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Heroism, Leadership and Victory in Literature, 2002.
Examines the three concepts of heroism, leadership and victory in "The Aneid", "The Iliad" and "Henry V".
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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Heroism, victory and leadership are, indeed, unique but not unrelated literary concepts. They have been long defined originally within the ancient Greek works. Ultimately, that which defines heroism in the literary context is a journey that takes the hero away from society, transforms him while on the journey, and a triumphant return to impart new knowledge upon the community. Victory is clearly defined as an achieved domination of one party by the other - but true victory is much harder to define and more commonly achieved by isolating a set of parameters necessary to be met before victory can be achieved - often that victory comes at a cost to all parties because it is never really clean. Leadership, particularly in literature, is necessary to drive the hero to his goals and to take credit for a victory. The main character of the story does not always take up a leadership role, but they must respond and react to that role. It is the purpose of this paper to examine these three concepts in the context of the "Aneid", the "Iliad" and "Henry V".
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Crime in Old English Literature, 2004.
An argument that the predominant crime in Old English literature is that of anti-heroism through an analysis of the poem "The Battle of Maldon".
1,991 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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The paper outlines the role of the two Godrics' (the good and the bad) in the Old English poem "The Battle of Maldon" and analyses the beatification of Byhrtnoth. It sticks closely to the poem's use of language as a means of deciding that the main crime of Old English literature is anti-heroism. It expands from here, to surmise that this was the prevalent crime because of the payment of Danegeld and the reign of Aethelred.
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"Against a consideration of Byrhtnoth, then, I would like to consider the true perpetrators of the crime of anti-heroism in Maldon: Odda?s sons, who flee after their lord?s death, thus revoking the heroic ideal. I would like to consider first the role of the two Godrics? in the poem. Any reception of either, it must be noted, is moderated by the moral worth that Byrhtnoth instils in the poem. To put it simply, ?bad? Godric is ignoble, fleeing on his master?s horse, and ?good? Godric is virtuous, fighting till the death to avenge his lord. The fact that their names are identical forces one to assume that they are meant as comparative entities in the poem; more than this, there exists an alarming parity in the presentation of each Godric."
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Reagan's 1984 Victory over Mondale, 1990.
This paper analyzes the victory of Ronald Reagan over Walter Mondale in the Presidential election of 1984: American public's desire for continuity in leadership, economic issues, incumbency strength, foreign policy, political organization, power elites,
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 10 sources, $ 119.95
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"This study will analyze the victory of Ronald Reagan over Walter Mondale in the Presidential election of 1984. The basic argument of the study will be based on the theory that Reagan won because of the desire of the American people for continuity in leadership. This means that the people were generally satisfied with the first four years of the Reagan Administration and were more than willing to keep him in office for another four years. It also means that Mondale was unable to stir in the electorate the desire to change leaders in the White House. The basic issue in the election was the economy--those who had benefitted economically during the first four years of Reagan's presidency were eager to keep him in the White House; those who had not yet benefitted were convinced to some degree that they were more likely to benefit under Reagan than under Mondale; and Mondale ... "
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Victory in the American Revolution, 2003.
A discussion of the reasons for the colonies' victory in the American Revolution against the British.
1,961 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper examines how there was a certain inevitability about the American victory in the war against the British. It shows how it was a war of ideas based on natural rights philosophy and how the people wanted to change the world of lords and kings and were not going to give up. It looks at how the colonial militia had spirit and fortitude, and with their new war tactics, they held their own against the red coats. It discusses how the British themselves faced many practical difficulties. It analyzes how the Americans' moves were designed and coordinated, while poor communication and indecisiveness hindered the planning of the British. It also discusses the campaign of 1777, the Battle of Bunker Hill and the defeat at York Town.
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"Even though the American army was small compared to the British, but their military tactics and skills were excellent. The British firing techniques were also not effective. The commanders lined up their troops in lines, one line in front of the other. Then, the British soldiers fired, knelt down, and then reloaded their weapons. While the British were standing in the open, the Americans used guerrilla tactics and fired upon the redcoats while using the trees as protection. Almost defenseless to this American technique, the British lost many soldiers. The Americans knew how to fight effectively with their limited troops. Prussian soldier Steuben's training program was designed to equip American troops to fight in European fashion with modifications to provide for the increased use of light infantry."
