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Franco-Prussian War, 2007.
This paper gives a brief historic background of the Franco-Prussian War.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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This paper briefly yet succinctly describes the events that lead up to the Franco-Prussian War. Additionally highlighted are the major battles and prominent leaders of the conflict. The author also describes the social, economic and political consequences of the war. The paper concludes by citing reasons for the German victory, which primarily included a better trained and equipped army.
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"Chancellor of Prussia, Otto Von Bismarck, had apparently edited a message made public that led the French to believe they had been insulted. Bismarck, who wanted to reform the German Federation, regarded France's interference in the unification process as an obstruction (Franco). When in 1867, Bismarck ordered Prussian troops to Luxemburg, France perceived this as a move intended to insult relations between the two powers (Franco)."
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The Franco-Prussian War, 2004.
A review and analysis of Gordon A. Craig's "From Bismarck to Adenauer" and David Wetzel's "A Duel of Giants".
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper critiques two books on the Franco-Prussian War: "From Bismarck to Adenauer" by Gordon A. Craig and "A Duel of Giants" by David Wetzel. The paper focuses on the diplomacy, the roles of Bismarck and Napoleon III and Bismark's stagecraft and his primary goal.
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American Civil War and Franco-Prussian War, 2005.
This article discusses and compares the American civil war and Franco-Prussian war.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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In this paper, the writer looks at similarities between the American Civil War and the Franco-Prussian war. The writer explains that these two wars, as the first modern industrial wars, were similar in their power to mobilize, organize and deploy mass conscript armies. The writer contends that the American Civil War took much longer due to deficiencies in Northern military leadership.
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"This research paper compares and contrasts military and some related political aspects of the American Civil War and the Franco-Prussian War. Both of these wars involved the mobilization, organization and deployment on a continental scale of mass conscription armies, armed with powerful standardized weapons of the early industrial era. Both wars caused carnage and casualties among the participants on a theretofore unprecedented scale, especially the American Civil War, which lasted more than four years while the active combat phase ... "
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Otto Von Bismarck and the Unification of Germany, 2008.
An analysis of the role of Otto Von Bismarck in the unification of Germany, particularly looking at the Second War of Schleswig, the Austro-Prussian War and the Franco-Prussian War.
2,153 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper explores the processes by which Otto Von Bismarck engineered the unification of Germany between 1854 and 1885. It argues that Bismarck used three wars as the key stages in this process: the Second War of Schleswig, the Austro-Prussian War and the Franco-Prussian War. The paper also discusses the central role that Bismarck played in these conflicts, even where he did not actually initiate them.
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Introduction
Bismarck's Rise: The Plan Take Shape
The Second War of Schleswig and the Austro-Prussian War
The Franco-Prussian War and German Unification
Conclusion
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"One of the most fascinating aspects of the Second War of Schleswig was how Bismarck embarked upon the conflict against the opposition of most other German states, as expressed in the Diet's refusal to give Prussia a loan for the war. It was due to this deficiency that Bismarck entered into an alliance with Austria (Stern 40). In this analysis, this war is particularly significant as we can see in it a concrete example of how deftly Bismarck was pursuing his plan for Prussian dominance of Germany. From the perspective of the other German states, one historian notes, "their less flexible minds could never grasp that Bismarck harbored several alternatives, hoping to realize the most desirable one that political conditions would allow" (Stern 40)."
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Origins of World War I, 2008.
This paper provides an outline of Chapter 2 of "Origins of the War" by Sidney B. Fay.
982 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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The paper reviews Chapter 2 of "Origins of the War" by Sidney B. Fay entitled "The System of Secret Alliances, 1871-1890: Domination of the Eastern Empires". The paper looks at Fay's analysis of the consequences of the Franco-Prussian War, the allegiance of Russia, Austria and Germany known as the League of the Three Emperors and its dissolution. The paper also outlines Fay's perspective on the Austro-German Alliance, the recreation of the Alliance of the Three Emperors, the Russo-German "Re-Insurance Treaty," the Triple Alliance, Romania Alliance and Franco-Russian Alliance. In addition, the paper looks at how Fay highlights the end of the Eastern Empire domination and the wheels being set in motion toward World War I.
