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An Introduction to the History of W. E. Dubois (660 words, 1 pages)

The Cost of liberty is less than the price of repression. W.E. Dubois, American Social Reformer and Political Activist (1868-1963) The day the war officially started on Iraq, thousands of people gathered at the Texas Capitol to protest the U.S. involvement in the war. That morning, as a government employee ... Read More

An Analysis of the Main Figures, Causes and the Final Outcome of the Wars of Roses (1386 words, 3 pages)

1. The main players of the War between the Roses Lancastrian Henry VI became King of England at the young age of one, succeeding his father Henry V. He was incapable of following in his mighty predecessor's footsteps. Fractions in the court dominated him all his life. Margaret was the ... Read More

An Analysis of Politics and War Chronology (518 words, 3 pages)

Politics and War Chronology 1434-1464 Cosimo de' Medici rules Republic of Florence as "first citizen". 1448-53 Series of victories wins back for France almost all the previous English gains. End of Hundred Years' War. 1449 Birth of Lorenzo de' Medici. 1450 Mercenary leader, Francesco Sforza, seizes power in Milan. 1453 ... Read More

An Analysis of the Site of Sandal Castle (1955 words, 3 pages)

How far does the site of Sandal Castle and other sources help you to understand the way in which Castles changed and developed over time? Castles were built in Britain for a number of reasons. One of them was so kings and other members of royalty could stay there whilst ... Read More

A History of the Founding of an English Constitutionalist State (1099 words, 2 pages)

The development of modern absolutism began with the emergence of European nation-states toward the end of the 15th century and flourished for more than 200 years. It is, best exemplified by the reign (1643-1715) of King Louis XIV of France. His declaration 'L'tat, c'est moi' ('I am the state') sums ... Read More

An Introduction to the Analysis of the Creation of the Bloody Code (1959 words, 3 pages)

The law is that thou shalt return from hence, to the place where thou camest, and from thence to the place of execution, where thou shalt hang by the neck till the body be dead, dead, dead and the Lord have mercy upon thy soul. The eighteenth century is notorious ... Read More

A Survey of the Monarchs of the Tudor Dynasty (2036 words, 3 pages)

The five monarchs of the 118 year Tudor Dynasty in England (1486-1603) -- particularly Henry VIII (r.1509-47) and his daughter Elizabeth I (r.1558-1603) -- had an enormous impact on Ireland and its people. In addition to imposing Poynings Law on Ireland, they ousted the Catholic Church (with the Pope as ... Read More

A Discussion on Whether the New Monarchy Created by Henry VII was Modern or Medieval (665 words, 1 pages)

Different historians views on whether Henry VII was modern or medieval. The statement that Henry Tudor created a new monarchy is one that was even debated at the time. Throughout the years historians views have consistently contrasted and changed. The actual new monarchy theory is owed much to the historian ... Read More

How Britain’s National Debt Rose Significantly After the French-Indian War (968 words, 2 pages)

After the French Indian War, Britain's debt rose to approximately 143,000,000 pounds. Britain also gained from the French Canada, the Ohio Valley and some Caribbean islands. The new territory the British gained came at far too high a price, for the cost of governing the colonists who inhabited the lands ... Read More

An Analysis of the Topic of the Black Arrow (2023 words, 3 pages)

Part I - Prologue I had four blak arrows under my belt, Four for the greefs that I have felt, Four for the nombre of ill menne That have opressid me now and then. One is gone one is wele sped Old Apulyard is ded. One is Master Bennet Hatch, ... Read More

A Comparison of William Shakespeare’s Henry IV and the Historical Account (2307 words, 3 pages)

Henry IV Part 2 as Compared to History Shakespeare loved to mix reality with the imaginational world that he had invented in his own mind. His stories had the ability to supersede the art of historical writings into creating an atmosphere that is almost tangible. Shakespeare's era was characterized, in ... Read More

A History of Where Did Shakespeare’s Ancestors Came From and Their Achievements (6941 words, 10 pages)

SHAKESPEARE'S ANCESTRY As a brief introductory detail it should be mentioned that, during the sixteenth century, there were many families with the name Shakespeare in and around Stratford. "Shakespeare" appears countless times in town minutes and court records, spelled in a variety of ways, from Shagspere to Chacsper. Unfortunately, there ... Read More

Muriel Spark’s Novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie: A Story of Arrogance and Obsession with Fascism (1146 words, 2 pages)

The Rise to Miss Brodies Demise Miss Jean Brodie, the protagonist in Muriel Spark's novel The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1961), is a character of great influence and arrogant dominance. As a schoolteacher in her prime, she believes she has an abundance of wisdom and knowledge about life's principles ... Read More

An Analysis of the Comedy Movie The War of Roses (921 words, 2 pages)

Released in 1989, The War of the Roses, was actordirector Danny DeVito's second feature film and is the timeless story of how two people fell out of love and go through a beyond messy divorce. The film was adapted from Warren Adler novel of the same title and adapted for ... Read More

An Analysis of the Wars in Medieval England from 1455 to 1487 in The Wars of the Roses by J.R. Lander (1051 words, 2 pages)

J. R. Lander The Wars of the Roses New York G. P. Putnam's Sons 1966 In medieval England from 1455 to 1487 The Wars of the Roses were a series of civil wars fought between the House of Lancaster and the House of York. The name Wars of the Roses ... Read More

An Argument as to Whether Gambling on Games Denied Pete Rose Admission into the Hall of Fame (915 words, 2 pages)

Introduction It all started on February 21, 1989. Pete Rose just met with the commissioner Peter Ueberroth and Commissioner-elect Bart Giamatti. The two officials accosted Pete Rose to discuss his gambling habits. Rose defiantly declared, "You can read anything you want into it. But I don't see anything bad." Unfortunately ... Read More

A Biography of Nikita Sergeyevich Khruschchev One of the Most Important Political Figures of the 20th Century (3468 words, 5 pages)

Nikita Khrushchev is undoubtedly one of the most important and interesting political figures of the twentieth century. Rising from a background of extreme poverty, he became an early supporter of the November 1917 bolshevik revolution. During the inter war years he joined the Communist Party, and rose steadily through its ... Read More

A Look into the Life, Times and Theatre of William Shakespeare (607 words, 1 pages)

William Shakespeare-An Introduction to His Life, Times, and Theatre By Irvin Ribner Many factors went into Shakespeares and formed his writings. Including the English Renaissance, and the Elizabethan Theatre. Each played a significant role in plays that he has written and we will explore what roles they have played in ... Read More

The Wars of the Roses in Richard III, a Play by William Shakespeare (957 words, 3 pages)

In the late 1400s the House of York fought the House of Lancaster for the English crown. Because Lancasters heraldic badge was a red rose and the Yorks was a white rose, the long conflict became known as Wars of the Roses. The real lives of the main participants of ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013