Abstract This paper describes a number of Britishlandmarks - it mentions the location, a little of the history and the uses of the place and describes how its use has changed in the present day. The paper discusses St. Paul's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament, Globe Theater, the change of the Guard in Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London, Oxford, Stratford-on-Avon, Runnymede and Stonehenge.
From the Paper " Stratford-on-Avon (Wikipedia 2006, AllRefer Encyclopedia 2005) is a constituency, which is represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is a town and a district in Warwickshire in central England on the Avon River, which owes its fame to the greatest English playwright, William Shakespeare. A gabled building on Henley street is believed to have been his birthplace, purchased in 1597. Most of the structures and places in Stratford connected with his life were bought in the 19th century, such as the Edward VI's Grammar School, where Shakespeare was believed to have attended; the Shakespeare Institute of the University of Birmingham and the Shakespeare Center built on the same street in 1964 (AllRefer, Wikipedia)."
Abstract This paper examines the landmark court case Marbury v. Madison, which established the constitution as "Supreme law" of the United States and developed the power of the Supreme Court, enhancing its independence and proving it a nonpartisan instrument. Elements of the case are discussed as well.
From the Paper "As the government was newly establishing its stronghold on the nation, forging its way to a powerful republic and instituting precedents for the future, a struggle to preserve the foundations of American Society instituted by Washington and John Adams existed as Thomas Jefferson took office. In an attempt to maintain the "edifice of the National Government" believing Jefferson would topple the prestigious nation with his atheist views, Adams appointed various Federalists to the judiciary. Thus, attributing to the single most significant case of the Supreme Court, Marbury V. Madison. A struggle between Republicans and Federalists that would end in a future altered by fate. This controversial landmark case established the constitution as "Supreme law" of the United States and developed the power of the Supreme Court, enhancing its independence and proving it a nonpartisan instrument. It established the precedent for the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of laws, through the principle of judicial review."
Tags: cases, landmark, presidents, states, trials, united
Abstract The military history of British involvement in India began, fully, in 1857 when Indian forces staged a revolt against the British East India Company. The Indian army began as an indigenous force run by British officers. The British role in India, far surpassed the history of British Imperialism anywhere else in the world.
Abstract This paper explains that both excerpts from C.S. Giscombe's "Into and Out of Dislocation" and Peter Hudson's "Natural Histories of Southwestern British Columbia" discuss black history in British Columbia. The author points out that the two writers' styles are utterly different. The paper relates that Giscombe simultaneously relates the history of his travels in British Columbia and the history of John Robert Giscome, a man who was possibly one of Giscombe's ancestors.
From the Paper "On the face of it, the excerpts from C.S. Giscombe's Into and Out of Dislocation and Peter Hudson's Natural Histories of Southwestern British Columbia seem to have little in common. Certainly, the two authors' styles are utterly different. However, closer analysis reveals many similarities between the two excerpts. The first and most obvious similarity is that both men have as their subject matter history - specifically, black history in British Columbia. Giscombe simultaneously relates the history of his travels in British Columbia and the history of John Robert Giscome, a man who was possibly one of Giscombe's ancestors."
Abstract This essay focuses on British Soap Opera and its conventions. It gives a brief history of the soap opera genre and it origins. It gives examples of current and past british soap operas and their popularity and reasons for it. It also looks at theories of audience enjoyment and uses for such media.
From the Paper "The soap opera genre originates from the American radio serials of the 1930's so called because of their sponsorship by major soap powder companies. Due to its incredible success the genre grew and by the 1950's it had developed into television productions. The first soap to be televised in Britain was The Groves, which first aired in 1954 and lasted for three years. It was followed by what is now the longest running and most successful soap in Britain, Coronation Street. Rival terrestrial channels soon picked up on the success of Coronation Street (and the soap opera genre in general), this resulted in the arrival of Channel 4's Brookside in 1982, followed by the BBC's EastEnders in 1986."
Tags: conventions, eastenders, genre, soap, television, viewing, opera, British, BBC
Abstract This paper considers the globalization of and relationships within British Airways. It explores the international strategic challenges the company faces in the financial sector. The paper offers an overview of the airline industry of British Airway's position in the industry. The author also includes schematic representation.
From the Paper "The airline industry is one of the most heavily regulated industries in the world with some governments actively subsidizing their nation's air carriers and other government ..."
Abstract This paper examines the themes and issues presented in Robert Johnson's book "British Imperialism: Histories and Controversies". The paper also analyzes the historiography of British imperialism and discusses the consequences of colonization.
