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Hungarians in Slovenia, 2001.
Discusses issues of ethnic identity, history and the current status of Hungarians in Slovenia. Demographic make-up of Slovenia.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, $ 55.95
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"One of the great questions facing any people who are an ethnic minority in their own society is whether they should try to preserve their sense of ethnicity, their sense of apartness, or if they should attempt to merge their own sense of ethnicity into a greater sense of nationality. This paper examines the status of Hungarians in Slovenia, how they have maintained their sense of self amid a larger population that is not always sympathetic to the ethnic identity of its subpopulations.
In order to understand the position in which Hungarians in Slovenia Hungary find themselves, it may be useful to understand more broadly the history of Slovenia itself. It is important to note that a very large measure of ethnic identity comes from understanding how one is different from one?s neighbors. People not only define themselves as like their families and other ..."
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The Reasons for the Fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, 2000.
An analysis which concludes that the Austro-Hungarian Empire fell due to a lack of real power.
4,662 words (approx. 18.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 120.95
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This essay argues that the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was due to a lack of real power. The paper demonstrates how, after 1848, the Empire?s strength was derived from alliances with other nations, and then explains the consequences of such a reliance.
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"The existence of an empire over many centuries, or even into relatively modern times, often supposes great intrinsical power associated with such an empire. The task of expanding, dominating and controlling resources from which such power is derived is an enormous task. In the case of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, however, much of the power associated with the monarchy was present due to reasons other than a monopolization of resources or violence. It is said that the pen is mightier than the sword, and in the case of the Habsburgs, this proverb is easily proven. The military and diplomatic alliances forged, stumbled on, and generally experienced by Austro-Hungary were, to a large degree, responsible for the maintenance of the central European power. Of course, no monarchy wishes its power to be derived from the associations it has with other states, but for the lack of any other source of power, it does have its benefits. These benefits are sometimes more than outweighed by the obligations such alliances impose, and the consequences of breaking such alliances. The Habsburg monarchy was no stranger to these consequences, as they had a great deal to do with the eventual dissolution of the empire."
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The Austria-Hungarian Empire, 2002.
This paper discusses the Austria-Hungarian Empire from 1867 - 1918.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper defines the strengths and weaknesses found in the alliance of the governments of Austria and Hungary prior to the First World War. The author shows that while the strengths found within this unification were unique and powerful, the weaknesses found within the political, economic, and social areas of this alliance proved to eventually destroy the Empire.
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Slovenia: Politics, 1989-1998, 1999.
Discusses the political transformation of this republic once part of Yugoslavia. Examines its population, independence, organization, parties, leadership, elections and democracy.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 3 sources, $ 63.95
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This research paper discusses the political transformation in Slovenia since the end of the Cold War and the disintegration of the former Yugoslavia in 1991. Slovenia rapidly achieved independence and established a multiparty democracy
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"POLITICAL CHANGES IN SLOVENIA SINCE 1989
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This research paper discusses the political transformation in Slovenia since the end of the Cold War and the disintegration of the former Yugoslavia in 1991. Slovenia rapidly achieved independence and established a multiparty democracy. It was able to do so largely because of its economic strength and resources, its relative ethnic homogeneity and its distance from the major wars that have devastated the former Yugoslavia. Free and fair elections have been held. Its politics since the Cold War have been dominated by a left-of-center coalition of social democratic parties, but, recently, its coalition government has included center-right and rightist parties, following the resurgence of rightist sentiment in the mid-1990s. Although Slovenia has had ..."
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The 1956 Hungarian Revolution, 2007.
A discussion of the book "The Bridge at Andau" by James A. Michener.
1,622 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 52.95
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The paper relates that "The Bridge at Andau" served to inform the world of the situation behind the Iron Curtain and was a call for action for the world's assistance to Hungary. "The Bridge at Andau" is a compilation of stories from Hungarian refugees who crossed the bridge during the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. The paper discusses their life before and after the Soviet rule and their hopes and dreams which remain despite their loss. The paper relates that the book is a historical account in essence, but the stories remain thought-provoking and touching, an insight into the plights of a country that succumbed to severe Communist idealism. The paper contends that Michener has the talent of depicting the drama behind the facts, thus the suffering and emotions endured by those he interviewed were reflected well in the pages of the book.
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"October 23, 1956. What began as a student demonstration quickly turned into a bloody revolution, when thousands of Hungarian students, teachers and concerned citizens who marched the streets of Budapest to demand their freedom from Communist oppression under the Soviet reign were met with gunfire by the Allamvedelmi Osztag or AVO (Hungarian State Protecting Organization) as they called for government reform over the radio. One of these young revolutionaries was Josef Toth, a factory worker who got swept up by the infectious enthusiasm and bravado of the crowd of protesters. Among the students who started the revolution were two bright communist prodigies, Istvan Balogh and Peter Szigeti."
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The Hungarian Gas Turbines Industry, 2007.
