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A Comparison of Mirjam Pressler and Anne Frank in Their Struggles (888 words, 2 pages)

Edited by Otto. H. Frank and Mirjam PresslerAnne Frank and her sad story are remembered thanks to a diary she kept, while in hiding from the Nazis during World War II. Anne Frank was born on June 12th 1929 in Frankfort am Main, Germany. Her Parents were Otto Frank and ... Read More

An Analysis of the Age of Exploration for Spain, Portugal, France and England (1206 words, 2 pages)

The age of exploration was a time when many countries including Spain, Portugal, France and England sent out ships in search of new lands and and riches. Some of these voyages such as the one that Christopher Columbus undertook were to find the a water route to the west Indies ... Read More

Comparing and Contrasting Frederick Douglass and Benjamin Franklin (1281 words, 2 pages)

Frederick Douglass - Ben FranklinFrederick Douglass and Benjamin Franklin are both American heroes, and yet the obvious differences between them abound. How, then, can both men be portrayed with such comparable amounts of reverence? Though they may have lived their lives in different ways, Douglass and Franklin both followed a ... Read More

The Foundation and Historical Significance of the French Socialist Party in France (681 words, 3 pages)

The French Socialist party, known as the SFIO (Section franaise de l'internationale ouvrire), French section of the Worker's International, was formed in 1905 by a merging of different socialist groups. Led by Jean Jaurs and Jules Guesde the SFIO became a major political force. In 1914 the party supported French ... Read More

An Analysis of the Downfall of Charles 10 in France (1040 words, 2 pages)

When Charles X ascended the throne (1824) he was 67 years old. He had become bigoted and set in his ways. However, the people of France seemed to welcome his ascension due to their jealousy over the British Monarchy. Had Charles X perhaps been more accommodating to the needs of ... Read More

A Comparison between the Industrial Revolutions of Britain and France (852 words, 2 pages)

The industrial revolution meant new technology changes in organization and scale of production, and their social consequence were very dramatic for the working class. A comparison between Britains Industrial revolution and Frances Industrial revolution both has very different realities and responses. Great Britain was the homeland of the industrial revolution, ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life of Ben Franklin (904 words, 2 pages)

Ben Franklin was born in 1706 at Boston. He was the tenth son of a soap and candlemaker. He received some formal education but was principally self-taught. After serving an apprenticeship to his father between the ages of 10 and 12, he went to work for his half-brother James, a ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life of Franklin Roosevelt (1638 words, 3 pages)

Franklin Roosevelt was not the mirror image of the early frontier president, Andrew Jackson. The only way to thoroughly answer that question is to look back to the very beginning of life, or their childhood. One must also evaluate their actual problems and issues that went on during their presidencies ... Read More

An Overview of the Absolutism in France During the Reign of Louis XIV (292 words, 1 pages)

What is absolutism? Absolutism is a system of government in which the ruler has total control. The government of King Louis XIV of France is an example of absolutism. While King Louis thought he was being a good ruler to his people he brought suffering to them by using the ... Read More

An Analysis of the Strength of the Performers, Partnership between the Characters and the Fight against Despair in The Shawshank Redemption, a Movie by Frank Darabont (919 words, 2 pages)

The movie The Shawshank Redemption, written and directed by Frank Darabont and based on a novel by Stephen King, displays excitement and suspense. Mercifully free of cheap horror and overwrought dialogue, this 1994 release celebrates the resilience of the human spirit. The movie opens in 1947 as Andy Dufrense, a ... Read More

A Review of The Red Violin, a 1998 Canadian Drama Film by Francois Girard (277 words, 1 pages)

The Red Violin offers not only a message of the universality of the language of music but the secret of the red violin's color exemplifies the level of commitment that true musical devotion demands. The film takes its audience on a journey spanning five countries and three centuries, into five ... Read More

An Analysis of the Film Set in 1757, in the Third Year of War Between England and France (713 words, 1 pages)

The film is set in 1757, the third year of war between England and France for the possession of the continent. The center of the story is the most notorious event of the French and Indian War the s0-called 'massacre' of British troops, women and children by General Montcalm's Indian ... Read More

An Analysis of the Degradation of Women in Dracula by Francis Ford Copolla (774 words, 3 pages)

"The Need for Entertainment at the Woman's Expense"After watching Francis Ford Copolla's movie rendition of the story Dracula whichwas originally written by Bram Stoker, I noticed he made a lot of changes to fit thepreferences of today's society. One such change that I noticed was the elaboration ofcertain scenes that ... Read More

An Analysis of Devil in A Blue Dress, a Movie by Carl Franklin (2047 words, 3 pages)

Unveiling the new possibilities for black empowerment in the aftermath of the Second World War, director Carl Franklins Devil in A Blue Dress, adapted by him from Walter Mosleys novel, reveals the post WWII, black world in Los Angeles, before the civil rights movement. Although L.A. in the 1940s has ... Read More

An Analysis of Cinematography in Apocalypse Now by Francis Ford Coppola (1641 words, 2 pages)