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Consequences of the Franco-Prussian War
League of the Three Emperors, 1872-1878
Near Eastern Crisis, 1875-1878
Austro-German Alliance of 1879
Alliance of the Three Emperors, 1881-1887
Russo-German "Re-Insurance treaty," 1887-1890
Triple Alliance of 1882
Romania Alliance of 1883
Breakdown of the Wire to Russia in 1890
German Relations, 1871-1890
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"In this section, Fay discusses how Germany had remained politically and socially weak from the time of the Thirty Years War in the seventeenth century, and was subject to French policy, which was determined to keep Germany weak and divided. Germany dealt with the problem directly and expelled Austria from its rule by the Prussian victory at Sadowa, and established the North German Federation, although under Prussian rule. France was now the underling and Germany was the strong enemy. Bismarck was highly criticized by the French for the annexation of Alsace-Lorraine, however, Fay's view is that Bismarck was just doing what is common during war and after victory. Nonetheless, Fay surmises that this decision was so pervasive and so angered France that it became one of the main underlying causes for World War I. In essence, Fay lays the fault of World War I right on the doorstep of Germany."
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Hitler And Franco, 2002.
Contends that Hitler's continued relationship with Franco was beneficial to Nazi Germany objectives.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 10 sources, $ 95.95
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Contends that Hitler's continued relationship with Franco was beneficial to Nazi Germany objectives. Discusses the relationship as based on a mutual desire for political power, financial prosperity and land acquisition. Hitler's role in the Spanish Civil War. Franco & "neutral" Spain aiding Hitler in World War II. Quest for power of both men.
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"Adolph Hitler and General Francisco Franco were very much alike, according to author Gabrielle Ashford Hodges, in that their "access to unprecedented military, civil, and legal power enables them to impose the tyranny of play-ground politics upon entire nations" (52). The relationship between Hitler and Franco appears to have been largely based on a mutual desire for political power, financial prosperity, and the acquisition of strategically placed lands. Often nations who are torn as to which side to support in times of war will side with the enemies of their enemies (Tyree A17). Hitler helped Franco and his right-wing forces defeat Spain's Popular Front army to win the Spanish civil war in April 1939, and Franco unofficially helped Nazi Germany during World War II (Bowen). Hitler had created ..."
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Franco as an Opportunist, 2003.
Argues that Francisco Franco was, in fact, more of an opportunist than a Nationalist or a Fascist.
899 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper uses the Spanish Revolution to show that Francisco Franco exploited Catholicism and other Spanish cultural sentiments in order to gain support and power. The writer argues that, more than a Fascist or a Nationalist, Franco was simply a clever opportunist.
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"Although Franco has been described as a Nationalist and a Fascist, in reality, just as Mussolini and Hitler exploited internal economic depression and negative international relations, Francisco Franco exploited the internal conflict and religious persecution which accompanied it to achieve personal power. Franco did have genuine Catholic beliefs, but not as strong as he portrayed them. Even though Franco had fascist ideas and tendencies, he was truly just an opportunist who saw a chance to seize total power and took it and was ?inspired and recommended by the powers protecting him? (Ranzato, 70) to turn to fascism."
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Veronica Franco, 2002.
A discussion of the life of the famous courtesan Veronica Franco including her trial for witchcraft.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper examines the social system of Venice (regarding women) in 16th century Venice and attempts to understand what happened in Venice to women during the witch craze. Women at that time were either categorized as angels or courtesans, an upper-class prostitute, known for her extreme beauty, extravagant dress, and intellect in all subjects. It looks at the life of the most famous courtesan Veronica Franco who was a famed poetess, sought-after courtesan and even a national asset when she used her beauty to convince King Henry III to give Venice ships for a battle and how she was eventually brought before the Inquisition and was tried for magical incantations and witchcraft in 1580.
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"Superstitious magic was not at all uncommon in Venice, especially for courtesans. Furthermore, Venice is one of the only locations during the witch craze that never put someone to death or severely tortured them on the charge of witchcraft. (The inquisition probably charged the majority of these people with ?heresy? instead of witchcraft, and undoubtedly the heretic were put to death and/or tortured). The superstitious magic that many courtesans performed was a kind of love magic, called martelli."
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"The Prussian Officer", 2002.
A review of the novel "The Prussian Officer" by D.H. Lawrence.
