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Edward Gibbon, 2008.
This paper discusses the life and works of Roman Empire historian Edward Gibbon.
1,567 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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The paper relates that Edward Gibbon's "History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" has impacted much of history including the development of the American Republic. The paper looks at Gibbon's background and discusses Gibbon's beliefs on how it was possible that Rome had been such a dominant force in the ancient world for more than a millennium. The paper concludes that it may be worthwhile for us today to review Gibbon's work to determine the similarities between that time and now and what the future may bring.
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"When names of historians are mentioned, it is rare that Edward Gibbon Wakefield is among them. Perhaps for those historians or individuals who study this particular area he is recognized, but for others he either remains nameless or as a footnote. Even those who have studied the man and his times have many unanswered questions. Yet, his History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire has impacted much of history including the development of the American Republic."
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Edward Gibbon, 2004.
A research paper on the famous historiographer who wrote 'The "Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire".
2,201 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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A discussion of the life and contribution of Edward Gibbon. The paper gives a brief background of the historian and then summarizes the major points raised in the book, including Christianity, the rise of the empire, the Ceasars and the reasons for the fall of the great empire.
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"The British historian, Edward Gibbon (1737-1794) is well-known for his monumental masterpiece, "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire". His major accomplishment in this book was that he articulates the basic causations of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire in his famous book. Many people would argue that Gibbon??s main point of the causation was the triumph of the barbarism and the church; but according to his writing, although he mentions those two factors a lot, the internal problems, which are the failure of the emperor and the domination of the Praetorian Guards, were the causation to the fall of the Empire. Gibbon has been given credits on his brilliant critiques on the history, and his modern way of writing history, but he has paid too much attention on the wars than the social factors, and he overemphasizes the influence of the historical figures whereas neglected the function of the mass. In addition to it, he condemns too much on the Christianity with out an impartial judgment, which draws him on the waves of the critiques. However, his criticism, his huge references, and his modern way of composing historiography outweigh his weakness in this work, and make him one of the greatest historians in human history."
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Edward Taylor and Jonathan Edwards: A Theological Comparison, 2001.
This paper is a comparison of two pastors in Colonial America, Edward Taylor and Jonathan Edwards.
990 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper looks at two Colonial American pastors, Edward Taylor and Jonathan Edwards. The role these men played in the lives of the people is examined in detail since during these times, all theological knowledge was derived from their local pastor. A pastor was their only connection to God and one's learning how to get to heaven, therefore his correct interpretation of the Bible was crucial to their spirituality. Through their sermons, each of these men hoped to lead their congregations to salvation, but they had different methods of achieving this goal. Taylor used love, joy, praise and worship while Edwards used fear, revenge, hatred, dark imagery, and scorn.
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"Taylor?s ?Joy?? is a poem about the souls of ?saints? (people who were devout members of the church while living) traveling in the ?coach? of Jesus? arms toward heaven (3,5). Taylor uses this imagined scenario to demonstrate to his congregation the right way to live while on earth, and how one gets to heaven. The saints sing for joy as they travel, ?Enfir?de with holy Flame!(7). If something ?slips? (i.e. their faith or righteousness) they fix it in haste, and are made more superior in the eyes of God than before (13). Taylor is trying to convey to congregants that God notices the rectification of a sin. Taylor says that in all areas of life ?publick, and private, any And secret too,? that one is to praise God and act in accordance with His will (19,20). Taylor proclaims that on the way to heaven, the ?saints? see other souls who aren?t in Christ?s protective arms (25-28). He emphasizes that they can get to heaven as well if they mend their ways."
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Chet Edwards, 2006.
A discussion of the history and political career of Congressman Chet Edwards.
1,035 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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The paper discusses Congressman Chet Edwards who has served in the House of Representatives and currently represents the 17th Congressional District in Texas. The writer examines Edwards' voting records and considers Edwards a middle-of-the-road, conservative democrat. The paper demonstrates that Edwards' voting record reflects the demographics of the region which is ethnically diverse, rooted in traditional industries like transportation and agriculture, and also boasts a substantial number of young college-age voters who tend toward liberalism. The paper concludes that Congressman Chet Edwards' narrow win in the last election, could explain his shift in recent voting behavior on liberal issues.
