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"The Emperor" ( Ryszard Kapuscinski ), 1999.
Reviews this study of financial corruption of the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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Emperor Haile Selassie's reign in Ethiopia can be described by the term Kleptocracy as the Emperor and his cronies plundered the country for their own benefit.
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"Emperor Haile Selassie's reign in Ethiopia can be described by the term Kleptocracy as the Emperor and his cronies plundered the country for their own benefit. Ethiopia was a poor country in any case, and it was poorer on the whole once Selassie had taken most of its wealth to be his own and left the peasants much worse off then they were when he arrived in office. In the book The Emperor, journalist Ryszard Kapuscinski shows ways in which the wealth was transferred from the poor to the leadership and the ways in which the Emperor and his friends spent what wealth the country did produce.
Kapuscinski often merely shows the results without discussing the process underlying it. For instance, he presents a scene early in his book which shows the huge difference that existed between the lifestyle of the Emperor and that of the ..."
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"Imperium" ( Ryszard Kapuscinski ), 1999.
Critical review of journalist's impressionistic study of Russia from 1939 to fall of Soviet Empire.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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"Ryszard Kapuscinski, in Imperium, examines crucial eras in the modern history of Russia: 1939-1967, 1989-1991, and 1992-1993. His conclusions about the nation, its people, its leadership, and its power and collapse, are far from clear or definitive. However, this does not weaken the impact of the book, for any such attempt at clear conclusions about Russia in the mid-1990s would be folly. Kapuscinski knows this and seems to draw journalistic energy from the fact:
The whole does not end with a higher and definitive synthesis, but, on the contrary, it disintegrates and falls apart, and the reason for this is that in the course of writing the book, its main subject and theme fell apart--namely, the great Soviet superpower (x).
The author does not pretend to know what will happen to what.."
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Emperor Wen-ti, First of the Sui Dynasty, 2006.
This paper outlines Emperor Wen-ti's (581-604 C.E.) rise to power at the onset of the Sui dynasty in China beginning in 581 C.E. until its fall one emperor later in 617 C.E..
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that, after the period of dis-unification, Yan Chien proclaimed himself Emperor Wen-ti initiating the Sui dynasty, which was modeled after the earlier Han dynasty. The author points out that the Sui dynasty centralized Chinese power and returned an air of legitimacy to the imperial house; the principles of governance perfected during the Sui Dynasty remained ingrained in imperial China until its dissolution nearly 1,300 years later. The paper relates that Wen-ti chose to demolish the former capitol Ch'ang-an and rebuild it with the help of distinguished architect and engineer Yu-wen K'ai; Ch'ang-an would become not only the center of Chinese political thought but also the center of the Universe, presided over by the "Son of Heaven".
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"A man of great piety, Wen-ti actively nurtured the construction of Buddhist and Taoist temples and the recovering and re-copying of both religious and secular literature. To further the goals of unification Wen-ti issued decrees on the, "purification of Chinese literary style" (Wright 10). The Emperor offered charters to those willing to build Buddhist temples and both Wen-ti and his empress were to construct several, including one dedicated to her honor after her death in 603 CE. It is said that this temple was to house a tooth of the Buddha brought back by the pilgrim Fa-hsien from India in the fifth century (Wright 89). However pious, Wen-ti and his advisors also saw organized Buddhism as a force that needed constant monitoring in order to retain the Emperor's divine right of pronouncement on all matters of morality and public policy."
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Trajan Emperor of Rome, 2002.
This essay discusses the life of Marcus Ulpius Trajanus, Emperor of Rome, his rise to power and reign as emperor.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The following paper discusses Trajan?s reign as a near perfect Roman ruler. The writer examines what Trajan accomplished during his reign, including restoring the treasury that had been depleted under Domitian?s reign, causing the empire to undergo an expansion program that had not been seen since before the time of Augustus, lowering taxes, enlarging public works and renovating Italy?s roads.