Many film critics and movie goers alike say that Apocalypse Now is one of the best movies ever made due to its originality and trend-setting approach to cinema. The viewer, in the very first scene of this Francis Ford Coppola sensation, can see this. As most movies begin, the viewer ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the Act of Playing God in Frankenstein Novel by Mary Shelley (1472 words, 2 pages)

Act Of Playing God Can Have Terrible Results (Frankenstein)Throughout life one comes to realize that playing the role of God has horrible results. Victor Frankenstein is a young man in Mary Shelleys novel Frankenstein and plays the role of God throughout the entire book. Victor had a relatively good childhood, ... Read More

An Analysis of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Address to the Nation About the Pearl Harbor Attack (1002 words, 2 pages)

The weeks and months leading up to the days before the date that will live in infamy were filled with uncertainty and contradicting ideals. With a full fledged war progressing steadily in Europe, America was still innocent of bloodshed. Yet the citizens of the United States were divided in their ... Read More

An Analysis of Maximillian Robespierre’s Reign of Terror, a Post-Revolution Period in France (5251 words, 7 pages)

At the onset of the French Revolution, the revolutionaries who felt that the Monarchy of Louis XVI was tyrannical and could no longer be trusted to protect to people of France exclaimed the tenements of Fraternity, liberty, and equality. It was on these tenets that the French Revolution begins. Is ... Read More

An Analysis of Geography and Climatic Conditions in the New France Colony (689 words, 3 pages)

New France colony has encountered many obstacles when trying to settle. The French have settled in an area where little is known about many important things. The competition for land is something that is always getting in the way and getting people to come to this new land has proven ... Read More

A Biography of Mary Tudor the Queen of France (2005 words, 4 pages)

Mary Tudor was born in 1516. She was the only surviving child of King Henry VIII of England and his first wife, Catherine of Aragon. Mary was a pretty, intelligent child, who was highly educated in languages, science, music, philosophy, and theology. She was also taught the skills that noble ... Read More

A Biography of Louis XIV the Sun King of France (966 words, 2 pages)

Louis XIV was only four years old when he succeeded his father to the French throne. Often uncared for, he nearly drowned because no one was watching him as he played near a pond. This began to shape in his young mind an early fear of God.Louis' character was also ... Read More

An Analysis of the Rule and Downfall of King Louis XVI of France (433 words, 1 pages)

It could be said of Louis XVI that it was his main achievement of his reign was that he allowed the French Revolution to occur. Because of his actions and lack of action, it was his fault that the monarchy in France ended. If he had been the strong leader ... Read More

An Analysis of Francois Rabelais’s Satirical Book Gargantua (2247 words, 4 pages)

Francois Rabelais Gargantua A Record of Life in Contemporary 16th Century FranceFrancois Rabelais satirical book Gargantua appeared as Europe was experiencing the widespread transition from the late middle ages into the early modern era. During this period of the High Renaissance, a shift in consciousness and values was occurring that ... Read More

An Analysis of Structuralism and Intellectual Climate in France (2045 words, 4 pages)

The intellectual climate in France in the middle of the twentieth century was dominated by the philosophy of structuralism. Structuralism has been applied to a diverse range of fields, from anthropology to philosophy to mathematics. Structuralism claims that meaning doesn't rest in the individual units of a given system (e.g. ... Read More

A History of the Revolution of 1848 in France (2437 words, 4 pages)

History of the Revolution of 1848 in FranceLamartine was a Romantic poet, a member of the provisional government, and a one-time presidential candidate. Here he recounts events in France in 1848. Initial demands were for liberal political reforms. Soon social and economic issues came quickly to the fore as an ... Read More

An Analysis of the Interaction and Influence between England and France (1023 words, 2 pages)

England and France had many similar economic, social and political structures. Both of these countries were built on territorial expansion and many times both of these countries warred against each other. Due to their proximity, England and France interacted closely with each other, influencing each others ways of life.During the ... Read More

An Analysis of William and Benjamin Franklin during and After the American Revolutionary War (495 words, 1 pages)

William and Benjamin Franklin During and After the Revolutionary WarWilliam remained imprisoned in Connecticut for a little more than two years. He used his past authority as governor to grant pardons to the farmers he met on the outskirts of town. From Middletown, William was marched forty miles to Litchfield ... Read More

The Accomplishments of Benjamin Franklin, a Shining Example of Virtue (621 words, 1 pages)

Responsibility, courage, compassion, loyalty, honesty, persistence, and self-discipline every person should recognize these traits as essentials of good character. For any one man to possess or exemplify all these traits of moral perfection, would be as likely as the sun setting in the east. But every person capable of understanding ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the Novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (997 words, 2 pages)

Vision, Language, And ExperienceThroughout Shelleys Frankenstein there is constant tension between the visual and verbal. At one moment the reader can sympathize with the creature and at another the reader can relate with Victors anger. The visual portrayal of the creature does have an effect, but not nearly as much ... Read More

An Analysis of Victor Frankl’s Psychological Treatment, Logotherapy (5717 words, 8 pages)

Victor Frankl was a Jewish German psychiatrist who was interned in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II. He lost his wife and family. Yet he emerged in triumph.His story and this book have inspired many, including Steven Covey, of Seven Habits fame.Frankl observed that many of the prisoners ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013