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Charles De Gaulle and French Conflicts with NATO, 2003.
This paper explores Charles De Gaulle and his widely criticized view that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was simply a tool for Americanization.
1,621 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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The paper is divided up into three sections. The first section is a brief history of the events that led up to De Gaulle's decision to withdraw France from NATO. His opinions are given, as well as the pros and cons of having a European power leave NATO at the height of the Cold War. This section, as well as the entire paper, is written from the perspective that De Gaulle felt that the eventual Americanization of world affairs would only lead to disaster. The second section is an analysis of what happened to France politically after De Gaulle left NATO. Specific events, such as France becoming more autonomous in European affairs, are given, and how France began to rebuild the pride it had lost after World War II is discussed. Finally, the last section deals with De Gaulle as a politician. His strengths of verbal persuasion and commitment to returning France to a world power status are discussed, as is how he felt that NATO was standing in the way of French progress.
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"After World War II, the countries of Europe were ravaged by a war that caused millions of causalities and billions of dollars worth of damage to farms and businesses. France had suffered greatly due to the occupation of Nazi Germany, but upon the liberation of the country by The Allies and the appointment of the popular French resistance hero General Charles De Gaulle as head of the provisional government in 1945, a new Europe was looking to be born in the wake of the deadliest war in human history. Europe would be greatly influenced in the coming decades by the spread of communism and by both America's and The Soviet Union's foreign policies, but in the midst of this struggle for control over Europe, France would remain steadfast in it's political and social independence as Charles De Gaulle was passionate about making France a power in the world once more. This desire to return France to her past glory and De Gaulle's aspiration to remove American, British and Soviet influence from France's own foreign policy decisions were prime reasons for De Gaulle's displeasure with the NATO Alliance and which would eventually cause De Gaulle to remove and distance France from the complexity of entangling alliances after World War II. With France strongly against the NATO agreement that was signed in 1949, De Gaulle attempted to rebuild Europe with France being the main power instead of allowing "foreign meddling in France's political agenda"."
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Charles de Gaulle, 2001.
His leadership & importance as a French political figure. Free French & WWII; retirement in post-war era & re-emergence in 1958 as founder of the Fifth Republic; his foreign policy; views on European integration, Algeria, Cold War.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 8 sources, $ 119.95
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"Charles de Gaulle has a strong claim to be the most important French political figure of the 20th century, and arguably the most important Western European political figure in the second half of that century. Indeed, de Gaulle might reasonably be called the Father of Europe, in its contemporary form, for no one -- not even Konrad Adenauer -- did more to create a sensibility of Europe as an independent force in world affairs, a sensibility that began to emerge well before the end of the Cold War, and which has taken on new force and definition with the end of the East-West division across the center of Europe."
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Charles de Foucauld, 2002.
Discusses the life of French missionary, Charles Eugenie de Foucauld, and the spiritual method he followed, called "Via Negativa".
1,412 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper is a biographical account of Charles de Foucald. It briefly recounts his childhood, his early adult years, and the adventurous life he lead before he became a religious mystic. The paper then looks at the effect time spent in Africa had on Foucald and how it later led to his spiritual conversion. His devotion to his religion, his beliefs, and his writings are also covered in this paper. Finally, the paper looks at the religious fraternities inspired by Foucald and how the members of these fraternities live their lives according to Foucald's tradition.
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"Charles Eugenie de Foucauld (1858 -1916) was a French Missionary in the Sahara who underwent a spiritual conversion in the desert. He was a religious mystic who followed the 'negative' mode of spiritual awareness. This means that he reduced his self-importance or ego in the face of a complete devotion to God. This spiritual method is called 'Via Negativa' and is well-suited to desolate areas such as deserts and involves a way of understanding God, stressing humility and supplication to Divine Will. His life and work, credited with being the inspiration of a religious group known as the Congregation of the Little Brothers of Jesus, continued the ancient tradition of Desert Spirituality into the 20th century."
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"The Spirit of Laws" ( Charles De Montesquieu ), 1999.
