Abstract This paper examines propaganda in France after its surrender under the Vichy regime of Petain. It provides great historical details aided with maps and visual examples. The paper argues that contrary to common belief pro-Nazi propaganda in France was not imposed but initiated by the Vichy regime itself.
From the Paper "In the process of researching the topic I chose for my paper ?Nazi Propaganda in France.? I discovered that a more appropriate title would be "Propaganda in France during the Second World War", in light of the fact that alongside the Nazis, the occupation government of Vichy worked so fervently to arrive at a parallel goal: to control the population through propaganda."
Tags:france, nazi, propaganda, vichy, war, wwii, world, war, ii, germany
Abstract This paper analyzes the role of the Vichy Police in France during the Second World War, including its relationship with Nazi Germany and its treatment of the French Jewish community. The author concludes the paper by summarizing what happened to Vichy police officers after the end of the war.
General Background on the Activities and Actions of the French Police in Vichy France How Vichy Police Were Affiliated with the Germans
How They Treated the Jewish Population
The Relationship between Marshal Petain and the Police Department
What Happened after the War to Members of the Police Department
From the Paper "Despite presence of German security forces and Nazi police in Vichy France, the regular Vichy police force was a state-run apparatus that managed to maintain its strength throughout the Occupation while sacrificing much of its autonomy. The Germans continually attempted to establish parallel administrative divisions within the French police in order to successfully carry out their policies of eradicating the Jews, yet as the war progressed, the Germans became heavily reliant on the Vichy police to do their grunt work. Thus, as Vichy gained new specialized police forces and greater power, it also gained a greater responsibility in upholding the German war-making interests."
Abstract This paper presents a brief overview of France, looking at the country's historical background, its political system, contemporary political issues the country is facing, its population and economy. The paper also discusses the notion of France as the center of Western Civilization.
From the Paper "France is one of the leading Western industrial democracies, with an economy and population similar to those of Great Britain and Italy. Put another way, France is similar in area and population to the Northeast Corridor in the United States, which is why the French have invested heavily in a superb high-speed rail system. The French think of their country as a hexagon lying at the heart of Western Europe. To the southeast is Italy to the southwest Spain..."
Tags:france, politics, system, president, cohabitation, de, gaulle, centralization, immigration
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 ..."
Tags: Louis XIV, France, absolutism, Enlightenment
Abstract The paper discusses the tensions that existed between the United States and France after World War II. The paper explains how misunderstandings contributed to the tension and includes the history of alliances between the two countries. The paper further explains how conditions in post war France were a breeding ground for discontent.
From the Paper "The relationship between France and the United States has historically been marked by tension and misunderstanding. This is all the more remarkable given the long history of alliance between the two nations and their shared passion for liberty and all its trappings. Much of the modern tension between the two nations can be attributed to the traumatic events of World War II. Proud France was conquered and occupied by Nazi Germany and many French people collaborated with the Nazi regime."
Abstract The paper evaluates the key criteria related to France's economic status, including but not limited to trade policies and barriers, government intervention, travel, economic liberalization and monetary policies within this nation. The paper shows that France, which is a member of the European Union, has improved its economic position in recent years, but there is a long way to go to stabilize progress.
From the Paper "In Europe, there are many opportunities to capitalize upon various resources and trade prospects around the world in order to improve economic conditions. In France, these opportunities are abundant, and they offer a number of key considerations for growth and stability. Current economic conditions, the political landscape, promoting the sale and distribution of American products and services, trade policies and standards, financial issues, and travel each serve as primary criteria that determine France's economic capabilities and effectiveness in world markets. The following discussion will identify the various issues related to these criteria, emphasizing the importance of trends and opportunities for growth and development in the French marketplace. Economic Trends and Outlook France has experienced modest growth trends in recent years, yet increases in GDP and unemployment have led to a steady decline in forecasting in future years ("Economic Trends and Outlook" para. 1)."
Abstract This paper discusses terrorism as seen in France, noting that the countries of Europe like the United States face a potential terrorist threat from various fronts. Some of the EU countries are more vulnerable than others. The paper explains that some have been attacked in the past and some have not. The paper discusses how France has been a target for certain of its colonial policies in the past, notably because of French control of Algiers and the rebellion there.
From the Paper "France may also be a target of groups like al-Qaeda and other forces arrayed against the West. Recently, France has been the site of a number of protests by immigrants who believe they have been treated unfairly, creating a situation where a terrorist group might take action. France has certain economic and strategic vulnerabilities as well."
Abstract A study of the lives and culture of French peasant women during the 19th century. Discusses the influence of the Revolution, and of Napoleon's structural improvements, on rural France and (indirectly) on the role of women in the economy. Also covers rural schooling efforts and the influence of industrialization on population and materials available in rural areas.