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?Marcus Ulpius Trajanus was born on "the fourteenth day before the kaleds of March? or in other words, September 18th, probably in the year AD 52 at Italica near Seville, Spain. Being of Spanish origin made him the first emperor who did not come from Italy, even though he was from an old Umbrian family from Tuder in northern Italy. Having chosen to settle in Spain, the family was not a purely provincial one (Empire, pg). Trajan was the son of a Senator, Consul, and Governor of Asia and Syria. His father, also Macus Ulpius Trajanus, commanded the Tenth Legion ?Fretensis? in the Jewish War of AD 67-68. He became consul in AD 70 and in AD 75 he became governor of Syria, which was one of the key military provinces in the empire.?
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?The Emperor of Ice-Cream?, 2002.
A review of Wallace Stevens? poem ?The Emperor of Ice-Cream?.
699 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 24.95
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This paper discusses the poem ?The Emperor of Ice-Cream? by Wallace Stevens which describes a funeral scene. It shows how although the poem is based on the story of an old woman?s wake, Stevens delves into the deeper meanings of life, death and reality in the poem. It examines how the title also symbolizes the primacy of physical, sensual pleasures, which is one of the themes of the poem. Although a funeral is about to take place, the narrator and the funeral attendants are more concerned with mundane details such as ice cream. It looks at how the poet ends each stanza with the line, ?The only emperor is the emperor of ice-cream,? which emphasizes that sensual pleasures are more important than thoughts of religion or the hereafter.
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"However, Stevens isn?t just trying to startle his readers. The poet presents a complex attitude toward death with ?The Emperor of Ice-Cream.? Death is treated by the funeral-goers as an unimportant, inconsequential, even distracting part of life. The funeral-goers, who cannot properly be called mourners because they show no signs of mourning, are not as concerned about the dead woman as they are with mundane things. Ice cream is the main symbol of these mundane considerations. Other minute details that distract the attendants, including the narrator, from the matter at hand are the ?three glass knobs? missing from the deal dresser and the embroidery on the woman?s cloth."
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"A Scandalous History of the Roman Emperors", 2002.
A review of Anthony Blond's book, "A Scandalous History of the Roman Emperors", characterizing the Roman era.
1,988 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper examines the book, "A Scandalous History of the Roman Emperors" by Anthony Blond, who seems to have written a history of Rome for the current tabloid age. The paper illustrates the book as both a history of the Emperors and a characterization of the age. The paper describes the picture created by the author of the Roman era, and the stories he tells of the emperors, from Julius Caesar to Nero. This is followed by a discussion of Rome as a city and an empire. The paper claims that although the author of the book states that there is nothing original in his book, the paper shows that the approach he takes to the material is original.
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"One monument that Blond gives special attention, as did the Romans, is the Colosseum, notable for the money, effort, materials, and time spent on construction. This space was central in Rome, providing an arena for the Games and so far watching the slaughter of men and beasts. The base of its pillars consist of blocks of seventy cubic feet of stone, each weighing five tons. Some 50,000 wagonloads of tavertine were brought to the site."
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Emperor Claudius, 2005.
An analysis of the rule of the Roman Emperor Claudius.
1,168 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper addresses the argument of whether Tiberius Claudius Drusus Nero Germanicus was a success or a failure as an emperor. It analyses his unfortunate childhood as well as his reign and attempts to explain the reasoning behind his actions as emperor. It concludes that he was in fact an intelligent and successful Roman Emperor.
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"The idea that the power of Rome lies in her Army, has been proven time and time again by figures such as Marius and Sulla. Claudius likewise was no stranger to this fact and, as a result, many of his first actions as Emperor were to secure the loyalty of the army and to establish some much needed military-credentials. Hennessy (1990) explains that following Claudius' rise to power with the support of the Praetorian Guard, he promised each guard 150 gold pieces with the intention of buying their allegiance and hence his protection. Claudius then went to plan and execute a campaign to, as Fagan (2004) argued, secure both military distinction and the respect of the Army. This, of course, came in the form of the famous invasion and annexation of Britain. To keep this strong military image throughout his reign, he added to the Roman Empire: Mauritania, Thrace and Lycia (BBC 2004). By the end of his reign, Claudius had been hailed Imperator twenty-seven times and had won a triumph (Fagan, 2004)."