From the Paper "Johnson's purpose in this book is to explain some of the histories and controversies surrounding British imperialism, a concept he believes that was continuously evolving, was somewhat incoherent and even contradictory. Johnson considers his book an introduction to British imperialism, not a history of the British Empire. As such some of the content is presented in outline form rather than in depth. However presented, the content supports his aim of explaining how some of the historiography..."
Abstract This paper examines the presence of the British Army on Staten Island, New York throughout most of the Revolutionary War, which reflected the strategic and logistical importance of New York. The paper shows that military control of New York enabled the British Army to cut off the northern colonies of New England from the Mid-Atlantic and Southern colonies, securing a major port through which supplies and reinforcements could flow.
Abstract This paper considers why British bands and singers are not found on the charts as they once were and what is driving the process that keeps them from finding success with current record labels, noting that few British acts have managed to break into the American market in the last fifteen years or so, which really means they have failed to break into the world market, given that American producers control what the world hears in terms of popular music to a great degree.
From the Paper "In the 1960s, British acts were an important part of the American recording industry, with releases of the Beatles leading the way. The Beatles were followed by many other British acts that made inroads in the American market. This continued at a variable pace well into the 1970s, though more recently British acts have been largely ignored, with the exception of continuing acts like Elton John, Sting, and the Rolling Stones. Few British acts have managed to break into the American market in the last fifteen years or so, which really means they have failed to break into the world market, given that American producers control what the world hears in terms of popular music to a great degree. American tastes have been a determining factor for a century or more. "
Abstract The paper analyzes the development of British intelligence in the period before WWI. The paper explores how, prior to the 19th century, there was very little British intelligence. However, the stage was set for great change. The paper discusses how the massive industrialization and urbanization of the 19th century meant that the population of London had grown from just under 1 million in 1800, to 4.7 million in 1900. The paper further discusses the massive technological changes, including the invention of steam-powered trains and ships, telegraphs, telephones, and finally Marconi's wireless telegraph.
From the Paper "It seems that at the beginning of the 20th century the British intelligence system was almost non-existent. A combination of factors came together to quickly change this. Historical Background: The 19th century had seen massive developments in communications and transport, dramatically changing the possibilities for espionage. Also, the population of England, and London in particular, had grown dramatically. Overall situation: In reality, the world was gearing up for the First World War."
An analysis of the presence of the British Army in Northern Ireland 1969-1983, the reasons for being there and why they have had limited success in ending the violence.
Abstract This paper discusses how throughout history, the British Army was invariably the instrument used to suppress or combat the various uprisings and revolts of the Irish people and in particular the current occupation of Northern Ireland since 1969 in order to keep the peace between the Catholics and Protestants. It evaluates their growing presence with the increase in violence throughout the seventies and how their stated role there was ambiguous, undefined, continually changing and often ill suited for them. It examines the frustrations and attitudes of both the army and the Irish people and the growing friction between them. This paper includes as an appendix, newspaper coverage of the Bloody Sunday Massacre.
From the Paper "The British Army and Ireland have always had an interesting relationship. Throughout history both have been linked to each other in a variety of ways. The British Army was invariably the instrument used to suppress or combat the various uprisings and revolts of the Irish people. Surprisingly however Ireland has in turn been a stable source of manpower for the British Army since the eighteenth century. Young men forced by poor economic times and even starvation have continually flocked to the "Colours" of British Regiments for over two hundred years. Even since the partition of the island into the Irish Republic and Ulster, Ireland continues to provide a steady supply of recruits to "Irish Units" within the modern British Military."
Abstract There is widespread scholarly disagreement over the process of the British Industrial Revolution and the dating of precisely when it occurred. This essay will argue that it is difficult, if not impossible, to be precise in discussing the Industrial Revolution because there does not exist an academic consensus over exactly what the term includes and the relative importance of each component.
Abstract This research paper examines and analyzes the history of painting in the twentieth century in the British Isles. The work of English artists such as Roger Hilton, Terry Frost, Adrian Ryan, Stanley Spencer, Victor Pasmore, and Laurence Stephen Lowry are assessed.
Abstract This paper discusses and evaluates the use of databases at the British Columbia Muslim Association. The author finds that more extensive use of databases could be implemented and combined with the association's Web site.
From the Paper "The British Columbia Muslim Association (BCMA) is a largely volunteer organization that operates a central Web site with links to Islamic resources in the BC community. The Web site is currently undergoing ..."
Tags: databases, british columbia muslim association, bcma, distributed databases, oracle