Critical analysis of 18th Cent. social & political theorist's major work.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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"Charles de Montesquieu, in his major work on social and political theory, The Spirit of Laws, explores, among other subjects, the impact of the physical environment, history, and social customs on the development of political institutions. This study will examine his approach, focusing on his emphasis on the establishment of the right government for the right people and culture at the right place and time. This approach sets Montesquieu apart from most political theorists who generally focus on one ideal government. Montesquieu seems at first glance to take a far less judgmental and moralistic attitude than most such theorists, accepting societies and their institutions as inevitably varied according to their particular needs. However, the deeper one delves into his writing and ideas, the clearer it becomes that he is shaped by the.."
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Paul Valery's "Introduction de la Methode de Leonard de Vinci", 2002.
This paper compares a quote taken from Paul Valery's "Introduction de la Methode de Leonard de Vinci" and to Salman Rushdie's "Haroun and the Sea of Stories".
1,090 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper reviews the specific pieces by Valery and Rushdie and other pertinent supportive material. The paper concludes that Valery was a man of words who often felt that those who used them didn't know their power. The author feels that Valery knew the power of words but often felt the "gift" to write was not empowering.
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"His quote, "Beauty is a way of death. The novelty, the intensity, the strangeness, in a word, all the values of shock supplant it", can be likened to the hunter who loves the hunt more than the eventual catch. So it is with words for Valery. It is the process, the thinking, the effort that fascinates him-not the work itself. Perhaps that is because he left the world of literature for the analytical and precise world of science."
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Charles Dickens, 2005.
This paper discusses the life, works and participation in social activities of Charles Dickens, the nineteenth century English novelist.
2,920 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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This paper explains that Charles Dickens was one of the most admired and great fictional intellects of all time; only Shakespeare can compete with his creativity. The author points out that Dickens' quick grasp of conversation helped him to create colorful characters through their own words. The paper relates that Dickens was not only a writer but also a public figure, extensively regarded as the best after-dinner speaker, the best part-time actor of his day and a mythic figure.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Life of Charles Dickens
The Works of Charles Dickens
Life Experiences of Charles Dickens
Contributions of Charles Dickens
Social Class according to Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens on Childhood
Conclusion
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"Charles Dickens was born on 7th February 1812 to John and Elizabeth Dickens. His father John Dickens worked as a clerk at the Navy pay office in Portsmouth. He later worked in Chatham and Charles the second of seven children went to the local school. John Dickens found it hard to afford for his growing family with his scanty income. In 1822, the family shifted to Camden Town in London. John Dickens unpaid sum had become so huge that all the household goods were sold. As he was not able to convince his creditors, he was arrested and sent to Marshalsea Prison. Charles found work at Warren's Blacking Factory at the age of twelve and he was paid six shillings a week for covering shoe black bottles. Six months after John was sent to prison, one of his relatives died leaving behind a large sum of money. John used this money to pay off his debts and he left the prison. Some money he used for educating Charles in a nearby private school, Wellington House Academy."
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Charles V and Murad III, 2007.
A comparison of the reigns of Charles V and Murad III.
3,078 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the reigns of Charles V, ruler of the Holy Roman Empire to that of Murad III, ruler of the Ottoman empire. The author states that the men were vastly different from one another. But despite their differences, there are many similarities in the reigns of Charles V and Murad III, as both men were mediocre leaders who achieved limited success in their roles. While both men certainly faced difficult circumstances during their rules, the paper describes them as also helping to orchestrate their own failings through personal weaknesses and poor decisions. The author concludes that Charles V and Murad III had similar results: both men left their empires weaker then they found them, and both men helped initiate or expand the process by which their empires decayed.
Outline:
Military Miscues
Unwise Policy Decisions
Underappreciated Threats
Worse than They Found It
Conclusion
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"Murad III, quite similarly, was challenged by internal and external forces, which largely went unchecked as he withdrew from affairs of state. Internally, he faced dissatisfaction publicly and within his inner circle as his harem exerted significant influence over political decisions. Further, his unwise monetary policy led to a revolt among his soldiers. Externally, the growth of the Ottoman Empire dove into stagnation during his rule, and the once-invincible military showed weakness during its conflicts with Persia and Austria."
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Charles Dickens Crusader for Social Change, 1999.
An examination of Charles Dickens' desire to improve society through his works "Oliver Twist" and "Great Expectations".
3,991 words (approx. 16.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 108.95
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The paper examines Charles Dickens' life, analyzes the cause of and reviews his activities for, social activism. The paper examines both "Oliver Twist" and "Great Expectations" and reviews Dickens' own correspondence about the book to show the author's feelings about the social causes he championed. In conclusion, the paper shows how Dickens' helped to bring about needed changes in society.