Abstract This paper discusses Edmund Burke's book, "Reflection on the Revolution in France". It examines the claims of inconsistency against him for opposing it while supporting the American Revolution. The paper also identifies some of Burke's predictions, many of which were borne out by the course of the Revolution.
From the Paper "Edmund Burke was a man who expressed his own mind without regard for anyone else's approval. It was this trait that made his views in "Reflection on the Revolution in France" difficult for those who ..."
Tags: Edmund Burke, Reflection on the Revolution in France, reactionary, predictions, criticisms
Abstract This paper examines the situation of Blacks in 18th Century France and the attitudes regarding them held by various groups and individuals. The author also includes a discussion pertaining to natural rights and individual liberties are explored in relation to this topic.
Tags: blacks, slavery, france, 18th century, Enlightenment, philosophes, French monarchy, French colonies
Abstract This paper argues that, in 'The Lais of Marie de France', 'love' is represented as a source of irrational disruption to a political order based largely upon reason and patriarchal authority. The author points out that the problem of focusing on only 'courtly love' is the risk of overlooking a range of complex issues addressed in this collection of lyrical stories. The paper relates that one of the most interesting of these issues is the text's representation of the feudal political context in which it was created.
From the Paper "While the focus of much of the research, as well as readers' interest, regarding The Lais of Marie de France concerns the representation of "courtly love" in the text, this focus risks overlooking a range of complex issues addressed in the collection of lyrical stories. One of the most interesting of these issues is the text's representation of the feudal political context in which it was created. This essay argues that, in 'The Lais of Marie de France', 'love' is represented as a source of irrational disruption to a political order based largely upon reason and patriarchal authority."
Abstract This paper explains that a variety of legal, social and religious barriers restrained women in New France, particularly married women, from entering public life and pursuing careers of their own. The author points out that the husband was clearly and indisputably the head of the household. The paper relates that, according to Allen Greer and other historians, almost every woman married and became part of an economic unit that was dominated by the husband, operating under legal, religious and social sanctions.
From the Paper "What were the legal, social and religious barriers to a married woman in New France who wished to have a secular career of her own? How did some women escape these restraints? The women in New France lived under a legal system that accorded them few formal rights. A variety of legal, social and religious barriers restrained women, and particularly married women, from entering public life and pursuing careers of their own. The husband was clearly and indisputably the head of the household. According to Allen Greer and other historians, almost every woman married, and became part of an economic unit that was dominated by the husband, operating under legal, religious and social sanction."
Abstract This paper looks at the subject, message, and broad appeal of the poetry of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, the popularity she enjoyed as a poet in her day, her philosophy of human rights, and her involvement in activities that could help further the rights of black people. The paper includes some of Harper's poems in order to demonstrate her technique, style, and use of imagery.
From the Paper "Benjamin Brawley writes of her that she was clearly a minor poet who gained a reputation in part because of other activities. For instance, for six years prior to the Civil War Harper was an anti-slavery agent in the East, and for more than thirty years after the war she was a lecturer in the South on temperance and home-building, with her major interest being in moral and social reform. She was born of free parents in Baltimore, and when they died, she had to make her own living beginning at age 13. Later, she was a teacher for three years in Ohio, but when Maryland passed an act forbidding free Negroes from the North to come to the state or they would be imprisoned and sold into slavery, she dedicated herself to fighting this wrong and other limits on freedom (Brawley 100-101)."
Abstract This paper looks at how Anna Julia Cooper and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper both displayed the highest qualities of moral courage and selfless activism during their lives. That they accomplished even moderate success is a tribute to the worthiness of the causes they defended and the dignified manner in which they conducted themselves. In a time when being Black and female was considered by most other Black women as something to be endured, not challenged, Harper and Cooper not only endured and challenged prejudice and inequality, they pioneered a moral crusade that continues even today and serves as a shining example to victims of bias and prejudice everywhere.
The following paper critically analyzes the following Michael S.Harper poems: "Peace on Earth"; "American History"; "Dear John", "Dear Coltrane"; and "Makin' Jump Shots".
Abstract This paper examines the works of Michael S. Harper and the way in which Harper sees music as a link between past and present. The writer comments on the way in which Harper continues to use jazz as a basis for his poetry expanding his philosophies, somewhat from the early 1970s to include different themes.
From the Paper "In the opening of the poem "Dear John, Dear Coltrane" Harper begins by telling us about the black man's pain. Harper says that he interprets the poem's opening as a declaration that men should not assert manhood. The poem is a declaration of tenderness, and a reminder to the reader of a suffering beyond the personal and historical to the cultural, that there can be no reservations fixed to sensibility, that personality gives power through the synthesis of personal history and the overtones of America in and by contact."