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"Victory", 2003.
An analysis of Joseph Conrad's novel "Victory".
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper looks at the characters, theme, title and questions involved in Joseph Conrad's novel "Victory." It examines Conrad's inspiration for the story and the complexity of the character of Heyst.
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"Joseph Conrad was born on December in Berdichev Ukraine. Despite his speaking English as a second language, Conrad would eventually become one of the most admired novelists writing in English. Orphaned at a young age due to the death .."
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Franklin Roosevelt's Victory, 2001.
A discussion of Roosevelt's accomplishments in the courts and judiciary that won him support and victory.
4,070 words (approx. 16.3 pages), 15 sources, $ 109.95
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This paper takes a look at Franklin D, Roosevelt and his governmental successes in 1936. The author examines Roosevelt's judicial revolution during the time that marked his steps for victory and support.
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?I may give you an awful shock in about two weeks,? Franklin D. Roosevelt had confided to a close adviser on January 15, 1936.The Supreme Court had successively rejected his New Deal reforms meant to provide economic and social relief. Roosevelt resolved that the solution to the depression lay in the addition of new, liberal justices who would approve his programs. The next month, the president alarmed the nation with a proposal to reorganize the judiciary. The highly controversial ?court packing? bill generated ripples of protest and debate. While critics accused Roosevelt of scheming to expand his personal power, many began to reexamine current conditions to determine what was needed to overcome the standstill of the recovery from the Great Depression. The deteriorating economic and social conditions and a series of unpopular Supreme Court decisions opened doors to criticism and analysis of the nine justices, and after the court packing bill, the pressure from the president, Congress, and the public reached its pinnacle. The proposal itself died out without much success, but its consequences were momentous. The threat of the bill, along with Roosevelt?s awesome victory in 1936, drove the Supreme Court to abandon its mechanical interpretation of the Constitution and open its eyes to the ?plainest facts of our nation.? The bill played a key part in the judicial revolution process by acquiring the two swing votes that were the critical factors in the Court?s decisions. Later its pressure pushed many justices to retirement, allowing Roosevelt to crowd the Supreme Court with his supporters, and truly concretize his victory."
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Victory Square Park, 2008.
An overview of the geography and history behind Victory Square Park, Vancouver.
1,493 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper looks at Victory Square Park, a corner of land bordered in between West Hastings and West Pender Street in Vancouver. It examines how the location was once famous for being Vancouver's provincial courthouse which was torn down between 1911 and 1916 and reopened on West Georgia Street in the building now known as the Art Gallery. It discusses how the area is historic in great part because of its location, how it contains the war memorial the Cenotaph and how it was once the heart of the city's financial and legal activity. The paper also includes photos of the Square.
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"However, the Square is famous for much more than the Cenotaph. It was once the heart of the city's financial and legal activity: the Vancouver curb exchange operated across the road on Hastings Street; the Inns of Court structure, a rather rustic looking building next to what was once called Courthouse Square, was the centre for adjutant legal services; the Oddfellows Hall (now called the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Hall) was stationed south of the Inns of Court; most of the city's major banks were headquartered around the Square; the city's shopping district was positioned along nearby Hastings Street; to the south of the Square was the Central School (now Vancouver College); the city's main hospital stood nearby; and before the Courthouse's demolition major newspapers such as The Province, Sun and Dominion were set up around the periphery, though they no longer operate in this location today."
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The Altar of Victory, 2006.
A study of arguments made in 384 AD over the removal of the altar to Victory from the Roman senate house.
1,507 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 49.95
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This paper covers the arguments made by Symmachus, a polytheist leader, and Bishop Ambrose, a powerful early Christian, over the removal of the altar to Victory, a Roman goddess, from the senate house in Rome. The paper discusses the way in which the debate represented the last great struggle between Christians and polytheists (pagans) over state control.
