Abstract This paper discusses the capture, trial and sentencing of Louis Riel. The paper discusses the public viewpoint on his sentencing, expressing the view that there is little evidence of intelligent reasoning. The paper suggests that those who do not wish to see Louis Riel hanged protest that he is a champion for the half breeds and native people of the Northwest whose heritage is being degraded and stripped away by the Canadian government.
Abstract This paper is an historical study of The French Revolution. It discusses the situation in France before the outbreak of the revolution. It details the execution of King Louis XVI and his mistakes that led to it. It studies the failed political system at the time as one of the causes of the revolution. Finally, it also gives a detailed examination of Mary Antoinette's role at the time and why she was executed.
From the Paper "The prevailing theory of Divine right of Kings was the philosophy behind monarchy. Earlier, Louis XIV had used the absolute power of monarchy to the extreme. King was God's representative on earth, and he alone could possess and exercise earthly power. He was always right because he represented and was the incarnation, so to say, of his people.
By the eve of the French Revolution, however, few intellectuals and political leaders accepted idea of the King's divine right. The situation was compounded by Louis XVI's weakness as an absolute monarch, though many supported monarchy in the interest of maintaining law and order and continuation of the national tradition. Louis XVI saw himself as the best judge of the people's good and he tried to do right by them, at least in his own opinion.(<http://www.angelfire.com/ca6/ French revolution 89/bar11.gif>) But to the majority of the people, the King was supposed to be like a father, kind and benevolent. 97% of the population, who were peasants, were fierce monarchists."
Tags: execution, Louis, XVI, Mary, Antoinette, French, Revolution, France
Abstract The paper presents a letter explaining what Louis Riel did for this nation in the middle 1800s. The paper describes how he became a national hero for a lot of people in the world and of course mostly for the Canadians. The confrontations he had with the government from that time took him to really hard times; he had to run away and then he gave his life for the community, Metis and their own beliefs and culture. His ideologies were based on respect and equality for all the people in a province. The paper concludes that thanks to him, Manitoba became a province in Canada.
From the Paper "I believe that without the Louis Riel legacy, Manitoba would not be the powerful and rich province that it is now. So many facts had to happen thanks to Riel, so Manitoba could stay with it's own roots and continue through the history and be at this moment one of the most important places in this nation. We as citizens of this country should realize that this province became part of the Canadian Confederation because Riel negotiated on a provisional government after leading two resistance movements against the former government of Canada, fighting for the Metis people's rights to keep alive his traditions and culture."
Abstract The paper discusses how LouisFarrakhan has changed the eschatology of the Nation of Islam since the death of Elijah Muhammad in 1975 to a messianic format. The paper examines how the aspects of leadership in the Nation of Islam have been spiritually transmitted to Farrakhan from Elijah preventing a blood lineage from dominating the course of the organization. The paper explains how through these means, Farrakhan uses the superiority of the black race as foundation for his messianic complex in order to propel the behaviors of other world teachers such as Christ, Moses and Muhammad in Biblical lore.
From the Paper "This study will examine the theological premise of eschatology in the teaching of Louis Farrakhan in relation to his spiritual lineage in the Nation of Islam. By analyzing the various aspects of the organizations religious orders in relation to Islam, the transference of power relies on the spiritual messianic principles of the religion. In this manner, Louis Farrakhan portends the Muslim dictates of the next generation of spiritual leaders in the 21st century. By understanding the precepts of the Muslim orthodoxy, Farrakhan exemplifies the principles of Islam by being the heir to Elijah Muhammad."
Abstract This paper looks at how King Louis XIV of France used the remodeling of his magnificent palace at Versailles, and the visual art in the palace, as a propaganda tool. The author discusses Louis' constant campaign for absolute power as a divine ruler. The paper pays close attention to the architecture at Versailles.
From the Paper:
"King Louis XIV used visual arts within the palace of Versailles to establish the primacy of the French monarch. Louis XIV wanted to legitimatize his form of strict absolutism through art. The pinnacle of this propaganda campaign was the remodeling of the ch?teau of Versailles into a palace. He and his artists made specific choices to flaunt his wealth and give the king credibility. The gardens, grand staircase, hall of mirrors and salons parade with grandeur and thick allegorical comparisons between the Gods and Louis. The propaganda was effective in targeting its three intended audiences to the degree that later monarchs and artists mimicked it. "
Tags: allegory, art, france, history, king, monarchy, palace, louis, mirror, hall, ceiling, france
Abstract This paper examines the research work by Jordan in which he presents a thorough character sketch of King Louis XVI. Jordan shows how through the role of the king, Louis accurately shows the duality that humans constantly face. Louis is at once a tyrant, and a family man; he is both treasonous and patriotic. Jordan presents both sides of Louis' character, and inevitably proves how important public perception of each side is, in evaluating the whole man.
