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The Napoleonic Wars and the Realist Paradigm, 2008.
This paper examines the Napoleonic wars as an example of modern warfare and an assessment of contradictory explanations of war, the liberal and realist paradigms.
4,280 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 113.95
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This paper explains that, while the major battles of the Napoleonic Wars occurred between the years 1803 and 1815, 18th century long-range factors, such as increased manpower and agricultural, financial and industrial resources, contributed to this prolonged and intense conflict. The author points out that the increase of available resources called for revised methods for command and control over armies. The paper describes, in detail, the relationship of countries, the wars and Napoleon's rise to power. The author states that the downfall of Napoleon can be said to rationalize the liberal paradigm, which proposes that interdependence based on internationally shared interests can mitigate international conflict; however, not all components of the liberal paradigm apply to the Napoleonic Wars. The paper states that the realist paradigm, which argues that the actual international structure may be conducive to warfare, offers a more complete analysis of the the Napoleonic war era.
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"Nearing the turn of the century, the French Revolution started to collide with greater European interests, posing a potential threat to international stability and order. To avoid being overthrown, the French king made an unsuccessful attempt to escape. When he was returned to Paris, he was suspended of all power and virtually placed under arrest. Leopold the II of Austria petitioned the royal families of Europe to help restore the French royal family, stating in the Declaration of Pillnitz that reinstating France's monarchy was in Europe's common interest and ultimately necessary to maintain international stability.
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French Paintings of Napoleonic Wars, 1996.
Compares glories of war portrayed in Jean-Antoine Gros' "The Battle of Aboukir" & Theodore Gericault's "Portrait of an Officer of the Chasseurs."
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 47.95
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"The great French novelist, and occasional art critic, Stendhal was engaged in praising a particular painter when he wrote that though "I have seen two or three thousand painted battle scenes -- I have seen two or three real ones." During the Napoleonic period the wars that were waged by France were such a major part of the lives of members of all classes that it is not surprising to find many paintings of war. As Stendhal's only slightly exaggerated remark shows, such paintings were staples of contemporary art. The history of the paintings of military subjects embodies the great problem of the age in France and, to a lesser degree, throughout Europe. After the French Revolution, which heralded the supposed triumph of the common man, the rise of a true common man, Napoleon, to the status of conqueror of most of Europe and then self-declared Emperor of the.."
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Napoleon: Tyrant or Hero?, 2002.
Discusses what type of leader Napoleon Bonaparte was to the French people and to the country.
2,021 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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Many hail Napoleon as one of the greatest men of all time. He was emperor of the French who consolidated and institutionalized many reforms of the French Revolution. One of the greatest military commanders of all time, he conquered the larger part of Europe and did much to modernize the nations he ruled. The paper shows that many consider him a hero to the French people and to all the lands he conquered; bringing forth the same reforms that he had put into effect in France, such as The Napoleonic Code, abolishing serfdom and feudalism and guaranteeing basic rights. Many like to think of Napoleon not as a tyrant to his people but rather a hero. The paper shows, though, that others argue that his iron grip on the people cost them their freedom and his code was more against the people than for them. This paper, therefore, questions whether Napoleon was a tyrant or a hero to his people.
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"With all the glory and the splendor that some countries may have experienced, never has history seen how only one man, Napoleon, brought up his country, France, from its most tormented status, to the very pinnacle of its height in just a few years time. He was a military hero who won splendid land-based battles, which allowed him to dominate most of the European continent. He was a man with ambition, great self-control and calculation, a great strategist, a genius; whatever it was, he was simply the best. But, even though how great this person was, something about how he governed France still floats among people?s minds. Did he abuse his power? Did Napoleon defeat the purpose of the ideals of the French Revolution? After all of his success in his military campaigns, did he gratify the people?s needs regarding their ideals on the French Revolution? Was he a tyrant or a hero? This is one of the many controversies that we have to deal with when studying Napoleon. So the question we must ultimately answer is what kind of a leader was Napoleon Bonaparte?"
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Napoleon Bonaparte: Hero or Coward?, 2001.
A discussion of the political career of Napoleon Bonaparte and how others view him.
2,450 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 2 sources, $ 74.95
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This paper reviews the political career of Napoleon Bonaparte, examines some of his political maneuvers and discusses the debates around his public stance. The paper also explores Napoleon?s assessment of his own military career as well as the historical reality of his perception.
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"Napoleon Bonaparte?s memoirs offer the reader an opportunity to see how a leader perceived reality after his defeat. Although some may have thought of him as a modern hero whose destiny was to bring the benefits of the French Revolution to the entire world, others looked at him and saw a small cowardly man who was responsible for the deaths of hundreds and thousands of soldiers who fought for his unjust cause."
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Origins and Impact of German Unification on Europe, 2004.
Examines the impact and historical significance of the unity of the German states after the Napoleonic Wars and their implication on changing Europe.