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"The debate of 384 in Rome over the presence of the pagan altar of Victory in the senate house showed the final great struggle in Rome between paganism and Christianity. The pagans and the Christians, represented in letters to the emperor Valentinian II by Prefect of the City of Rome Quintus Aurelius Symmachus and the bishop of Milan, Ambrose, respectively, quarreled over whether to put back the recently removed altar, which was essentially the last great artifact demanding governmental adherence to pagan beliefs, and also whether to resume state financing of the Vestal Virgins and pagan priests, the most sacred public religious figures for the pagans. The two writers, in their attempts to persuade the young emperor, base their arguments mostly on historical or familial precedent, but ultimately, the most important aspect of the debate was the religion of the emperor himself."
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Victory Culture., 2004.
An analysis of Tom Engelhardt s book, "The End of Victory Culture".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper discusses the erosion of the victory culture narrative that sustained American imperialism until the end of WWII.
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"In "The End of Victory Culture", Tom Engelhardt provides readers with what one reviewer labels memoir history the merging of autobiography with historical events. In his memoir history Engelhardt provides an account of the nature and decline of a national narrative he labels victory culture. Victory culture pertains to the American military ideal one that reinforces the enemy as the evil."
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Women in Old English Literature, 2006.
This paper compares the representation of woman during the period of old English literature as depicted in "Beowulf" (anonymous) and in Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales".
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that, in "Beowulf", the epic verse of heroism and honor, the major and the majority of the minor characters are male with the women even Grendel's Mother, the monster's mother, appearing to be of little consequence; however, in Geoffrey Chaucer's stories, "The Wife of Bath" and "The Miller's Tale", female characters are central to the stories. The author points out that the Wife of Bath is the narrator of the tale and includes her own mini-autobiography before beginning her tale of the knight; the female character in "The Miller's Tale" is the central point of action, the reason the story moves forward. The paper relates that the women in "Beowulf" are portrayed as being either evil or good; whereas, in Chaucer's tales, the women move from being revered, as in "The Wife of Bath" to being instrumental in creating fools of men by using sexual powers.
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"Chaucer begins the "Miller's Tale" by describing the social circumstances surrounding the group. The Miller is drunk and some feel it would be best if he simply passed up his chance to speak and let someone else entertain, however the Miller insists and apologizes in advance for anything that he might say. This tale does not paint the female character as one of wisdom and loyalty as in the Wife's tale, but rather as a lusty young maiden, who much resembles the Wife herself. The Miller explains that his tale is about a carpenter, his young wife, a student and a clerk. The student boarded with the carpenter and his wife, and one day while the carpenter was away, the student came forth with his intentions to the wife, who readily accepted."
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The Pyrric Victory of 1763, 2002.
An evaluation of Kalm's imperial perspective on the Pyrric Victory of 1763.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This essay will argue that while Kalm's thesis is undeniably accurate, the British at the time were operating within the perspective of international power politics and were unable to see - as Kalm was able to as a foreign observer - the broader implications of their policies.
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Julius Caesar's Victory, 2004.
This paper explores the early life of Gaius Julius Caesar and offers an extensive review of his victory over the Gauls.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper covers the early life of Gaius Julius Caesar and gives an extensive account of his defeat of the Gauls. The paper also includes an outline of Caesar's life after the Gallic wars.
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"Gaius Julius Caesar was born by Caesarian section, according to legend, to Aurelia and Gaius Julius Caesar, a praetor, on July BCE. His family had noble patrician roots but they were not rich or influential during the period of his birth. His aunt Julia on his father's side was the wife of Gaius Marius, the leader of the Popular faction who had saved the Roman Republic several years earlier by defeating two German tribes, the Teutones and the Cimbri."
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An Analysis of Israel's Victory in the 1967 Six Day War, 2000.
A look at theories behind the outbreak of the Six Day War, and an explanation of Israel's victory.
5,850 words (approx. 23.4 pages), 16 sources, $ 140.95
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This paper presents a detailed look at the escalation of the Six Day War, the important events that catalyzed it, and the war itself, with a discussion of pertinent theories regarding the outbreak of war. The paper explains how Israel won the war and what aspects of her military and society enabled it.