From the Paper "Jordan divides the character of Louis XVI into two distinct parts- Louis the Tyrant, and Louis the Man. Louis the Tyrant is the part of the king that deals with the public's political perception of him after his acceptance of the constitution. It is this role that was the key focus within the Convention, for it was here that his "crimes" against the state were examined. The crimes were such that Louis was referred to as a ?determined and devious man bent on destroying the Revolution.? Among his many atrocities he was accused of having ?deliberately obstructed the constitution, instructed his ministers to lie to the Legislative Assembly, sought to bribe deputies, encouraged the emigration of his friends and... tried to reestablish his authority.? This form of public thought came about mostly as a result of the enlightenment, a period of time after which it was acceptable behavior to doubt Medieval ideology. Kings were no longer beings with divine rights, and the laws that they made were no longer seen to be the orders of God. These enlightened ideas were what made criticism of the king possible in the first place. Once illuminated thought made its way into society, people began to realize some of the cruelties that the monarchy had been inflicting upon them. They began to see King Louis as a threat to the nation, not their sovereign leader. This view of him came directly from how he appeared when reigning from his throne. As Jordan makes clear, this is not the only side of his personality."
Abstract This paper discusses how Louis Vuitton has a long tradition of professionalism in the consumer goods market. This report summarizes the impact of Louis Vuitton's human resource practices on the organization's ability to keep an effective workforce. It is based on information gathered during an interview compared to writing in the field of human resources. Louis Vuitton has established human resource objectives along with methods applied to reach these objectives. With a workforce of 9,671 employees worldwide; the focus of Louis Vuitton is to effectively promote and market their products.
Abstract The following paper discusses the life of Louis XIV, the Sun King. He was a great monarch who helped in the revival of arts and theatre in the country, some of his major military excursions were also very successful and they came in the first twenty years of his rule.
From the paper:
?Louis XIV was born in a royal palace in 1638 and was made king at the very young age of five as his father Louis XIII had died. But since the new king was very young to look after the Empire, numerous uprisings were see in the country, the nobles and elites of France tried to create problems and so did the general public. This was period of intense rebellion against the monarchs, and is known in the French history as Fronde beginning in 1648 and ending in 1653.The king who was at a very impressionable age, was disturbed by the insurgencies and this was one thing he never forgot and the threat that the people of Paris had posed was also taken very seriously.?
Tags: king, rule, achievements, financial, administrative, centers, royal, Empire, France
This paper uses the writings of Louis de Rouvroy, duc de Saint-Simon, Jean-Baptiste Colbert and Charles de Secondat, Baron de Montesquieu to describe the court of King Louis XIV, absolute monarch of France.
Abstract This paper explains that King Louis XIV, who reigned over France from 1643 to 1715, was one of the most infamous absolute monarchs of Europe. The author reports that, in his reign, the powers previously given to the Estates General were made obsolete thus making all of the Kings subjects, regardless of rank, pawns of the ruling dictator. The paper points out that Louis XIV had many critics who disapproved of his absolute power and censured the frivolous manner in which he ruled his court. The author relates that, through Colbert's implicit and careful diplomacy, the secret diary writings of the duc de Saint-Simon and the contrived, fictional letters penned by Montesquieu, the modern reader is presented with an accurate picture of the tensions of the times, the trivialities of the monarchs, and the discontent that was secretly raging behind the absolute monarchy.
From the Paper "In the early years of his reign, Louis XIV had as his General of Finances Jean-Baptiste Colbert, who, it can be deduced from his writings, knew just as well as his advisors and mistresses did how to best manipulate the King, as well as provide his negative opinions on the state of the monarchy to the general public without incurring the anger or Louis XIV. Colbert, who in 1664 wished to convince Louis XIV to participate in overseas trade, while also hoping to sway the general public to be of this opinion as well, wrote of the tumultuous state of the monarchy."