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Introduction: The Life of Charles Dickens
Oliver Twist
Great Expectations
Conclusion
Works Cited
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"Dickens was not yet writing fiction. He did begin to show an interest in the improper treatment of the poor and children. He started writing essays criticizing the social conditions in England. "Dickens became interested in the subject of Social Reform and started contributing articles to the radical newspaper the True Sun" (http://lang. Nagova-u.ac.jp/~matsouka/Dickens.html). Newspapers in England had to pay a 4d. stamp duty. Most liberal papers did not pay the tax, because it drove the cost of the newspaper to high, which prevented the lower classes -who the newspapers believed they were writing for-from purchasing the paper. The True Sun, however, did pay the tax and was a success... Dickens still felt the need to do more to reform society. He started writing novels that ridiculed the ruling classes based on his experiences and observations."
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Themes in Charles Dickens's Work, 2004.
An analysis of three literary works by Charles Dickens, "Oliver Twist", "Nicholas Nickleby"s and "A Christmas Carol"s focusing on the common themes in these works.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes three works by Charles Dickens: "Oliver Twist"; "Nicholas Nickleby"; and "A Christmas Carol". The paper discusses the use of prevalent themes throughout the three works. There are many themes present in these three works by Charles Dickens, from good versus evil to the plight of London's children and good triumphing in the end. However, the main theme in these three works is industrialization and the urbanization of society. Each represents "modern times" in Dickens's day and the way the poor were treated in a continually industrializing society.
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"Each of these touching and classic Dickens' novels is the story of triumph over evil, but they all also chronicle the life of the poor in England's increasingly mechanized and industrialized society of the 1800s. In "Oliver Twist," Dickens portrays the fate of many orphans who were forced to work for their keep even at young ages. Actually, the "poor laws" forced entire families to break up and fend for themselves, as this historian notes, "Forced to leave their homes and sell their possessions, many families found themselves unable to get out of the workhouse once they were in it (and they were separated, with husbands, wives, and children sent to different places)" (Glancy 42). Dickens' hoped to make the plight of the poor more well known and understood with all three of these books, and "Oliver Twist," which first appeared in serialized form, really did bring the plight of the poor home to the world's readers."
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Charles V, 2003.
A discussion on why Charles V failed in his pursuit of a great Renaissance superpower.
2,465 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper studies the strategy of King Charles V to become a great Renaissance superpower and analyses and evalutes whether these plans to bring his vast Empire that was a Euro sceptics nightmare together were bound to fail. It looks at the factors that influenced Charles V planning and policy making, the extension of the power of the Hapsburg dynasty throughout Europe, the unity of his domains, the defense of Catholic Europe against enemies from within, the problem of Lutheranism from within Germany and the almost continuous conflict with France and the threat of Turkish invasion.
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"Charles strategy was that he always tried to be in the part of his Empire were he was most needed and were loyalty and unity appeared to be seeping. For example to promote unity in Spain Charles made a real effort to pose as the good Spaniard by staying in Spain for seven years from 1522-29, learning to speak Spanish and by marrying a Portuguese wife Isabella. This was also a necessary strategy as Charles must have appeared wholly foreign to his subjects, and being foreign would not inspire loyalty and unity. During his stay in Spain Charles established a monarchical relationship with the Spanish towns by
listening to the petitions of his Spanish subjects, and Charles removed corrupt administrators and officials to restore business and economic confidence."
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The Influential Charles Darwin, 2002.
Provides an overview of the life and theories of Charles Darwin and how they impacted the world around him.
1,593 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses how, out of many scientists during the 19th century, Charles Darwin greatly challenged the status quo with his revolutionary theories of evolution and natural selection. It looks at how,, after a humble start, Charles Robert Darwin rose to challenge the status quo with his revolutionary theories and how many of his most controversial theories ended up by replacing the commonly accepted ideas of the time and are now accepted as simple facts of life. It shows how without the hard work and research of Darwin, we would still be unaware of the reasons why different people and different generations have certain features, and,most importantly, where we, as a human race, come from.