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"The Six Day War of June 1967 was preceded with two years of constant terrorism that served as an indicator of impending war. Al Fateh, a militant Palestinian organization headed by Yasser Arafat, led the terrorist movement during 1965-67. They maintained headquarters in Syria and attacked from Jordan and Lebanon. Strategically located amidst Arab support, they received funding and arms from Syria, Egypt, Jordan, and Kuwait. ?It was alleged to be armed with Soviet and Czech weapons provided by Syria and the UAR, and to receive financial support from the UAR and Kuwait? (Keesing 1968, p10). In 1965, Al Fateh initiated 31 raids on Israel, responsible for numerous civilian deaths and injuries. Israel retaliated twice against the terrorist attacks on May 28 and September 5, and sent troops into the village of Es Samm, in Jordan, to destroy alleged bases, resulting in 18 Jordanian deaths, 134 injuries, and 127 buildings exploded by dynamite. These Israeli actions failed to dissuade terrorism in 1966 and instigated further Al Fateh aggression, intensifying hostilities between Israel and her Arab neighbors. (Draper 1968, 51)"
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Nazi Victory in Germany, 2003.
An analysis of Hitler's rise to power and how the Nazi party gained power in Germany.
3,918 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 27 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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This paper explains that there are a number of factors that led to the Nazi seizure of power. The paper examines the events leading up to the Nazi party's victory, including: the democratic Weimar Republic had always governed on shaky ground; the Depression of 1929 only gave opposition parties more force with which to crush it and create an authoritarian state. The paper then explores the methods used by Hitler to take advantage of the current situation and gain control of the government. Finally the paper looks at Hitler?s extraordinary use of propaganda to further destroy democracy and sway the disorientated masses toward the Right.
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"Through the use of unprecedented political exploitation, the Nazis were able to seize power in a country shattered by the failure of democracy and in the depths of a national crisis. The deep-seated weaknesses of the Weimar Republic were easily exploited in plunging the country into political crisis, and the Depression provided an essential backdrop for the radicalisation of the people toward extremist fringe parties. Hitler?s clever political manoeuvres both before and after 1929, which included joining the force against the Young Plan, and redirecting his energies toward rural Germany, combined with his unprecedented use of propaganda, however, proved to be the most essential factors in establishing the political force of the Nazis."
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The Suez Crisis of 1956: A Victory against Imperialism, 2002.
An examination of how the Suez Canal crisis impacted the Egyptian people.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper explains how the Suez crisis of 1956 marked a decisive military defeat, yet it was a great political and economic victory for President Nasser, Egypt, and the entire Arab world. It shows how the nationalization of the canal provided the Arab world with the hero it so badly needed. Nasser provided guidance for his people and also provided an end to the period of Western imperial dominance in Egypt.
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"With Nasser?s nationalization of Suez, the Western powers were furious regarded the nationalization as ?theft.? What came to be known as the Tripartite aggression in the East, the collaboration of Britain, France, and Israel all began to deploy troops for Suez immediately.10 All of the involved nations had their concerns with Nasser?s nationalization of the canal, but the four nations most chiefly concerned with the affair were Britain, France, the United States, and Israel.11 The Western powers of Britain, France, and the United States were much more concerned with the economic aspect of its nationalization, rather than the physical usage of it. For the West, Suez represented the quickest, most economical means of shipping to India and the far East. Both Britain and France had major economic interests in the canal12 and British ships represented seventy percent of the canal?s daily traffic. As Terrence Robertson put it, the Suez canal was ?the spinal cord of the British Empire.?13 With respect to the United States, the only reason that they did not take immediate military action is that of the ramifications it would have had on the Cold War and their already tense relationship with the Soviet Union.14 Other reasons for hostility among the Westerners include the fact that Nasser had been aiding the Algerians in their movement against the French, Israel was angry about their banishment from the gulf of Aqueba and perhaps from Suez altogether upon total Egyptian control."
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