1,065 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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In this analysis of the short story, "The Prussian Officer", by D.H. Lawrence, the author examines the main character and the relationship that he develops with his orderly. It also looks at the themes of jealousy, love and resentment.
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"The aristocratic officer had cut himself off from the world. He is something of a recluse and would rather be away from all people and all things except for his orderly. He has no real desire or passion for the world around him, or even for life. He wishes to only live inside of himself-with his orderly. "The officer is a study in stifled passion and blandness. He wants to possess; perhaps he even wants to love, however, he doesn't know how to express his feelings. He, for perhaps the first time in his life, has experienced a very human and passionate emotion-jealousy."
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Franco-Spanish Relations in the 20th Century, 1996.
Overview of relations between Spain & France since the rise of Francisco Franco in 1936 through the current regime of Juan Carlos.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 11 sources, $ 55.95
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"Relations between different national states are affected by both internal and external forces. In the European Community, the participating states have been bound together by agreements offering mutual economic benefits, but this does not mean there are no longer any problems or tensions between individual states. Spain was long a particular problem in Europe because of the dictatorship that ruled it, but since the end of that rule, Spain has tried to interact with the international community to a greater degree. Relations between Spain and France serve as an example.
Spain was formerly under a system of personal rule established in 1936. The monarchy was reestablished in 1975. This followed the death of Francisco Franco, the ruler since 1936. He had run a rigidly centralized, unitary state, but the 1978.."
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Evolution of the Prussian Hero Archetype, 1999.
An examination of the Prussian Hero archetype from before 1800 to the present, including the changes it underwent in the 19th century.
4,604 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 10 sources, $ 119.95
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"The evolution of the hero archetype in the Prussian military in the nineteenth century is an inevitable result of the evolution of the Prussian army itself occurred in that period. The hero ideal before 1800, which evolved from the ancient Germanic tribes? vision of what a young warrior should be, represented nobility, bravery, honor, glory, and loyalty. These traits were passed from generation to generation, encouraged by the emperors of the Hohenzollern Dynasty, and emulated by young Prussian noble men. "
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The Franco-American War on Culture, 2007.
This paper explores cultural imperialism and France's battle against globalization.
3,649 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 101.95
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The paper presents a study on imperialism with a focus on France and her battle against English as an international language. The paper shows how France's battle against the use of English as the main language of the world is essentially a fight against globalization and the loss of French culture. The paper examines French cinema and its war against Hollywood.
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"On March 23rd, 2006, during a meeting in Brussels, Jacques Chirac, the President of the French Republic, followed by two of his ministers, went out of the room when Ernest-Antoine Seillieres, the boss of the European bosses and former boss of the MEDEF, started delivering a speech in English. However bizarre or ludicrous this attitude may seem to many, whether French or not, it indicates something important as far as language is concerned. It reveals the omnipresence of the English language: even though translation was available - for, in the European Union, all languages of the member-states are official - a Frenchman chose to express himself in a foreign tongue. Why didn't he stick to his native language?"
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Changing Warfare, 1999.
An analysis of the major wars occurring between 1860 and 1960 and the influence of technological development and tactics on their outcomes.
3,000 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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An examination of the changing nature of warfare between 1860 and 1960 and a look at the reasons for these changes. The paper also attempts to define the change in the structure of wars over this period of time by considering whether wars are always decided by one major battle, or if there are more complicated factors to explain the outcomes of each war.
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Analysis of the American Civil War
European conflicts-Austro-Prussian and Franco-Prussian Wars.
The Boer War-colonialism and the development of guerilla warfare.
The surprise victory of the Japanese in the Russo-Japanese conflict.
The reasons for the Allied victories in the First and Second World Wars-how technology was implicated.
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu in 1954-the importance of environmental knowledge in warfare.
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"In 1909, F.T. Marinetti stated that, 'We will glorify war-the world's only hygiene-militarism, patriotism, the destructive gesture of freedom-bringers, beautiful ideas worth dying for, and scorn for woman.' This belief in the glory of war held by many at the turn of the century, was completely changed with the horrific events of two world wars in 1914 and 1939. Indeed, the basic principle of the concept known as 'total war' practised throughout many twentieth century conflicts was largely unheard of in the previous century. In contrast to the majority of conflicts in the nineteenth century, the distinction between civilians and soldiers of the twentieth century became increasingly blurred. In examining past wars we can observe that changes have taken place both regarding the principles and technology of war. "
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Origins and Impact of German Unification on Europe, 2004.