5,234 words (approx. 20.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 130.95
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The paper is a historical examination into the German national movement that began after the Napoleonic Wars in Europe. The desire for unity among the German states, mainly between Prussia and Austria, would eventually be a main reason for World War I and World War II. This in the desire to see a Greater Germany exist as the competing power in Europe by the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as an opposition to English, French and Russian domination of the continent. The paper is divided up into three main parts. The first section gives a history of the Napoleonic Wars and the growing concept of nationalism in the German states under Napoleon. It was this hope for unity that helped push the French back and convince the world that German unity was in the best interest as a buffer to further French aggression. The second part of the paper deals with the unification of the German states and the problems and progress that existed from the time of 1815-1870. The growing industrial movement is heavily discussed as being the backbone to the new German Confederation of states. The rivalry that existed between Austria and Prussia, which eventually splintered Austria from the Confederation, is also discussed and how the German nation became stronger due to a more powerful Prussian influence. A complete investigation into German culture, economics and military system of the 19th century is given in this section in a very detailed manner. Repeated sources from English observers and German politicians give an insight into how Germany began to grow as a European power during the middle 19th century. A huge part of this section deals with the German economy and their desire to match England in terms of economic dominance of Europe. The German economic system is examined, run by a harsh yet amazingly efficient centralized government that maximizes output and production from its workers. Finally, the last section deals with the establishment of the German Empire, and how nationalism completely took over Germany as the predominant unifying factor of the German people. The Franco-Prussian War and the subsequent territorial grabs by Otto Von Bismarck and Kaiser Wilhelm The First are discussed, right up until the outbreak of World War I where Germany has officially taken its place as the predominant military and economic power on the continent.
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"Throughout the history of Europe, there have been numerous incidents in which a country will affect the entirety of the continent through political, economic or cultural means. These influences upon fellow European countries usually tended to be permanent changes, whether it was the religious division that came upon The Protestant split or The French Revolution's impact on neighboring countries. However, the one event that changed the course of European history and would eventually impact every European nation was the unification of the Germany city-states into a conglomerated country in 1815. Through this development of a united Germany at the Congress of Vienna, Europe would be forever changed and would be forced to compete with Germanic ideals that the new nation would sponsor as it began to build up a nationalistic Germany. What the European powers saw as a means of ending local rivalries and improving economic trade and prosperity to the former states of the Holy Roman Empire, the unification of the German people would taint any optimistic expectations of peaceful coexistence in Europe for the latter half of the 19th century and would take on much more dangerous and bloody connotations as the 20th century unfolded. The united country of Germany, through a series of beliefs and practices that each German citizen began to trust while the country was building itself in the 19th century, would become one of the most dominant and influential nations in European history. These principles were the strong nationalistic feelings that came from the pride and love of what it was to be German, the growing industrial practices that began to be developed in German economic production, and the emphasis on military dignity and strength of the army, coupled with the German tendency to give powerful prominence to German military leaders, would become grounds for building a nation that would tower over the European political environment for years."
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British Sea Power, 2005.
This paper examines the use of British sea power during the Napoleonic Wars and the Great War.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper explains that, in comparing Great Britain's use of sea power during the Napoleonic Wars and the Great War a century later, a number of significant similarities and important differences is evident. The author points out that the similarities between the British Admiralty's projection of sea power in the early nineteenth-century and its projection of sea power in the early twentieth-century were primarily due to the unchanging nature of the fundamental principles of maritime strategy. The paper relates that the differences were due primarily to the development of new naval technology and weaponry, which presented Kaiser Wilhelm II with the opportunity to defeat Great Britain at sea despite the immense power of Sir John Jellicoe's Grand Fleet.
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"In comparing Great Britain's use of sea power during the Napoleonic Wars and the Great War a century later, a number of significant similarities are evident, but there are important differences as well. The similarities between the British Admiralty's projection of sea power in the early nineteenth-century and its projection of sea power in the early twentieth-century were primarily due to the unchanging nature of the fundamental principles of maritime strategy. The differences were primarily due to the development of new naval technology and weaponry, which presented Kaiser Wilhelm II with the opportunity to defeat Great Britain at sea despite the immense power of Sir John Jellicoe's Grand Fleet."
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How the French Wars Affected Anglo-American Relations and Trade, 2001.
This paper is a study of Anglo-American relations following the War of Independence, and France's role in keeping the two countries at odds.
2,445 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This essay examines how Anglo-American relations improved following the War of Independance, only to deteriorate again during the Napoleonic Wars. It contrasts British attempts to gain complete control of the sea to combat Napoleon, with U.S. attempts to break this control in order to increase her own foreign trade.
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"Following the end of the War of Independence, relations between Britain and the United States slowly improved. Many felt that because of the shared language, religion and culture the two countries should work together, especially economically. This was especially true in Britain, where the ideas of Adam Smith were beginning to take hold, and free trade with America became an attractive idea. In the United States, Republicans still disliked the British, but the Federalists did not want to continue any rivalries and shared the British views on trade between the nations."
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War Literature: Stendahl and Tolstoy, 2002.
A look at the insights of war provided by Stendahl and Tolstoy's literature.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses how Stendahl and Tolstoy were both very insightful students of war and its impact on human society, but their different nationalities and their different perceptions of the Napoleonic wars drove them to write novels that shared acute observations of war, but that were set in different contexts entirely, with subsequent different effects on their readers.
