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"The History Of The Franks" ( Gregory Of Tours ) and "The Life Of Charlemagne" ( Einhard ), 1999.
Compares these works on the relationship between the King and the Church and their relative powers in the Medieval Period.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, $ 39.95
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"The relationship between the King and the Church in the Medieval Period varied somewhat according to the country involved. Differences can be perceived in the era of the Franks as depicted in the book by Gregory of Tours, The History of the Franks and in the world of Charlemagne as depicted by Einhard in his The Life of Charlemagne.
During the era described by Gregory of Tours, the church was in the process of establishing itself in Europe and was working on guiding the people and their leaders slowly away from the pagan ideologies that had prevailed to that time.
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"The relationship between the King and the Church in the Medieval Period varied somewhat according to the country involved. Differences can be perceived in the era of the Franks as depicted in the book by Gregory of Tours, The History of the Franks and in the world of Charlemagne as depicted by Einhard in his The Life of Charlemagne.
During the era described by Gregory of Tours, the church was in the process of establishing itself in Europe and was working on guiding the people and their leaders slowly away from the pagan ideologies that had prevailed to that time. Religion is a major theme in the book by Gregory, which is not surprising since he himself was a cleric and would become a bishop. He notes how the Christians were persecuted by the Vandals and others: "At this period the churches of God were assailed with..."
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"History of the Franks", 2002.
A discussion of the Bishops and the State in "History of the Franks" by Gregory of Tours.
1,416 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 0 sources, $ 47.95
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This paper examines the historical narrative "History of the Franks" by Gregory of Tours which gives an insight into how sixth century Europe encompasses a time when the standard of separation between divine and bureaucratic was simply not evident. It discusses how the relationship between the State and the Bishops of the Holy Roman Church was complex in the least. The position of Bishop was prized and held by only those who were powerful enough by birth to rise to it and the relationship between the Crown and the Bishops involved a give and take that encompassed power, privilege and occasionally even a man?s very life.
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"Historical occurrences of plague, war, crop failure ending with starvation and a never ceasing list of physical ailments, that could take a person from this world to the next it is no wonder that people felt inclined to embrace piety to the one true church, Catholic. This is especially true of all those who held enough power through lineage to establish real authority over others. With an eminent end the State chose to embrace Catholicism and fight heresy. The Bishopric was not only the most sought after and prestigious position a person could hold it held true fundamental power, as one is shown throughout The History of the Franks but especially in the proclamation of belief in the decisions made at the council of Nicaea."
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Gregory of Tours, 2001.
An examination of Saint Gregory of Tours's famous work, "History of the Frank People".
3,400 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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This essays examines, in a scholarly fashion, these three schools of historical interpretation, with reference to both Gregory?s "History of the Frank People", as well as several 20th century contributions critiquing that work. The first section of the essay examines Gregory?s intellectual influences regarding his histories and his role as Bishop of Tours; the second section examines postmodern interpretations of Gregory as a bishop and as a historian; the third section examines the social history of Gregory?s time and how it affected his work, "The History of the Franks".
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"Several schools of historiography may be examined to determine the historical significance of Gregory?s work, The History of the Franks. Most of the historiography dealing with Gregory?s work has been recorded in the twentieth century. Historians such as Walter Goffart, Lewis Thorpe, Patrick J. Geary, Kevin Knight, Jean-Jacques Ampere, Emil H. Walter, and M. L. W. Laistner are all influenced by, and critical of Gregory?s Histories. These historians all discuss Gregory?s writings in accordance with various schools of historical interpretation including intellectual history, postmodern history, and from a socialist historical perspective."
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Monarch and Church, 2002.
Discusses the relationship between monarch(s) and the Church in "The Life of Charlemagne" by Einhard and Gregory of Tours' "History of the Franks".
1,036 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the treatment of the relationship between monarchy and the Church in the books "The Life of Charlemagne" by Einhard and Gregory, Bishop of Tours' "History of the Franks". The two writers describe an interdependent Church and monarchy in which the religious or spiritual intensity of a given ruler was often less significant in shaping Church-State relationships than other matters. The paper shows that both books demonstrate that Church and kings interacted for mutual advantage and because, in the wake of the dissolution of the Roman Empire and throughout the so-called "Dark Ages," the monarchy and the Church emerged as the only two normative institutions in a fragmented social system.
