Abstract
This paper compares and contrasts the reigns of Charles V, ruler of the Holy Roman Empire to that of Murad III, ruler of the Ottoman empire. The author states that the men were vastly different from one another. But despite their differences, there are many similarities in the reigns of Charles V and Murad III, as both men were mediocre leaders who achieved limited success in their roles. While both men certainly faced difficult circumstances during their rules, the paper describes them as also helping to orchestrate their own failings through personal weaknesses and poor decisions. The author concludes that Charles V and Murad III had similar results: both men left their empires weaker then they found them, and both men helped initiate or expand the process by which their empires decayed.

Outline:
Military Miscues
Unwise Policy Decisions
Underappreciated Threats
Worse than They Found It
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Murad III, quite similarly, was challenged by internal and external forces, which largely went unchecked as he withdrew from affairs of state. Internally, he faced dissatisfaction publicly and within his inner circle as his harem exerted significant influence over political decisions. Further, his unwise monetary policy led to a revolt among his soldiers. Externally, the growth of the Ottoman Empire dove into stagnation during his rule, and the once-invincible military showed weakness during its conflicts with Persia and Austria."

Tags:Charles, V, Holy, Roman, Empire, Ottoman, Empire, Murad, III

Abstract
This paper is a biography of Charles V, Emperor of Europe, one of the most important rulers in European history. The paper describes Charles V's historical significance and how he affected the Renaissance and the Reformation. The paper also includes references to his family and blood line.

From the Paper
"Emperor Charles V was one of the most important ruling personalities in European history. The lottery of birth placed Charles at the center of a genealogical network that covered half of Europe. His father Philip was Duke of Burgundy. His grandfather was Emperor Maximilian of Austria. His mother Joanna was daughter of Isabella and Ferdinand, Spain's Catholic monarchs."

Tags:Charles V, emperor, pope, Holy Roman emperor, catholic, reformation, Martin Luther, Muslin, Turkish invasion, sack of Rome, German princes, Protestants, renaissance.

Abstract
The paper discusses how Charles V made a number of significant contributions to the Empire, particularly in mediating the outcome of the conflict between the Catholic Church and the rising doctrine of Lutheranism. The paper shows how his policies towards governance, the Americas, and religious tolerance would all help shape the development of Europe even after he abdicated from his throne.

From the Paper
"Charles V, who ruled the Holy Roman Empire starting in 1519 until his death, along with significant other holdings throughout Europe, made many significant contributions to the Empire during his tenure there. Charles controlled vast swaths of territory throughout Europe and, consequently, faced many challenges. These included the threat of Lutheranism, nationalist tendencies in Spain and The Netherlands, and powerful enemies such as France and the Ottoman Turks. Because of these challenges, many of Charles' efforts as ruler of the Holy Roman Empire were stymied. Nonetheless, Charles made several significant contributions to the Empire,..."

Tags:charles, roman, empire

Abstract
This paper studies the strategy of King Charles V to become a great Renaissance superpower and analyzes and evaluates whether these plans to bring his vast Empire that was a Euro skeptics nightmare together were bound to fail. It looks at the factors that influenced Charles V planning and policy making, the extension of the power of the Hapsburg dynasty throughout Europe, the unity of his domains, the defense of Catholic Europe against enemies from within, the problem of Lutheranism from within Germany and the almost continuous conflict with France and the threat of Turkish invasion.

From the Paper
"Charles strategy was that he always tried to be in the part of his Empire were he was most needed and were loyalty and unity appeared to be seeping. For example to promote unity in Spain Charles made a real effort to pose as the good Spaniard by staying in Spain for seven years from 1522-29, learning to speak Spanish and by marrying a Portuguese wife Isabella. This was also a necessary strategy as Charles must have appeared wholly foreign to his subjects, and being foreign would not inspire loyalty and unity. During his stay in Spain Charles established a monarchical relationship with the Spanish towns by
listening to the petitions of his Spanish subjects, and Charles removed corrupt administrators and officials to restore business and economic confidence."

Tags:empire, erasmus, henry, hapsburg, isabella, france

Abstract
This detailed paper provides history on Machiavelli, Hitler, and Charles V. Hitler and Charles V are held to five of Machiavelli?s core principles, and for each are measured by how Machiavellian their acts were. Further comparisons are drawn between the teachings of Locke and Rousseau. Machiavelli set forth ideas on how a leader should rule, this paper addresses whether or not leaders should follow his advice.

From the Paper
"Through the ages, Machiavelli has been remembered in mostly a negative sense. His book, The Prince, has many controversial opinions in it about how a leader should rule, and it has even been called a book inspired by the devil. The Prince is considered by many to be the Bible of realpolitik, a belief that politics is based on practical and material factors rather than on theoretical or ethical objectives. This paper will evaluate some of the principles stated in The Prince, and their relation to two leaders of the past: Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire, and Adolf Hitler. Charles V lived at a time of change, during the pinnacle of the Protestant Reformation. He spent his life trying to deal with this problem, before ultimately reaching a conclusion shortly before his death. Adolf Hitler is perhaps the most well-known ruler in history. He was a German Dictator whose need for power and glory spawned World War II. He is remembered not only for his excellent leadership skills, but also for the atrocities he committed against his fellow man during the Holocaust. By comparing these leaders to the Prince, one can assess to what degree they are Machiavellian. "

Tags:empire, holy, locke, nazi, prince, reformation, roman, rousseau

Abstract
This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the play "Henry V" by William Shakespeare. Specifically it discusses the various meanings of the word war and how Shakespeare uses it throughout the play. Because so much of the play revolves around war and the results of war, war has become a vital word in this play.

