Abstract
"The Tempest" is one of William Shakespeare's later plays probably written between 1610 and 1611. The early 1600s were marked by the beginning of the emigration from England and Spain to North America and the paper sets out to examine how the theme of colonization was expressed in the play. This paper contends that Shakespeare's play, "The Tempest," raises issues about the relationship of Europeans with native peoples but does not aim at describing the experience of one particular nation, be it English or Spanish. The paper's main argument is that Shakespeare utilizes the pattern of colonialism seen as a general phenomenon, and the colonialist endeavors of one European nation in particular.

From the Paper
"The literary critics who argue against the theme of colonization in "The Tempest" claim that rationalization (attempting to justify Prospero's cruelty towards Caliban by making the former seem good, and the latter inherently bad), is a technique which works against colonialism in Shakespeare's play because this way, Caliban is given the chance to exhibit a series of qualities which were not associated with savage men such as Caliban. Caliban represents anarchy, uprising and the unwillingness to surrender. These, however, were general traits shared by most of the natives who were faced with colonialism. In this sense, he is a generalized reflection of "the other" in the English imperialists' drive for hegemony overseas (Marshall: 387). Both Skura and Marshall challenge the idea that Prospero and Caliban are actors in the typical European-Native American colonial narrative. The Indian as the bogeyman which fits the Caliban mould does not exist until after 1622 whereas Shakespeare's play was written around 1610 (Marshall: 389). Skura also points at a very interesting detail which has been largely disregarded by critics. Sycorax, Caliban's mother, came from the Old World hence Caliban can only be considered half-native because although he was born on the island, his mother was not (Skura: 50)."

Tags:colonizing england spain Elizabethan, New World, Prospero Caliban European theatrical patron native authority civilization slave Plymouth

Abstract
The paper explains Dwyer's comments that the modern audience of Shakespearean drama may not understand the true nature of the families they see depicted. Amussen corrects the fact that Shakespearean audiences might not understand the structures of family life in Elizabethan times, by providing a detailed analysis of the family, the place of women in the society of the time, the role of children, education, and sexuality. It shows how she addresses a variety of issues to show the nature of the family and the importance of family life in England during the period.

From the Paper
"The relationship between parents and children was simpler and more ordered. Children were to obey their parents, and parents would raise the children, introduce them to the world, and help them find a mate that would allow them to begin their own household and their own families. Amussen discusses education at some length, for this was how the next generation was shaped and how the business world was entered and directed. Children would first enter the world of commerce between the ages of seven and fourteen, but how they did so depended on their family background, educational level, and knowledge of some business."

Tags:England, educational, Sexual, relations

Abstract
This paper begins with the purpose and study of anthropology. It then goes on to look at the purpose of such a social study and how it applies to international studies. It then turns to looking at Spain through the anthropological lens. It provides more of an explanation of how anthropology can help us understand Spain than a look at Spain using anthropology.

Outline:
1. The Concept of Anthropology
2. Anthropology in International Studies
3. Spain through Anthropological Lenses

From the Paper
"The American Anthropological Association (2009) puts a different spin on the concept and presents its linguistic heritage. Derived from the Greek anthropos (human) and logia (study), anthropology represents the 'study of humankind, from its beginnings millions of years ago to the present day.' The concept covers wide areas of application, with anthropology being the sole field which strives to integrate human existence as a whole, in terms of both geographical delimitations and evolutionary time.
"Unlike Van Willigen, the experts at the American Anthropological Association state that the concept is easy to define, but it becomes exponentially difficult to explain. They argue that anthropology applies to all aspects of life, including the study of the aboriginal population in Australia, the anatomy of a foot, the music of the African tribes or the corporate culture of a contemporaneous multinational. Despite the complexity of its applications, the goals of the anthropologic studies are clear and indisputable - 'to advance knowledge of who we are, how we came to be that way -- and where we may go in the future' (American Anthropological Association). The generic concept of anthropology is divided into four sub-fields: socio-cultural, biological, archeological and fourth, linguistic anthropology."

Tags:anthropology, spain, sociology, international, history

Abstract
The paper discusses how Spain has been one of the European Union's (EU) most ardent supporters in terms of adopting EU membership, the common currency and EU trade agreements and regulations. In 1993, Spain came into in alignment with common EU tariff policies regarding external tariffs on non-EU goods which are usually between 6-8%. The paper explains that this was part of Spain's overall strategy of adopting EU policies and regulations in preparation for the shift over to the common currency, the Euro, in 1999.

Tags:spain, trade, macroeconomic

Abstract
The paper looks at a 1999 article that discusses the problems in Spain of converting water to agricultural and manufacturing needs, processes that have been unsuccessful since Roman times. The paper explains that because of a disparity in rainfall, recently, Spain suffered the worst drought of any European nation, but efforts to create plans to supply water fairly to those regions especially hard-hit ran into political and regional obstacles.

