Abstract
In this article, the writer examines aristocratic society as demonstrated in the work "The Princess of Cleaves" by Madame de Lafayette. The writer points out that in past history, aristocrats played an important role and that aristocrats were people of nobility. The writer looks at the activities of the aristocratic society in the novel "The Princess of Cleaves". The writer discusses that while aristocrats had money and power, they often were not happy especially when it came to marriage.

From the Paper
"Aristocrats enjoyed the privilege of enjoying life as determined by what different nobility enjoyed doing. In the story, "The Princess of Cleves," the aristocratic society often focused on games, balls, and the court with the men having the characteristics of being brave, generous, gallant, honorable and respectful while the women had to be from nobility, respectful, modest, respectful, modest, beautiful, and having virtue."

Tags:aristocrats, characteristics, nobility

Abstract
The paper discusses the aristocrats in the story "The Princess of Cleaves." The paper first describes the characteristics of male members of the aristocracy as brave, generous, gallant, honorable and respectful and then describes those of the female members of the aristocracy as respectful, modest, beautiful and virtuous. The paper discusses how, while aristocrats had money and power, they often were not happy especially when it came to marriage.

Outline:
Who Were Aristocrats in the Story of "The Princess of Cleaves"
Aristocrats Were Not Happy Though They Had Money and Power

From the Paper
"Before looking at specific details about the aristocratic families, it is important to determine who an aristocrat was. An aristocrat was determined by who his father and mother were. Did they have any royalty in their blood? An aristocrat spent his time playing games and this can be seen in the story with the Prince loving this. "As he was happily turned to excel in bodily exercises, he took a particular delight in them, such as hunting, tennis, running at the ring, and the like diversions" (de Lafayette 4). Others of nobility considered it an honor if they were requested to join the prince in these games or asked to go to a ball."

Tags:royalty, nobility, games, ball, princes, money, power

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This paper discusses how an important social group in Rome, the Greek leading senators, came to be incorporated into the Roman Empire, focusing on issues such as citizenship. It concentrates on the second and third centuries, but argues that this process took place over an extended period. The paper also looks at how Greek culture was absorbed into the Roman Empire and the problems this raised for the traditional Roman ruling elite.

From the Paper
"The issue of Greek absorption into the governing classes of the Roman Empire encompasses an extended chronological period, as different rulers contributed to the development of Greek assimilation in very distinct ways. By the 400's, the composition of the senate and governing classes had changed beyond all recognition, both in the extent to which it absorbed provincials and the nature of admission to the senate. However, at different points in the second and third centuries, hardly any Greek provincials, east or west, were included in senatorial composition. This reflects a sporadic trend in official policy, although there was no discernible difference in numbers between absorption from the east, and that from the west. What made the Greek east unique was in the effect that assimilation of provincials had on the senate, on the relationships between Greek and Roman culture, and on redefining Greek and Roman identity. There is a considerable variance of opinion as to the extent to which there was a Greco - Roman culture, or whether the two were quite distinct and could not be reconciled. This debate was also relevant to contemporary Greeks in positions of power , as well as Romans who disliked the situation. 'Greeks in the Roman governing class, however - that would evoke horror and incredulity from Cicero, and from many others in a long sequel.'# Others saw the importance and prominence of the novi homines, so it is clear that there was a variety of contemporary opinion. However, the extent to which absorption happened was comparatively great in periods under Trajan and Hadrian, and the effect it had was to ultimately aid in the undermining of the Roman Senate, to the point that by the 400s there was even a second senate at Constantinople. "

Tags:assimilation, citizenship, hadrian, philhellene, trajan

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The paper explains that in order to understand the aristocratic opposition to Peisistratus' and Cleisthenes' political programs in Athens and the major difference between the Solon and post-Cleisthenes Athens, we have to briefly look at the Athenian society of pre-Solon era. The paper relates that Athens, along with Sparta, was one of the most prominent Greek city-states. The paper discusses how even though every city-state (or polis) was unique in one way or the other (for example, size, wealth, geographical location) they did share some common traits of which is most notable the political system (Martin, 2000).

From the Paper
"Why did the traditional Athenian aristocracy oppose the political aims of Peisistratus and then Cleisthenes? How did their political agenda seem to threaten the established order of Athenian society, and how different from the time of Solon was Athens following Cleisthenes death? In order to understand the aristocratic opposition to Peisistratus and Cleisthenes political programs in Athens and the major difference between the Solon and post-Cleisthenes Athens, we have to briefly look at the Athenian society of pre-Solon era. Athens, along with Sparta, was one of the most prominent Greek city-states. Even though every city-state (or polis) was unique in one way or the other (for example, size, wealth,...)"