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"Gregory (p. 33) has commented that among the early kings of the Franks, Childeric was "excessively wanton." Though a ruler, this early king was in no sense as religious as his son Clovis, who also experienced conflicts with the Church and despoiled many of the Church's sanctuaries until he became uninvolved in "heathen error" (Gregory, p. 37). Gregory (pp. 40-41) comments that Clovis was introduced to Christianity at the urging of his wife and helped to accept the Church through the agency of Saint Remi, Bishop of Rheims. From that time on, Gregory argues that Clovis became a more successful king and warrior and better able to care for the needs of his people. He built numerous churches and enjoyed the support of the Church, which was anxious to extend its own control and helped Clovis crush the heretics by its aid and extend his kingdom over all the Gauls (Gregory, p. 53)."
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Anne Frank's "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl", 2004.
This paper discusses the psychology of fear as presented in "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank.
1,535 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper explains that Anne Frank in her bibliography "Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl", being a typical teenage girl, was incredibly emotional. The author points out that the circumstance in which she recorded these sentiments was such that they were always overshadowed by her immense fear. The paper relates that, in the first few diary entries written in the Annex, although slightly afraid, Frank does not realize the true level of danger she is in and therefore fills page after page with detailed but mundane descriptions of daily life in the Annex. The author then explains that, as Frank matures, she begins to empathize with the apprehensiveness felt by the adults and, as a result, her fear begins to increase. The paper stresses that, in a child's mind, death is not a feasible occurrence; therefore, she can allow herself to believe that she does not fear it.
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'In this entry, as well as many others, she discusses her constant fears of being caught by the Germans while hiding in the secret annex with her family. This entry is especially powerful because it sheds light on the fact that, in such small cramped conditions, there is little to do but let your mind wander. When put in a situation where you can not talk or laugh too loudly for fear of capture, all that one is left with is his or her thoughts and for a young girl, this can cause immense fright. As she points out on this same page of her diary, everything she says or does leads her back to thoughts of fear."
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Work Life and Family Life, 2003.
Discusses issues involved in these two major aspects of life.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, $ 63.95
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Shows conflicts between the two. Examines the problem of achieving a balance between both. Discusses stresses felt by workers and the need of employers to be less demanding and workers to accept responsibility for balancing their lives.
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"There are several unique phases of individual growth identified by Stanley (2002), as moving the individual from a first adolescent job to graduation from high school or college and on to working and living as a single adult, moving into autonomous ..."
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"Life After Life" ( Raymond Moody ), 1996.
Examines 15 common stages of experience of near-death phenomenon(NDE)
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, $ 47.95
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" This study will examine the fifteen different kinds of experiences described by Raymond A. Moody, Jr. in Life After Life: The Investigation of A Phenomenon---Survival of Bodily Death. These experiences are features of the dying experience. Moody's book depends on the accounts of individuals who have "died" and returned from that experience. Therefore, it cannot be seen as a scientific work. Moody admits that a "proof" of these experiences are not "presently possible" (xvi). If the reader is to get anything out of the book, he or she must open his or her heart and mind to the possibility of the near-death experience.
Moody wants to try to answer the question "What is it like to die?" (1). For such an answer, he goes to people who have had, or who claim to have had, an experience in which they have physically "died" and come back to life. They are the only ones.."
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Early Medieval Culture, 2004.
An analysis of early medieval culture through a review of "The Rule of Benedict" by Saint Benedict, "The History of the Franks" by Gregory, and "On the True Doctrine" by Celsus.
1,040 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses how, during the early medieval period in Europe ranging between more or less 300AD and 600AD, three traditions were prevalent, each exerting its influence in the culture of the time. It looks at how the Roman culture, although still very influential in Europe at the time, was fast losing its power as Rome deteriorated and how other influences, such as the invading Germanic forces, were joining the Roman culture in Europe. It shows how, most notably, Christianity and its Church was a fast-growing and increasingly powerful force during these times. It analyzes the extent of each influence by examining "The Rule of Benedict" by Saint Benedict, "The History of the Franks" by Gregory, and "On the True Doctrine", by Celsus, as representative of the early medieval culture and its frequently opposing influential forces.