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"Edwards' pro-labor voting record also coincides with Democratic Party values. Congressman Edwards has slipped slightly in his accordance with the liberal values espoused by Americans for Democratic Action but generally can be considered an emblematic democrat. However, Edwards' record on environmental issues shows that he veers far from left-leaning democrats regarding the conflict between certain sectors of business (energy and construction for example) and environmental protection."
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Edward II, 2005.
This paper explores in detail the history of Edward II, King of England from 1307 to 1327, who is considered one of the least competent of all British monarchs.
4,835 words (approx. 19.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 123.95
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The paper explains that the reign of Edward I was characterized by military conquest, legislative progress and positive political achievement; however, this apparently secure political structure collapsed under Edward II and his reign ended with a revolution in which he was deposed. The author points out that a large part of Edward II's failure can be attributed to his inability to maintain the impetus of the war with Scotland that his father had begun. The paper relates that Edward II, as a king, failed to gain the respect of his people and his inability to lead them and inspire them meant that when he sent his emissaries to raise troops for him, they simply refused to obey.
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"Trouble began to erupt in 1308, at the time of Edward's marriage to Isabella of France. An important group of magnates signed an agreement that, while stressing their loyalty to the crown, stated the need to reform "things which have been done before this time contrary to his honour and the rights of his crown, and the oppressions which have been done and are still being done to his people." Historians believe that the wordage in this demand was deliberately vague and interpret it as referring to the question of Gaveston as well as administrative abuses. The king's coronation took place with a new clause in his oath that bound him to observe the laws and customs chosen by the "community of the realm." The clause was eventually used by the Earl of Lincoln in a demand to exile Gaveston."
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?Edward and God?, 2006.
A literary analysis of Milan Kundera's Edward and God" from his short story collection, "Laughable Loves".
1,740 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper explores ways that Milan Kundera uses plot, setting, figurative language, irony, symbols and other devices, to direct the protagonist Edward in "Edward and God" toward a surprising, ironical, smile toward God in church.
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"That charge had been based on the older brother's sleeping through Stalin's death and laughing about it in public the following day (the comical sight of the elaborately-grieving Miss Chechahkova, a fellow student and loyal Stalinist, is what had really made him laugh so long and hard). But Miss Chechahkova, being the good servant of the State she is and therefore none too amused, reported him to the department. For that, he was jettisoned from the school and forced to find an altogether new future profession. Now Miss Chechahkova, all grown up, middle-aged, lonely, and ugly, is the directress of the department that once expelled his brother, however, and could give Edward a job."
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King Edward I's Castle-Building Scheme, 2004.
Considers the costs, consequences, and effectiveness of Edward's castle-building scheme as a military tactic.
2,187 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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The reign of King Edward I (1272-1307) was marked by almost constant military activity in the British Isles and France. Edward?s policy of expansion and conquest in Scotland and Wales was aggressive and successful. This paper examines one of the more notable characteristics of Edward?s warlike policies, the construction of a large number of castles, mostly in Wales, as centers of military and civilian administration in conquered territories. The paper focuses on six of these castles, namely Flint, Rhuddlan, Conwy, Caernarfon, Harlech, and Beaumaris.
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"Whereas at other sites such as Harlech and Caernarfon the site had offered defensive advantages, at Beaumaris the castle was constructed on a flat, largely featureless marsh, so it had to create all its defensive advantages itself. The result is a highly developed plan using concentric curtain walls, round and D-shaped towers, and two vast gatehouses. It followed the established pattern of having its own dock and access to the sea, and a town was to have been constructed within its own, integrated, defenses. The town was never founded and the castle never completed, the demands of wars, not only in Wales but also in Scotland and France, rendering the expense untenable."
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Sir David Edward, 2006.
This paper compares and contrasts the approaches of Judge Sir David Edward on the EU and the ECJ.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 13 sources, $ 115.95
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The paper relates how Sir David Edward and the making of substantive European law have become fairly conjoined in the minds of most legal observers over the course of the past decade-and-a-half. With this in mind, the paper briefly discusses Judge Edward's steady rise to the top of his profession, as well as the maturation of the peculiar institution - the European Court of Justice - with which he is most associated. Just as importantly, the paper examines the evolution of the European Union, for without this Union's emergence and growth, the story of David Edward would be dramatically different.