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"Darwin was more comfortable at Cambridge than he was at Edinburgh. Author Janet Browne claims, "Darwin came to feel at home, relaxed and confident among people mostly from the same kind of background as himself - people with similar professional aspirations and familiar, if conventional, social graces"(91). Darwin spent his first year at Cambridge uneventfully, but over the summer, he began to regret missing out on the "college experience". During his second year at Cambridge, Charles had a rather hard time settling in and started heading for failure, but he managed to pull himself back up in the third year and save his degree. A reputable author describes Darwin's last few weeks at school: "Darwin's final examinations were scheduled for January 1831. Study and anxiety made him miserable for weeks beforehand, but when the results were posted, he ranked 10th in a class of 178" (Stefoff 39)."
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Machiavelli's Prince, Adolph Hitler, and Charles V, 2000.
An evaluation of some of the principles stated in "The Prince", and their relation to two leaders of the past: Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire, and Adolf Hitler.
7,350 words (approx. 29.4 pages), 17 sources, $ 162.95
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This detailed paper provides history on Machiavelli, Hitler, and Charles V. Hitler and Charles V are held to five of Machiavelli's core principles, and for each are measured by how Machiavellian their acts were. Further comparisons are drawn between the teachings of Locke and Rousseau. Machiavelli set forth ideas on how a leader should rule, this paper addresses whether or not leaders should follow his advice.
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"Through the ages, Machiavelli has been remembered in mostly a negative sense. His book, The Prince, has many controversial opinions in it about how a leader should rule, and it has even been called a book inspired by the devil. The Prince is considered by many to be the Bible of realpolitik, a belief that politics is based on practical and material factors rather than on theoretical or ethical objectives. This paper will evaluate some of the principles stated in The Prince, and their relation to two leaders of the past: Charles V of the Holy Roman Empire, and Adolf Hitler. Charles V lived at a time of change, during the pinnacle of the Protestant Reformation. He spent his life trying to deal with this problem, before ultimately reaching a conclusion shortly before his death. Adolf Hitler is perhaps the most well-known ruler in history. He was a German Dictator whose need for power and glory spawned World War II. He is remembered not only for his excellent leadership skills, but also for the atrocities he committed against his fellow man during the Holocaust. By comparing these leaders to the Prince, one can assess to what degree they are Machiavellian. "
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How Far did Charles I Pursue Conciliatory Policies in 1640-42 ?, 1998.
An assessment of the relationship between Charles I and the Long Parliament in the two years leading to the English Civil War.
2,610 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 7 sources, $ 78.95
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An examination of the breakdown of the relationship between Charles and the Long Parliament. An assessment of the impact of the Army Plot, the trial and execution of Strafford and Laud, and an appraisal of the importance of the Grand Remonstrance. The paper looks at the motives of both sides, what drove them, their beliefs and their aims. An answer to the question as to whether Charles could be trusted.
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"There is an assumption in the question that Charles I did, in fact, attempt to reconcile himself with his Parliament in the period between the calling of the Short Parliament and the outbreak of the Civil War. An examination of his actions and policies will show that while he appeared on the surface to have acquiesced in most of the situations which caused a strain in the relationship between the Crown and Parliament, his primary intention was the restoration of what he considered to be the traditional hierarchy of government. His acts and concessions to Parliament were all, according to Anderson (Aspects of History), aimed at buying himself time until he could find himself in a position to hit back at those who had limited the royal prerogative. There is an alternative view, put forward by Royalist propagandists, that Charles acted in good faith and that the falling out of 1642 was primarily due to the position that Pym and his party had found themselves in. That position, one of consistent pressure for more and greater concessions from the King, meant that Charles was the injured party and was intent on rescuing his country from the illegal acts of his Parliament. This view, which we shall look at later, is not one which carried the majority of contemporary opinion with it, especially the opinions of those in London, who saw Charles' intentions as being hostile to good government and opposed to a return of the situation pre-1625."
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Charles V, 2004.
This paper is a biography of Charles V, Emperor of Europe.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper is a biography of Charles V, Emperor of Europe, one of the most important rulers in European history. The paper describes Charles V's historical significance and how he affected the Renaissance and the Reformation. The paper also includes references to his family and blood line.
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"Emperor Charles V was one of the most important ruling personalities in European history. The lottery of birth placed Charles at the center of a genealogical network that covered half of Europe. His father Philip was Duke of Burgundy. His grandfather was Emperor Maximilian of Austria. His mother Joanna was daughter of Isabella and Ferdinand, Spain's Catholic monarchs."
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