the League of Nations also had successes that inspired the UN’s operations.
How Did Czechoslovakia Become a Country?The creation of Czechoslovakia after WWI was considered a very successful example of 20th-century nation-building.
The Four Crusader States in the Holy LandThe four Crusader states in the Holy Land were founded during the First Crusade, serving as a Christian foothold in the Levant for two centuries.
The four Crusader states in the Holy Land were founded during the First Crusade, serving as a Christian foothold in the Levant for two centuries.
How the Treaty of Kanagawa (1854) Ended the Tokugawa ShogunateThe Treaty of Kanagawa ended Japan’s policy of isolation and set the country on the path to reform, modernization, and imperialism.
The Treaty of Kanagawa ended Japan’s policy of isolation and set the country on the path to reform, modernization, and imperialism.