A strategic assessment of the microeconomic strengths and weaknesses of the gas turbines industry in Hungary.
1,203 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper relates that the gas turbine industry is considered by many to be one of the most dynamic segments in the power generation industry. The paper examines the Hungarian energy market and discusses its strengths and weaknesses. The paper concludes with a recommendation for direct investment in Hungary in this industry, given the potential of the market and the perspectives for its development in the future.
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"The Hungarian energy market is continuously growing to keep up with the diversification of the economy and with the constant increase in the level of industrial modernization. One of the threats for Europe and Hungary in terms of the gas turbine market is the high dependency to Russian energy sources. Indeed, as the recent energetic crisis have shown, the countries in Central and Eastern Europe are depending on Russian gas transports, as well as on the prices that Gazprom, the large Russian energy holding, sets."
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Matyas Rakosi, 2003.
Examines the life and career of the Hungarian Communist Party boss.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 17 sources, $ 103.95
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Discusses Matyas Rakosi's early life and connections with Soviet Russia, the inception of the Hungarian Communist Party (HCP), the subversion of Hungarian democracy in 1945-1948, and Rakosi's strategies and brutal activities.
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Rakosi (1892-1971) (Rakosi). After experiencing the harsh privations of life as a professional revolutionary between 1917 and 1944, Rakosi served as Hungarian Communist Party (HCP) boss ..."
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Empires in the First Half of the 20th Century, 2008.
A comparison of imperial China and the Austro-Hungarian empire during the first half of the 20th century.
1,760 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper examines the transformations in political structures that took place in the first part of the 20th century in China and Europe, in particular the area of Austro-Hungarian Empire, which was territorially-reconstructed after World War I. The paper points out that China was an Empire for two thousand years and Austro-Hungary was Europe's oldest great power. The paper argues that nationalism was the leading cause of the changes that took place. While imperial China stayed territorially more or less the same, its political structure changed significantly. The Austro-Hungarian Empire on the other hand ceased to exist, and the Empire collapsed, much like most European Empires at the time, giving birth to new nations and various forms of governments. Noting the general trend of change in both China and Europe, the paper concludes that, as empires crumbled, they were replaced by several forms of governments ranging from democracies to totalitarian regimes.
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"There were many consequences of World War I, including the ten million casualties in the armies (Esler, 2004). Also, this war significantly changed the map of Europe. The Austro-Hungarian Empire collapsed and in its place several new nations were born. The Slavic nationalists were somewhat appeased by the treaty of Versailles. Yugoslavia was formed, unifying Southern Slavs, with its core in Serbia. Czechoslovakia too was a Slavic country formed with the break up of Austro-Hungary (Sontag, 1971). The Russian Empire crumbled and was replaced with a communist revolution and regime. The treaty of Versailles also significantly weakened Germany. It was stripped of its colonies, disarmed and forced to pay reparations. Parts of it were given to Poland and the Czech Republic."
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Moscow Spring and Sino-Soviet Winter, 2005.
This paper discusses the impact of the death of Stalin and the Hungarian uprising on Sino-Soviet relations.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 13 sources, $ 71.95
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In this article the writer discusses the great importance played by the division between Communist China and Soviet Russia in the field of global geopolitics in the second half of the 20th century. The writer looks at factors involved in this split in the Sino-Soviet alliance and maintains that the main roots appear to have occurred between Stalin's death in 1953 and the Hungarian uprising in 1956. This essay examines the events in this period with a particular focus on this impact on China's internal politics.
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"In the arena of global geopolitics in the second half of the 20th century, few events were of more significance than the split in the Sino-Soviet alliance that fundamentally transformed the Communist world. While historians have noted many contributing factors to this division between Communist China and Soviet Russia, the ultimate origins seem to be rooted in the period between the death of Stalin in 1953 and the Hungarian uprising against Soviet rule in 1956."
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Wines of Hungary, 2006.
An overview of the Hungarian wine regions and industry.
750 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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The Arabian writer, Ibn-Rostech, mentions Hungarian vine growing in his 10th century chronicle. This paper examines the regions in Hungary where wine is successfully grown and manufactured. It discusses the different wines which grow in specific regions.
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"The Valley of Mor runs between the Vertes and the Bakony mountains, and is the home of the Ezerjo, where the climate is cooler than average, mild winters, and long summer days (Hungarian1 pp). Vine varieties include Ezerjo, Rizlingszilvani, Leanyka, and Chardonnay (Hungarian1 pp). The climate in the Mecsekalja region, where vines have been grown for some 2,000 years, is sub-Mediterranean, sheltered from the north wind, hot summers with lots of sunshine, and mild winters, producing varieties that are full-bodied and high in sugar, and include Cirfandli, Italian Riesling, Chardonnay, and Furmint (Hungarian1 pp)."
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From Communism to Capitalism in Hungary., 2002.
A look at the decentralization in the Hungarian system under Communism in the transition from communism to capitalism in Hungary.