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The Christian Culture
The Roman Tradition
The Germanic Tradition
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"The History of the Franks by Gregory on the other hand, demonstrates a more na?ve view of Christianity. Its focus, insofar as it is influenced by the Christian tradition, is on the supernatural aspect. Gregory for example relates several stories with St. Martin and his religious power as the central character. This saint, a former Roman soldier, worked among the rural population of Gaul and won many superstitious hearts for the Christian cause. Gregory, growing up in an environment filled with such influences, inherited this superstitious character from his parents and his social setting. This manifests itself in the trust Gregory placed in religious relics and their power to protect him."
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"The River of God - A New History of Christian Origins", 2002.
A literary review of Gregory J. Riley's "The River of God - A New History of Christian Origins".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper reviews the book "The River of God - A New History of Christian Origins" by Gregory J. Riley. The paper shows how in the book, Riley tends to focus on the historical aspects of Christian origins that are often ignored by scholars. It shows how it is found that majority of the researchers of Christianity confine their subject matter to the inspiration from the Greek and Roman. They also confuse Rabbinic Judaism with the Judaism of Jesus' times. Prof. Riley however, takes into account Middle Eastern religious history to our search for God.
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"He also adds to Greek ideas of Orphism, Pythagoreanism and Plato, by throwing light on the Egyptian and Persian Zoroastrian impact on the progress of Christian concepts of afterlife. Riley highlights the role of Persian Zoroastrianism to make us understand the concept of Satan and God. He includes an in-depth account of how the ancient religious models of God from the East and West including Greek science added to our understanding of our body and soul and the creation of the doctrine of the Trinity in the fourth century. The River of God cannot be taken as a generalized synopsis of world religions because it concentrates on the development of Christianity from so many different religions. Prof. Riley writes on the development of Christianity from a wider perspective. Some scholars will have trivial objection on some of the details and generalizations, but one thing that can be concluded on this book ?The River of God? is that it?s a very good resource for strengthening our understanding of God."
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Derek Gregory's "The Colonial Present", 2007.
This paper reviews Derek Gregory's book "The Colonial Present: Afghanistan, Palestine, Iraq", which examines the war on terror based on the history of U.S. and British involvement in the region going back decades.
1,735 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper explains that Derek Gregory, in "The Colonial Present", spends much of the book describing the actions of Britain and the U.S. in trying to impose control over the peoples of the region. The author points out that former colonial regions of the world are virtually all encumbered today by tensions and state failures because of the condition these regions were left in when the colonial powers withdrew. The paper states that the Middle East, which has been of strategic importance to both countries for some time, often served as a staging ground for conflicts with the Soviet Union; however, the way the West has related to the Middle East has changed since 9-11. The author criticizes that Gregory, a geographer, does not delve deeply into the internal divisions now causing the factional war in Iraq.
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"Many of the states in the Middle East are marked by repressive policies, violations of human rights, and non-democratic cultures. The irony is that most of these regimes were set up or propped up by Britain, France, and the United States in decades past, a fact which Gregory says means that the U.S. and the other nations area not innocent, which also helps explain the anger now directed at the West by the Arab world. Gregory notes how many people are asking questions about the guilt of the West and the response of the Middle East, and he says he does not intend to decide which view is correct but only to note the dichotomy they produce."
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Gregory Hines, 2005.
A tribute to actor, dancer and choreographer, Gregory Hines.
1,228 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper looks at the life and contributions of Gregory Hines, one of the most highly acclaimed choreographers, dramatic and comic actors, singers and directors of his time. It explains how his childhood and upbringing helped him develop the unique form of tap-dancing which became his trademark. The writer also mentions several of the shows that Hines was involved in.