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Japanese Emperor Hirohito, 2005.
This paper discusses the reign of Japanese Emperor Hirohito and Japan's rise as a colonial power, which predates his reign.
2,225 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper explains that the reign of Emperor Hirohito, from 1926 to 1989, was designated Showa, or "Enlightened Peace"; this period includes World War II but historians disagree on the degree to which Hirohito supported Japan's expansionist policies from 1931 to World War II. The author points out that, on Jan. 1, 1946, Hirohito repudiated the traditional quasi-divine status of Japan's emperors and, under the nation's new constitution, drafted by U.S. occupation authorities, Japan became a constitutional monarchy with sovereignty resided in the people, not in the emperor, whose powers were severely curtailed. The paper relates the political issues during the Showa period and the prior era in which Japan rejected Western colonization.
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Introduction
Showa Period
Political Developments
Japan's Rise as a Colonial Power
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"Hosokawa initiated political reform, including limitations on campaign contributions and a change in the Japanese electoral system from multiple-member to single-member districts. He achieved some success in limiting contributions and managed to pass a modified elections package that included the creation of 300 single-member constituencies. Opposition within his coalition to tax reform and accusations of his own involvement in the Miyazawa-era scandal forced his resignation in April 1994. Hosokawa's successor lasted a mere two months."
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Memo to the Emperor, 2006.
A memo to the emperor by Chen Lee regarding the issue of legalizing opium.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper serves as a memo to the emperor dealing with opium. The memo suggests that the emperor should legalize opium. The argument is based on two arguments. The first deals with the negative effects prohibition is having on trade. The second looks at the negative effects on the domestic economy.
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"Chen Lee, economic advisor to the Emperor, presents the following memorial in regard to opium. I humbly suggest that the Emperor legalize opium. Two arguments will be used to support my recommendations. The first argument deals with the benefits to international trade that will result from the legalization of opium and the harm the prohibition has had on trade. Opium has a long history as a trade good not only in China but in many of the lands that we trade with. Opium is a commodity that provides a wide range of economic opportunities."
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Norma Fields' "In the Realm of a Dying Emperor", 2004.
A critical analysis of Norma Fields' book, "In the Realm of a Dying Emperor".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 31.95
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This paper presents a review and analysis of Norma Fields' 1991 book, "In the Realm of a Dying Emperor", which presents a meditation on Emperor Hirohito's death.
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The "Realm of a Dying Emperor", by Norma Field, presents a meditation on Hirohito's death in the atmosphere that prevailed in Japan during this death. Within this context the deaths in the Pacific War and the death of the quality of life in daily routines were also examined. The book presents three vignettes: a supermarket owner, a man who lived in Okinawa and fired the national flag, a woman who rejected the state's burial of her husband who had been a member of the Self-Defense Force..."
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"In Service of the Emperor", 2005.
A review of the book "In Service of the Emperor: Essays on the Imperial Japanese Army" by Professor Edward Drea.
1,180 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 40.95
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This paper examines how "In Service of the Emperor: Essays on the Imperial Japanese Army", by Professor Edward Drea is a military history text full of insightful essays. It looks at how it covers an array of interesting topics and examples that present an unbiased and well documented account of the IJA from 1937 to 1945. Topics discussed include the IJA's strategy during the Pacific War, Japan's plans for defense against an invasion on Kyushu, and the role of the Emperor Hirohito in military decision making.