Abstract The paper paints a picture of France up until Louis XVI's death and then analyzes the effects of his trial and execution. The paper shows how, while the French Revolution provided the catalyst for a major political and social change, the goals of the first revolutionaries in 1792 were not achieved with Louis XVI's death. The paper depicts how the death of France's king actually brought about war with foreign countries, continuous civil unrest, more hunger, higher inflation and death and displacement for many commoners as well as the nobility. The paper further shows how after Louis XVI's death, power was taken from the nobility but it mostly passed into the hands of the rich to satisfy agendas that had nothing to do with the rights of the common Frenchman.
From the Paper "The most famous character to come out of the French Revolution was Marie Antoinette, the Austrian-born wife of then French King Louis XVI. Yet the many stories surrounding the French queen took little account of the king himself, Louis XVI, and its effect on the revolution that would change the history of a nation and ripple across Europe and the world. Who was this king? Did his death help bring about a successful conclusion to the French Revolution? In order to answer these questions, it is necessary to study the history leading to his death, and the resultant backlash."
Abstract This paper uses the St. Louis area as an example of an area typical to the U.S. that calls for an improved health care system. It presents a detailed examination of the future of health care in the St. Louis area and discusses the effect of economic and population issues.
From the Paper "The cost of obtaining health care in the United States has been the topic of tremendous controversy for many years. While some argue that the nation needs to go to socialized medicine similar to the Canadian delivery mode others believe America has the best health care system in the world if only the costs would become more reasonable. The St. Louis MO area is no stranger to rising health care costs. St. Louis is an extremely diverse city which boasts high rise condos, as well as low rent projects."
Tags: costs, premiums, insurance, population, poverty, unemployment, elderly, children
Abstract This paper identifies that Louis was a hero to many groups of people for different reasons: For white people, he represented the achievement of an individual; for the African-American class, he represented a black man who made it into popular culture, who found himself playing all sides of race for different reasons. The author stresses that Louis remained personally committed to his own roots and extended unlimited generosity towards the poor and black people of the States.
Abstract This paper provides an overview of the reign of Louis XIV in France, focusing mainly on his foreign policy and his decision to go to war. The writer looks at how successful King Louis was at expanding his own kingdom and increasing the borders of France, but at the same time, causing economic and political turmoil in his own country.
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Thesis
Introduction
Analysis
Influence on Modern History
Conclusion
From the Paper "Louis? previous successes proved to be his undoing - it made him over-confident and roused the whole of Europe against him. The Nine Years War was largely his fault. The War of Spanish Succession added disastrously to the debts already incurred, although France did not suffer territorially. The result was great suffering for the people of France. Whereas in 1680 Paris had awarded Louis the title "Great", news of his death in 1715 was greeted with relief - eloquent testimony to the failures of policy in the second half of his reign. The establishment of the modern frontiers of France was one of Louis great achievements, but the cost was arguably too high for his reign as a whole to merit the title "Great"."
Tags: revolution, spain, england, king, royal, paris
Abstract This paper explores the polemic of Louis XIV that led to the modernization of France and the Age of Enlightenment. It begins with a discussion on the state of France before Louis XIV's ascension to the throne and extends to the results of his rule after his death.
From the Paper "Louis XIII rejected the Queen Mother and her claims for family in favor of the Cardinal and his claims for the state saying" "I am more obligated to the state". It is argued that this day more than any other single day may be called the birthday of the modern state ..."
Abstract The paper examines the challenges facing Louis Vuitton, Coach and Ralph Lauren and their strategies and objectives in a changing market. The paper shows how Louis Vuitton, Coach and Ralph Lauren need to support their products, brand position and equity and also need to respond to their competitors and the development of non-traditional retail sales formats and strategies.
Outline:
Introduction
Objectives and Operations
Competitive Requirements
Conclusion
From the Paper "Brands such as Louis Vuitton, Coach and Ralph Lauren who have established their presence in the market, developments in technology, communication and retail markets are challenging their capacity to develop needed and future competencies to sustain growth and development. Berman and Evans (2007) point out that though economies of scale and brand equity is an undoubted advantage for these brands, the aggressiveness and flexibility of new players, particularly niche fashion marketers, has become a major concern. At the same time, the retail industry is also experiencing and influx of new store formats and channels that breaks away from traditional emphasis on establishing permanent or physical outlets (Tzortzis 2004). Considering these two factors alone, there is a realization that it is not only the players or competitors in the market that are subject to significant change but the retailing in itself is transforming geometrically."