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"The "Pied Piper of modern tap", Gregory Hines, died of liver cancer, on August 9th, 2003, at age 57, in Los Angeles. When he died, "the shock reverberated through a number of worlds (because) he had shone in so many ways" (Jowitt). Gregory Hines was not only a superb dancer, actor, director, and choreographer, but was also a major figure in the revitalization of tap dancing in the late 20th century, in America ("Hines, Gregory"). He was "noted for his virtuosity, rhythm, and expressive style, and was credited with having modernized the form and facilitated its return to motion pictures" ("Hines, Gregory Oliver"). In his honor, the lights of Broadway were dimmed three days after his untimely death (Brennan). It was a memorial to one of the most gifted artists to have ever graced Broadway."
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Pope Gregory VII (A.D. 1015-1085), 2005.
This paper discusses the power struggle between Pope Gregory VII and King Henry IV.
1,760 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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This paper explains that the Church led by Pope Gregory VII was very politically active in 11th century Europe: They ultimately had the power to exile an Emperor of an entire Empire. The author points out that this created a long time rivalry between the two powers, the sacred and the secular worlds. The paper concludes that, although his reforms had not gone 100% to plan, they put a system of ideas in place for which Pope Gregory VII must be well valued and respected because his expressions and ideas are still common place in today's society.
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"Gregory felt that Emperors of the time were very deficient as rulers, for he felt they lacked the intelligence and common sense to rule an Empire. He felt because of family ties, and the inadequate father-son rulings that the rulers were corrupting society. For the most part he felt these rulers were very greedy and participated in very immoral behavior. He knew they were using their power to their advantage and felt it was not right. In the second letter to Hermann, Bishop of Metz he states: "what then will happen to those who have caused death to thousands of persons for the sake of the glory of this world? "
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Gregory Bateson, 2003.
A discussion of the psychological theories of Gregory Bateson.
1,840 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 63.95
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This paper deals with the theories of psychologist Gregory Bateson, primarily his theory of cybernetic epistemology. The paper begins by discussion the variables of the continuous process of interaction. The paper explores the mind as an integral part of the system, not a separate component. The paper also addresses the need for a holistic perspective of the world, and asks how this fits in with Bateson's theory of learning.
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"Drawing from the concept of cybernetics, Bateson proposed a different way of how people should perceive and think about the world. Instead of thinking in terms of the linear and limited cause-effect relationship, people should..."
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"Life in the Fast Lane, Life in the Ditch", 2008.
A review of Buzz Hargrove's text, "Life in the Fast Lane, Life in the Ditch" with relation to the new challenges facing the North American auto industry.
1,880 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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This paper reviews a short address by Buzz Hargrove entitled, "Life in the Fast Lane, Life in the Ditch." The paper reviews the text from ethical, complexity theory and globalization perspectives. It particularly discusses Hargrove's text with relation to the new challenges facing the North American auto industry and its relationship to the Japanese.
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"Having performed the valuable governance function of re-framing the Hargrove article through three different lenses, this writer cleaves to the view that Hargrove is fundamentally right in many ways; after all, globalization and international trade should not (at least in theory) create and perpetuate inequalities. At the same time, Hargrove's belief that the old Auto Trade Pact will resuscitate things is much too sanguine; the auto sector in this part of the world will also need to become more open to the potentialities of new global markets and to new technologies if it hopes to reverse its fall. On the whole, however, Hargrove's article is rational and deserving of attention."
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Gregory Nava's Film "El Norte", 1990.
This paper discusses the issue of culture clash between Latin America and the U.S.as seen in Gregory Nava's 1984 film "El Norte": Plot, characters and themes.
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"This paper will be concerned with the issue of culture clash as seen in the film El Norte. This independent film was made in the United States in the year 1983. However, although it is an American film, El Norte is unusual because "eighty percent of the screenplay is in Spanish" (O'Brien 211). The film was directed by a Latino filmmaker named Gregory Nava. Nava's wife, Anne Thomas, produced the film, and Nava and Thomas together wrote the screenplay. El Norte is a fictional film which is based on a real social issue. Specifically, it deals with the plight of Central Americans who flee from the dictatorships of their homelands in the hopes of finding both refuge and opportunity in "the north," or America.
The first part of the film takes place in the tiny village of San Pedro in Guatemala. Enrique and Rosa are two young Indian ... "
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