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"The Yamato spirit played an enormous role within the IJA. While training for combat, a Japanese soldier is told he belongs to the Emperor and that the only honorable way in which to serve is to die. The idea of joining the army to die for one's leader takes a faithful mind of a willing individual. Drea explains how important the opportunity to fight for Japan was to the Japanese. For hundreds of years the warrior class of samurai was held in the highest regard and revered, now any able bodied man could serve and die for the Emperor and bring great honor to his family and nation. However, training a soldier to want to die proved not to be the greatest strategy for winning a war."
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The Han Empire under Emperor Wu-ti, 2002.
An overview of development of the Han Empire during the reign of Emperor Wu-ti.
2,525 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 5 sources, $ 93.95
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This paper assesses the Han Empire under the Emperor Wu-ti and discusses the pros and cons. In the end, any assessment of Emperor's Wu-ti's reign is mixed. On the positive side, his innovations shaped the development of the imperial state for centuries, while his military achievements shaped the territorial geography of China. However, these were accomplished at a considerable economic and human cost to the country as a whole.
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Trajan: Emperor of Rome, 2007.
A biography of life and legacy of Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus who become emperor of Rome.
3,192 words (approx. 12.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 92.95
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This paper examines the life and career of Marcus Ulpius Nerva Traianus otherwise known as Trajan. It looks at how Trajan was one of the Antonine Roman emperors who ruled the Empire from 98 AD to 117 AD, following the extremely short rule of Nerva. The paper also discusses how Trajan's rule was one of the most contentious in Roman history and how, although almost constantly at war, Trajan was also responsible for expanding the Roman Empire to its greatest limits.
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Introduction
Early Life
Career and Rise to Power
Dacian Wars
Further Campaigns
Period of Peace
Administration and Policies
Legacy-Honors and Reputation
Conclusion
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"Regardless of the political necessity of quashing the aggressive Dacian ruler, the Dacian Wars were less about retribution than they were of practical need. Dacia had value outside of its place as new territory for Rome. All of Trajan's campaigns came at a price, of course. His extended military campaigns were costly, in terms of lives, resources, and funds. Dacius also retained great strategic value, as well as wealth in "gold, silver, and essential minerals" (Kean 76). Wealth was not an incidental consideration when choosing to fight a war. Campbell states that "the extra cost of war might rather unpredictably be recouped by booty, as in Augustus' conquest of Egypt or Trajan's victory over Dacia" (86). "
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"Throwing the Emperor From His Horse", 2002.
A review of the book "Throwing the Emperor from His Horse: Portrait of a Village Leader in China" by Peter Sebolt on the political changes in the town of HouHua .
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper is a critical examination of Peter Sebolt's book, "Throwing the Emperor from His Horse: Portrait of a Village Leader in China". This book examines the many political changes that hit the town of HouHua from 1925 to 1995, yet also prove that these changes made little to no difference in the lives of those involved.
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The Emperor of Ocean Park"., 2002.
A review of Stephen L. Carter?s controversial novel "The Emperor of Ocean Park".
1,149 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 39.95
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This paper examines Stephen L. Carter?s "The Emperor of Ocean Park" about of a chain of events that begin with the death of a conservative African-American lawyer named Oliver Garland and how Oliver Garland?s life has to some extent been ruined by the fact that he has lost a chance to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court. It shows how Carter, through his protagonist, explores contemporary American political and academic life ? and the nature of race, class, and power in the United States today. It discusses how the subjects that are debated by the characters are certainly not new ones, the effect that a person?s race has on him or her, the extent to which inherited wealth affects one?s life, what difference feminism has or has not made in the lives of American women and how feminism (and gender) intersect with race.
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"But a closer reading of the text, and further reflection upon the experiences of men like Carter himself as well as other conservative black jurists like Clarence Thomas makes us question our initial reaction. The view of the author and of his protagonist seem alien to us not because we are unaware of the fact that there are powerful, wealthy blacks in the United States ? or even that there are powerful, wealthy, conservative blacks in the United States. Any disbelief that we feel over Talcott?s vision of the world as one in which personal connections among rich conservatives are what makes the political wheels go round stems not from a disbelief that there are blacks who think the way that Talcott does."
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