Tags:greek, athenians, history

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This paper explains that the eighteenth century period of the English royal court and the British aristocracy represents an attempt to acquire the accouterments of classical antiquity, which led to their mass consumption of forms of art, literature, philosophy and even politics. The representation of political philosophy in British great houses, gardens and portraits, the author points out, was dictated by the political and social elites of eighteenth century England, which in turn were dominated by the aristocracy and gentry. The paper reviews the works of various artisans, such as the architect Robert Adams.

From the Paper
"Reuse of earlier styles occurred during the second half of the eighteenth century. Robert Adam (1728-1792) is regarded as the initiator of the Classic Revival. The spirit of the times encouraged greater interest in the past with a new attitude toward history. Interest in the past, in its history and monuments, increased as time went on, and the excavations of Herculaneum and Pompeii (after 1748) gave it popular appeal. Adam's is considered by many to be the greatest architect of the late 18th century, and a leader of the neo-classical revival in England and Scotland."

Tags:stuart, romantic naturalism, post-restoration oligarchy revival

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In this essay, the writer studies the roles of women during the medieval period. The writer focuses on aristocratic women of the medieval period. In researching this background, the writer explores the social history and development leading to the feminist tradition. The writer examines the roots of the feminist tradition in the Western culture.

From the Paper
"The purpose of this research is to examine the roots of the anti-feminist tradition in Western culture with reference to the position of aristocratic women in society in the medieval period. The plan of the research will be to set forth the historiographical background against which this issue can be investigated and then to discuss possible lines of social development that can help explain the evidence of the distinction to be made between the medieval women, who as a group appear to have exercised a significant degree of personal ... "

Tags:medieval, period, aristocratic, women

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In this analysis of William Faulkner's short story "A Rose for Miss Emily" the writer focuses on the relationship between the townsfolk and Miss Emily. The writer maintains the relationship is predicated upon Miss Emily's being the last survivor of an aristocratic family. The writer discusses her aristocratic pretensions that are undermined by the fact that she is a common murderer.

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"Very little of the relationship between Miss Emily and the townsfolk is predicated on the fact that she is a woman and the town leaders are mostly men. However, that relationship is highly predicated on the fact that Miss Emily is the last in the line of an aristocratic family that formerly maintained a position of influence and import in the town. Yet it is a relationship that sours when the inevitable forces of modernity undermine old notions of position and aristocracy. There are a ... "

Tags:taxes, old, new, modernity, reality, Faulkner, short story, gender

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"The purpose of this research is to examine the lives of Heian aristocrats in Japan during the tenth and eleventh centuries CE. The plan of the research will be to set forth the context for making inquiries into the period, and then to discuss the Heian aristocracy's relationship with the natural world and the relations between and among the aristocrats of the period.

An important contextual factor of understanding daily life and customs of the Heian aristocracy is that the Heian period appears to have been two things at the same time in Japan. First, it was very much a set piece, in its details and priorities different from previous and following aristocratic environments in Japanese history. Second--and almost a contradiction, as it seems--it appears to have set the tone for certain features of subsequent generations of Japanese culture and society that ..."

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This paper critique's Brose's work "The Kaiser's Army." It argues that by focusing on the military developments prior to the Twentieth Century, Brose sought to shed new light on both the traditionalist and modernist tendencies of the German Army. It also argues that by taking such a narrow view of history, Brose neglects to take into account several other factors that affected German military history at this time.

From the Paper
"Brose details a vivid picture of an aristocratic cavalry that favors the strong morality, courage, and leadership of the German people over innovative machines that not only challenge these resolves but also represent the rising interests of an educated bourgeoisie in the military. On the other end of the spectrum is the German artillery corps that proved the value of technology in the easy victories of the Franco-Prussian War, with the infantry lying precariously in between these two extremes as an artisan and middle class corps lead by old aristocratic and landed gentry."

Tags:military, war, world, german, machinery, artilery, army, bourgeoisie, artisan, technological, developments, kaiser, personality, traits

Abstract
Discusses writings and life of Margaret Cavendish, a 17th Century aristocrat and a political idealist. Examines her work of fiction, THE BLAZING WORLD. Romance fiction elements of the novel. The social organization of the New Kingdom the heroine finds herself ruling. Restoration era political issues in novel including religious and political rivalries.

From the Paper
"This research examines The Blazing New World, published in England in 1666 by Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle. The research will set forth the historical and cultural context in which the text was published and then discuss how the themes of the text epitomize Cavendish's conception of a feminine utopia.
Virtually alone of all the women writers whose poetry, drama, and prose achieved some currency in the 17th century in England, Margaret Cavendish put her name on her work. Cavendish was not a professional writer as the term is commonly understood; she was self-published, or more exactly enjoyed the patronage of her husband William, Duke of Newcastle. The closet dramas, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction that were published under Cavendish's byline appear to have been lavishly printed and distributed (or sold) to a select aristocratic readership. In an..."