Examines the impact and historical significance of the unity of the German states after the Napoleonic Wars and their implication on changing Europe.
5,234 words (approx. 20.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 130.95
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The paper is a historical examination into the German national movement that began after the Napoleonic Wars in Europe. The desire for unity among the German states, mainly between Prussia and Austria, would eventually be a main reason for World War I and World War II. This in the desire to see a Greater Germany exist as the competing power in Europe by the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as an opposition to English, French and Russian domination of the continent. The paper is divided up into three main parts. The first section gives a history of the Napoleonic Wars and the growing concept of nationalism in the German states under Napoleon. It was this hope for unity that helped push the French back and convince the world that German unity was in the best interest as a buffer to further French aggression. The second part of the paper deals with the unification of the German states and the problems and progress that existed from the time of 1815-1870. The growing industrial movement is heavily discussed as being the backbone to the new German Confederation of states. The rivalry that existed between Austria and Prussia, which eventually splintered Austria from the Confederation, is also discussed and how the German nation became stronger due to a more powerful Prussian influence. A complete investigation into German culture, economics and military system of the 19th century is given in this section in a very detailed manner. Repeated sources from English observers and German politicians give an insight into how Germany began to grow as a European power during the middle 19th century. A huge part of this section deals with the German economy and their desire to match England in terms of economic dominance of Europe. The German economic system is examined, run by a harsh yet amazingly efficient centralized government that maximizes output and production from its workers. Finally, the last section deals with the establishment of the German Empire, and how nationalism completely took over Germany as the predominant unifying factor of the German people. The Franco-Prussian War and the subsequent territorial grabs by Otto Von Bismarck and Kaiser Wilhelm The First are discussed, right up until the outbreak of World War I where Germany has officially taken its place as the predominant military and economic power on the continent.
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"Throughout the history of Europe, there have been numerous incidents in which a country will affect the entirety of the continent through political, economic or cultural means. These influences upon fellow European countries usually tended to be permanent changes, whether it was the religious division that came upon The Protestant split or The French Revolution's impact on neighboring countries. However, the one event that changed the course of European history and would eventually impact every European nation was the unification of the Germany city-states into a conglomerated country in 1815. Through this development of a united Germany at the Congress of Vienna, Europe would be forever changed and would be forced to compete with Germanic ideals that the new nation would sponsor as it began to build up a nationalistic Germany. What the European powers saw as a means of ending local rivalries and improving economic trade and prosperity to the former states of the Holy Roman Empire, the unification of the German people would taint any optimistic expectations of peaceful coexistence in Europe for the latter half of the 19th century and would take on much more dangerous and bloody connotations as the 20th century unfolded. The united country of Germany, through a series of beliefs and practices that each German citizen began to trust while the country was building itself in the 19th century, would become one of the most dominant and influential nations in European history. These principles were the strong nationalistic feelings that came from the pride and love of what it was to be German, the growing industrial practices that began to be developed in German economic production, and the emphasis on military dignity and strength of the army, coupled with the German tendency to give powerful prominence to German military leaders, would become grounds for building a nation that would tower over the European political environment for years."
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Clara Barton, 2004.
Brief history of Clara Barton's contributions to the field of nursing.
1,119 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains how during the Civil War Clara Barton became a pioneer in the field of nursing. She helped soldier on the battle front, and identified missing bodies after the war. It looks at how, after going to Europe during the Franco-Prussian war, she started the American branch of the International Red Cross.
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"Clara Barton was a pioneer in American nursing. She helped improve medical conditions during the Civil War and was the founder of the American Red Cross. I have always been interested in World War II, and I initially wanted to research a nurse who served in the armed services during it, but I was unable to find enough information about one person to be able to write about. So, I went back further in history and came across Clara Barton as someone who had not only served her country greatly during the Civil War, but had also helped the families of the men she nursed, and had taken an administrative role as the founder and president of the American branch of the International Red Cross. I believe that Clara Barton not only touched the lives of the people she worked with, but also changed them, and this is why I chose to research her."
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