From the Paper
"While My Fair Lady makes use of Spain's rainfall for a diction lesson, the article not only shows that rain does fall in Spain's plains, but in the decade of the 1990s not enough rain fell, and Spain faced one of the most severe droughts in its history. The article's basic subject covers how man-made systems and a so-called "water plan" helped overcome some of the most severe cases of drought. In short, the thesis of the article is man vs. nature. And, while nature usually wins out, in this case there was an opportunity to provide a more evenly-spaced accumulation and a greater savings of water to help overcome the worst of the..."

Tags:water plan, irrigation, spain

Abstract
This paper discusses the countries of Spain and Cuba, Spain with a capitalist government and Cuba with a communist government. The paper relates that both of these countries have made major changes from the 1930s to the present time. The paper shows how each country has struggled under the leadership and government that they have.

From the Paper
"Both Spain and Cuba have had major leaders of their countries with Spain with a capitalist government and Cuba with a communist government. Both of these countries have made major changes from the 1930's to the present time. Why has the United States accepted the government of Spain while they continue to reject Cuba? First, each country should be discussed to show how each country has struggled under the leadership and government that they have. Next, the two countries will be compared to show how both countries have had major changes, and then the present government of each country will be discussed."

Tags:spain, cuba, government

Abstract
The paper relates that during World War II, the Jews were not persecuted due to their religious beliefs, but instead due to the "demonic racist ideology" of the Nazis in Germany under the rule of Adolf Hitler (Gordon 156). The paper discusses how Jews were not always treated with disdain and during the time of Moorish reign in Spain, Jews prospered and were treated with respect by the Muslims of the day. The paper then discusses how today, there are still those who hold prejudice and hatred for the Jewish people, claiming that the Holocaust was a myth.

From the Paper
"During World War II, the Jews were not persecuted due to their religious beliefs, but instead due to the "demonic racist ideology" of the Nazis in Germany under the rule of Adolph Hitler (Gordon 156). Millions of Jews were housed and killed in German concentration camps solely because of..."

Tags:jewish, spain, moors

Abstract
This paper examines the transition into democracies that occurred in both Spain and Greece starting in the 1970s and continuing on through the subsequent decades. It looks at how both of these countries endured similar processes in overthrowing the existing authoritarian regimes in order to consolidate political power in democratic institutions. It also examines how although these common factors were far-reaching, they included similar historical backgrounds, similar social forces calling for the change, and comparable economic problems.

From the Paper
"The toppling of authoritarian regimes and the promotion of democracies throughout the world has become big business for politicians in the West. Politicians in the United States, especially, have capitalized on the public's distaste and fear of dictatorships. This political momentum has fostered such recent moves as military intervention in Iraq and diplomatic entreaties towards North Korea. The cause is effectively the same. The West is overly obsessed with pressuring its democratic ideals upon the rest of the world no matter the existence of the appropriate political infrastructure. Without a doubt, this could lead to a series of political nightmares in the very near future. Nonetheless, democratization can occur, especially if politicians heed what has occurred in the past and learn from those lessons. "

Tags:greece, spain, democracy

Abstract
The paper compares and contrasts the governments and constitutions of the Kingdom of Spain and of the United States of America. The paper explains how both Constitutions define the rights and responsibilities of their citizens. The paper also includes the makeup of the government of each country.

From the Paper
"Language, culture and society are three factors that influence the way a person thinks and a nation functions. Government administration and politics are societal factors that contribute to that function. Sometimes two distinctly different countries will act in a similar manner and other times they will operate in entirely different ways. This paper will compare and contrast the constitution and government administration of the Kingdom of Spain, to that of the United States of America."

Tags:Spain, United States, Constitution, Government

Abstract
This paper explains that the need to protect 25-year-old Elizabeth's homeland profoundly influenced her decisions to commit the Crown to the completion of the colonization of Ireland. The author points out the vitriol between Spain and England was further exacerbated by the Pope excommunicating Elizabeth in 1570. This paper states that Queen Elizabeth was an unsurpassed model of a learned, intelligent woman who proved that a queen could rule and rule triumphantly.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Thesis
The Financial Burden of Ireland on the Crown
Financial Details of Ireland and Elizabeth's Government
Religious Issues in the Elizabethan Period
Ireland's Allies and England's Enemies
Conclusion

From the Paper
"One estimate of the amount of money England spent on the defense of Ireland " between the years 1534 and 1572 " was 1,300,000 pounds (Canny, 1976). "And while this figure may be somewhat excessive," Canny writes, "all in England were worried at the enormous and increasing expense" and hence, England experimented with various policies. Some of the more practical ideas for Ireland's possible d nte with England came from the Pale the portion of Ireland (roughly Dublin and a 20-mile radius around Dublin) in which the landowners and townspeople were "old English" settlers, who had put down roots in the 12th Century, and for the most part remained pro-crown."

Tags:spain, colonization, costs, excommunicate, france