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Jonathan Edwards, 2002.
A study on the life of eighteenth century New England leader Jonathan Edwards.
2,458 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This paper traces the life of Jonathan Edwards, zealous New England religious leader whose fiery sermons and brilliant oratory resulted in people flocking to churches across the country in a bid to redeem their sins. The paper shows how Edwards' conversion sermons grew into a conflagration in the entire East Coast in 1743 and soon came to be known as the "Great Awakening". Edwards' fiery description of hell and its damnations ? especially in his horrifying sermon, entitled ?Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God? -- drew people to such ferventness and trembling that those who could not take it even committed suicide.
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"Edwards viewed the overwhelming change of hearts in the people as evidence of God?s Hand, redeeming New England and expounded this in his works, ?The Distinguishing Marks of a Work of the Spirit of God? (1741) and ?Some Thoughts Concerning the Present Revival? (1743), wherein he defended that view of the revival as an authentic sign of God?s working with them and in their midst. He was deeply passionate over the revival and its authenticity and brought to the people the constant awareness of the need to enter through the narrow gate to God?s Kingdom. He urged for constancy and mercilessness in searching oneself, and reminded them endlessly about their congregation with God. He was a severe and severely demanding pastor who left nothing to chance by leaving everything to God, so that in 1742, he drew up a formal covenant through the blood of Jesus Christ and had his followers sign it to bind them visibly as true and sincere believers (Hollinger)."
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Franklin and Edwards, 2007.
This paper discusses the impact of American history's greatest intellectuals, Benjamin Franklin and Jonathan Edwards.
1,107 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper compares and contrasts how Benjamin Franklin and Jonathan Edwards, two disparate but profoundly influential individuals, both changed the course of American history. The paper shows how Franklin immortalized himself as a pragmatist and accomplished the ideal American Dream. The paper looks at how Edwards used his knowledge and blending of Enlightenment philosophy to revitalize the religious zeal of New England.
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"The dawn of American enlightenment started with two of American history's greatest intellectuals, Benjamin Franklin and Jonathan Edwards. Both of these individuals were ahead of their times and utilized their profound impact on the American colonial period to change the face of the United States. They were the leaders of the American enlightenment era. Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, in his lifetime he served as an inventor, publisher, writer, and statesmen and much more, many view him as the consummate perfection of the American Dream. Jonathan Edwards, another savant within the colonial era was a Congregational preacher, theologian and missionary."
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Edward IV, 2007.
This paper analyzes Edward IV's success as king of England in the Middle Ages.
2,869 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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The paper relates that in many ways, Edward IV improved the lives of the courtiers and the commoners. The paper also shows how he spent many of his years at war, actually lost his throne for a brief period, overspent and overtaxed his subjects and struggled with court intrigue mostly brought on by power playing families. The paper concludes, however, that Edward can be considered a great king for several reasons, including the fact that he left England a far more stable and strong country than when he had became king.
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"Edward IV was born in Rouen, France, on April 28, 1442, to Richard, Duke of York, and his young wife, Cecily Neville. At the time, Richard was serving as Lieutenant-General of English France, a position that took the young couple away from their homeland and set up the baby Edward for a life dominated by military action. Cecily was from a prestigious family in Northumberland. When her family was united with the House of York through the marriage, it was obvious that their children would be part of the court. Historians have long speculated about the paternity of young Edward as he did not resemble his father at all and his mother was suspected of having a relationship with a guardsman named Blackburn. However, no real evidence has ever been presented to support that supposition."
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Edward L. Bernays, 2004.
An analysis of Edward L. Bernays, press agent, publicist, and public relations counselor.
3,136 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper examines the practice of public relations produced by Edward L. Bernays?s way of looking at information dissemination. The paper also looks at more recent advances in thinking about the function of communications between what are lately termed ?stakeholders? in any given public enterprise. The paper presents a result that reveals that public relations is still operating much as Bernays designed it to do.
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Edward L. Bernays in Brief
Modern Approaches to Bernays?s Creation
Ethics Enters the Debate
How Many Flavors?