From the Paper
"The word war appears often in this play, along with many variations. In this quote from the First Act, Henry shows the audience his desire to go to war and to conquer France. Shakespeare writes, "For we have now no thought in us but France, / Save those to God, that run before our business. / Therefore, let our proportions for these wars / Be soon collected, and all things thought upon / That may with reasonable swiftness add / More feathers to our wings; for, God before, / We'll chide this Dauphin at his father's door. / Therefore let every man now task his thought, / That this fair action may on foot be brought" (Shakespeare I, ii). The King uses the word as "wars," and acts as if the wars are guided by God.
This is an important aspect of the word, for often wars seem to be religiously inspired, or fought on "God's side." The "right" side in any war believes they are fighting for the right cause and the right reason. For example, in World War II, the Allies were fighting against Fascism and Hitler's horrible dictatorship. The Allies were certainly "right," while Hitler and his followers were "wrong."

Tags:battlefield, country, english, french, King, Charles, fought

Abstract
This paper compares and contrasts the evaluations that Stokey Carmichael (now known as Kwame Ture) and Charles V. Hamilton offer regarding their 1960s highly controversial book, "Black Power: The Politics of Liberation in America".

From the Paper
"When Black Power: The Politics of Liberation in America was first published in 1967, authors Stokely Carmichael and Charles V. Hamilton were somewhat surprised at the reactions the book evoked. While many Africans born in America were inspired by the revolutionary philosophy proclaimed therein, other more conservative Blacks were less enthusiastic. They feared that the ideas and ideals expressed in Black Power, with its emphasis on closing racial ranks and finding empowerment from among one's own People, would undermine ongoing integration efforts. Most Whites, needless to say, were threatened by the prospect of Africans born in America recognizing and developing their own power to the extent that Carmichael and Hamilton seemed to be advocating. Thus, the reception the book received was mixed, to be sure, but quite emotional in all quarters."

Tags:reforms, recommended, integration, appease, democratic, party, individual, achievement

Abstract
An in-depth study of Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection, looking at major issues, such as god, life and evolution.

Table of Contents
I.Biography of Charles Darwin.
II.Explanation of the theory of natural selection.
III. Examples of Natural Selection
IV. Humans and God
V. Life on other planets and deathbed claims.
VI. Conclusion

From the Paper
"Most people think of evolution when they think of natural selection, the famous theory proposed by the British naturalist Charles Darwin. But, that could not be more untrue. Although Charles Darwin did have the very basic idea of that, he only figured out that only the strongest animals survived, shaping the course of history in it's most basic ways. Many other naturalists built on the notion of evolution. But, along with a couple of other theories, that ranks among the most important to mankind."

Tags:charles, darwin, evolution, life, living, natural, selection

Abstract
This paper explains the various aspects of the need for empowering the African-American people. The author points out that the most important argument in the book is that African-Americans need to develop a particular type of consciousness in order for black liberation to occur, which Carmichael and Hamilton refer to as "Black Power". The paper relates that the book states that integration (or desegregation) is not an adequate solution to the problem of oppression because it is based on the assumption that there is nothing of value in the black community and it merely results in integrating 'acceptable' black people into the middle-class white community.

From the Paper
"Although "Black Power" was written in the late 1960s, the ideas contained in the book are still, for the most part, applicable in the present day. Obviously, African Americans have not yet attained full equality with the whites in American society. The views expressed by Carmichael and Hamilton are well stated, and thus their arguments are convincing. In addition, it is important to note that the way to liberation from oppression, according to "Black Power", is not "radical" per se, although it requires a great deal of courage and determination on the part of the black people themselves."

Tags:empowering, equality, consciousness, desegregation, coalitions

Abstract
This paper discusses the book "After Brown" by Charles T. Clotfelter, noting how the author tells the story of the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education and its aftermath. It further suggests that many of the gains made early were later lost and that the underlying dedication to achieving school desegregation gave way later to efforts by many whites to undercut such gains and to separate their children from the public school system entirely or to reduce the effects of desegregation through white flight, battles against busing, and the elevation of the neighborhood school as a goal.

From the Paper
"In the book 'After Brown', Clotfelter (2004) tells the story of the Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education and its aftermath, suggesting that many of the gains made early were later lost and that the underlying dedication to achieving school desegregation gave way later to efforts by many whites to undercut such gains and to separate their children from the public school system entirely or to reduce the effects of desegregation through white flight, battles against busing, and the elevation of the neighborhood school as a goal. The decision in the 1954 court case was one of several forces at work in the early 1950s and into the 1960s that caused the Civil Rights Movement to develop. This major decision was supposed to be implemented "with all deliberate speed," according to the decision itself. "

Tags:desegregation, research, schools