3,900 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 142.95
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This essay will argue that a strong element of decentralization in the Hungarian system under Communism was an important factor in easing the country's transition from Communism to Capitalism.
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Quick Gourmet Meals: A Marketing Plan, 2007.
This paper presents the marketing plan for McCain's Quick Gourmet product line's introduction into the Hungarian market.
1,727 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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The paper outlines McCain's intention to enter Hungary's market with a new food product. The paper describes the Quick Gourmet product line that consists of a series of traditional Hungarian meals that require no formal preparation. The paper provides a SWOT analysis and a preliminary marketing plan.
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Situational Overview
SWOT Analysis
Preliminary Marketing Plan
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"McCain intends to enter the Hungary market with a new food product. Hungary is a promising market because of its long history of Western preferences that often led it into direct and indirect conflict with its socialist rulers prior to the fall of the Soviet Union (Kornai). The product, "Gyr s Gourmet" (Quick Gourmet), consists of a series of traditional Hungarian meals that require no formal preparation. That is, they are ready to eat. Quick Gourmet meals fulfil a market need in Hungary for fast food. Although Quick Gourmet is not frozen it competes within the frozen fast preparation food segment. The Quick Gourmet product line is packaged within a Tetra Recart packaging technology which requires no refrigeration, preservatives or other typical fast food type of artificial preservation."
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Creation Stories, 2006.
This paper explains and compares the Norse or Hungarian creation myth and the "Old-Man-in-the-Sky" creation myth of the Salish tribe of North America.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper explains that the one common theme, found in both stories, is the presence of the "all powerful", which, in the "Old-Man-in-the-Sky", was the one who had complete control over all things on earth and, in the Norse story, was father eternity who had control over the world. The author points out that some of the key features of the "Old-Man-in-the-Sky" myth are the distinction placed on the white man as inherently different from the Native Americans and the essential part played by a beaver, an otter, a bear and a buffalo, which are found in the area the Salish people lived (northern parts of Washington stretching to Montana). The paper states that both of these myths reflect the cultures of the people who adopted them and help explain why each society performs the way they do.
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"The second of the creation myths comes from the Salish Native American Tribe and sometimes called the Flatheads. There are only two main characters to this story, Old-Man-in-the-Sky, and Old Man Coyote. This story begins with the world already created by Old-Man-in-the-Sky. After creating the world, Old-Man-in-the-Sky drained off the water and collected it into the "big salt holes" to from the oceans, and the land dried out except for the lakes and rivers. One day Old man Coyote became lonely and went up to the sky world and would talk to Old-Man-in-the-Sky."
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?The Viennese Revolution of 1848?, 2002.
This paper is a review of John Rath?s ?The Viennese Revolution of 1848?, which chronicles both sides of the Austrian-Hungarian revolution from its onset to its conclusion.
835 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that the Viennese Revolution of 1848 took place with the backdrop of liberal-conservative squabbling throughout Europe; poor living conditions and constant warring left the upper and middle classes wanting an end to the aristocratic regimes of most European nations and an increase in the people?s liberties. The author points out that the original cause behind the revolution was the broad idea of liberalism, but,once the revolutionaries came into power, this broad idea took on different interpretations by different ethnic groups.The paper concludes that this polarization ultimately created problems for further unification of the revolutionaries and might have led to the final fall of Vienna.
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"The ruling regime was split on whether or not to make concessions. Metternich, Archduke Ludwig, and his cabinet were insistent that the revolutionaries be granted none of their demands, while other some of the archdukes that were more sympathetic to the cause were willing to grant reforms. The disagreements in the imperial government led to inactivity of government, and progress revolutionary activity by the liberal-leaning populace. Rath notes the proliferation of political and social calls for reform, ?As the populace became more and more agitated by the ever increasing reports of revolutionary disturbances, various liberal elements in Vienna summoned courage to demand reforms from the government, and many individuals and groups hastened to draft petitions, obtain signatures for them, and send them to the authorities.?"
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GE and Tungsram, 2002.
A discussion about General Electric's historical acquisition of Hungarian electrical giant Tungsram.
2,200 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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This paper examines the major acquisition by GE of Tungsram. The writer first provides an historical overview of the company as a whole, then explains the process of the purchasing. It looks at the reasons for the acquisitions, the market factors involved and how the culture barriers had to be overcome in order for this merger to run smoothly.
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"General Electric brings good things to light. So says the popular American advertisement for the company. However, what transpired when this American corporation attempted to translate its corporate values into the post-communist Hungarian economic and political culture of the former state-run energy enterprise of Tungsram? This translation of culture did not prove as easy as inserting subtitles or dubbing the language of a foreign film. Although GE?s acquisition of the Hungarian energy giant Tungsram has ultimately proved successful, the transition of power was not a smooth one. In GE?s relationship with Tungsram, the fraught relationship between American initiative and post-war communist employee attitudes were brought to light as well as economic reform."
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