Conclusion
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"During a career that spanned more than 80 years, Bernays was billed as a press agent, publicist and public relations counselor, depending on the styling needed for acceptance at any given moment, and had some major accomplishments most Americans would not realize were not ?always there? but rather were attributable to Bernays? engineering of the public belief system. For example, he got Americans to eat bananas and children to like washing with Ivory soap. He humanized President Calvin Coolidge, and talked William Paley into making news a very strong component of his fledgling Columbia Broadcasting System, or CBS. None of these could be viewed as a bad thing."
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The Work of Edward Taylor, 2005.
A review of the work of Edward Taylor in relation to the politics of the Puritan era.
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This paper considers the nature of the poetry of Edward Taylor as related to changes in Puritan doctrine over a century or so, beginning with changes in what has been called "the master idea" of the New England Puritans and the doctrine of the national covenant. According to this paper, the national covenant was entered into with God, a covenant that became a half-covenant, while Edwards still celebrated the deeper meaning of the covenant in his poetry.
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"The Puritan era was not one long period of sameness, and many of the beliefs and attitudes of the Puritans changed over time. Some of these changes are reflected in the literature of the era, as in the works of Edward Taylor. Although Taylor supported the half-way covenant, his poems suggest an anxiety regarding election and God's grace more in keeping with earlier Puritanism. The Puritans followed what was called "the master idea" of the New England Puritans, the doctrine of the national covenant, a covenant entered into with God. Because of this covenant, the Puritans invested the colony with a legitimacy that transcended the royal prerogative: As the current repository of God's truth, the destiny of the settlement was linked to a far grander imperative. The measure of New England was the success with which the community fulfilled its covenantal obligation to God (Weisman 121)."
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Edward Abbey and Barry Lopez, 2007.
This paper analyzes Edward Abbey and Barry Lopez; writers who were passionate about nature and the environment.
3,661 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 101.95
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The paper presents parallels between Edward Abbey and Barry Lopez. The paper discusses how Abbey became a fierce defender of nature and of life and how in his writing, he emphasized his personal belief that opinions without action are pleasant to talk about, but achieve very little in the final analysis. The paper examines how Lopez brings to light the beauty and complexity of nature as it relates to the human life. The paper shows how both writers have entertained, activated and motivated readers towards a better understanding of the world around them. The paper explains that while Abbey was more vocal and aggressive in his approach, both men have earned a valued place in the world of environmental activism in their own unique way.
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Introduction
The Life, Times and Writings of Edward Abbey
Barry Lopez in Life and Literature
Conclusion
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"Edward Abbey was a native Pennsylvanian, having been born in Indiana, PA on January 29, 1927, spending his infancy and early life, as he described it, "(living) at the end of a red dog dirt road"(Duryee). His early life, being the child of parents who were simple country dwellers in the Appalachian hills of Pennsylvania, developed in the young Abbey an intense interest in the irony of the simplicity and complexity of nature, which was much like his own personality. Because of his growing up in an atmosphere of people who embraced nature and the value of all forms of life, Abbey became a fierce defender of nature and of life; in fact, there was a pivotal event in his early life that reinforced these core beliefs and indeed shaped his future."
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Edward Titchner versus Max Wertheimer, 2008.
A comparison of Edward Titchner and Max Wertheimer and their respective structural and gestalt theories.
1,588 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 51.95
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This paper provides a brief review of two major psychological theorists - Edward Titchner and Max Wertheimer. It provides a brief biographical sketch of each theorist and then describes and analyzes their respective structural and Gestalt theories and schools of psychology. The paper then compares and contrasts the two schools of psychology.
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Titchner versus Wertheimer
Edward Titchner
Max Wertheimer
Gestalt Psychology
Comparing Structural and Gestalt
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"Walter (1997) distinguishes between Wertheimer's Gestalt and Titchner's approach based on the conscious mind. Researchers (Rausch, 1949 and Hoeth, 1979 as cited by Walter, 1997) believe that if Titchner defines the conscious mind as knowledge based on interactions the individual can recall and then verbalize in what might be called self-determination, then Titchner is ignoring the unconscious in his rational based view. Wertheimer, on the other hand, doesn't believe the unconscious has any more to do with self-determination than does the conscious mind, "the inaccessible no less than the accessible, the ground no less than the distinguishable figure, the functionally bound...no less than that which is seen, the visual constant...no less than the visual variable" (Rausch, 1949 and Hoeth, 1979 as cited by Walter, 1997)."
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