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Civil War Artillery, 2002.
This paper discusses how artillery played a prominent role in nearly all of the major Civil War battles.
1,775 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 15 sources, $ 66.95
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This paper explains that the heavy influence of artillery in determining the outcome of Civil War battles continued the trend that began in the Napoleonic Wars. The author points out that the relative importance of cavalry and infantry declined when it was seen that they simply could not prevail on an open battlefield against well-directed and sustained artillery fire.
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Napoleon Bonaparte and the French Revolution, 2002.
This paper discusses that the Age of Napoleon Bonaparte has its roots in the French Revolution and that it was Napoleon Bonaparte who spread the teachings of the French Revolution throughout Europe.
2,385 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper explains that the French Revolution ignited new ideas regarding equality, justice, freedom and the very nature of social interaction; but, ironically, it was a dictator, Napoleon, who perpetuated and spread many of these ideas. The paper points out that the Napoleonic Code, the introduction of liberal ideas to Egypt, and the beginning of the drive for the unification of Italy were all things that resulted from ideas derived from the French Revolution that spread because of Napoleon and his rule. The author believes that the impact of the French Revolution and Napoleon?s dissemination of its ideas can be demonstrated by the fact that even after the defeat of Napoleon, none of the old European monarchies or regimes ever enjoyed the absolute power that they once held.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The French Revolution
Napoleon Early in the Revolution
Quest for Power
Napoleon as a Ruler and Conqueror
The Tragedy of Napoleon?s Life
The Legacy of Napoleon and the French Revolution
Conclusion
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"Napoleon is a tragic figure in that few have had so much and lost it all. From being the world?s most powerful man to becoming a lonely exile must have been a bitter pill to swallow. Napoleon?s life is also tragic in that so many people were fanatically loyal to him, yet his first love Josephine, was unfaithful to him and never provided the male heir that he so desperately wanted. But, the greater tragedy is the waste of Napoleon?s talents. True, he achieved monumental military accomplishments, but his conquests were ephemeral; they did not last. Universally recognized as one of the great military minds, Napoleon was equally talented as an administrator. If he had turned his attention to these pursuits, he could have done so much lasting good. He was also a man of contradictions. Vain, arrogant, and ambitious, he loved himself, but he was not afraid to recognize and praise ability in others. He was ruthless when necessary, but he does not seem to have been driven by hate as some later dictators were. All in all, he still fascinates us today."
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Classical Heroes in Star Wars, 2008.
An analysis of the influence of Greek mythological heroes, Perseus and Heracles, on Alan Dean Foster's "Star Wars" heroes, Luke and Anakin Skywalker.
1,935 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper examines how the journeys and triumphs of Luke and Anakin Skywalker, the main protagonists of Dean Foster's "Star Wars", can easily be depicted and compared to the heroic events of the mythological Greek hero. The paper maintains that the six episodes of "Star Wars" can be directly correlated to stories of Greek myth. In particular, the paper posits that Luke and Anakin are clearly analogous to the heroes Perseus and Heracles. It also adds that, as Jung identifies specific archetypes that are prevalent in a heroic journey, Anakin and Luke easily fit each pattern of the classic hero in the modern movie series. To conclude, the paper draws a parallel between the sci-fi and classical heroes in that each hero, being half-human, half-god, has the ultimate burden of confronting their own mortality.
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"The journeys of Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader (Anakin Skywalker), and even their associates repeat the heroic pattern and archetypal events and heroes of Greek Mythology. Just like Perseus, Anakin shares similar the heroic traits. Both have the distinction of an unusual birth from virgin mothers though Perseus was born from parthenogenesis involving Zeus. Attempts were made to kill each of them at a young age. Similar to the way Perseus was raised by the fisherman Dictys, Anakin was spirited away to be an apprentice to Obi-Wan. As he began to grow strong with the force, Obi-Wan and the Jedi knights became skeptical of his strengths. Similar to the way the Gods did not believe Perseus was powerful enough because he is half human, Obi-Wan is concerned Anakin is not fully prepared in being a Jedi because he is too arrogant."
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The Journey of Heroes, 2002.
This paper uses Joseph Campbell's "The Hero's Adventure" to examine the idea that we are all heros.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper examines the conception of heros, or heroism as detailed in Joseph Campbell's essay,"The Hero's Adventure." The author discusses that each person defines a hero differently, and that it can be someone who has made a difference in our own personal lives, a famous person from history that has influenced many people, or the individual, themself. The author feels that many heroes are people who have come from humble beginnings and overcome many obstacles to succeed in their lives. The examples given in the paper are Ghandi, Jesus and the leaders of Ancient Greece. The paper also discusses the role of movies and television in promoting the role and definition of the 'hero' as the good guy who has triumphed over evil and adversity to save the day. Also discussed in the paper is how we are all heroes, as we all have overcome challenges and difficulties such as illness, death and trauma in our own lives.
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"The hero?s journey is essentially a cycle of going and returning, and for most people this involves a journey within our self, in order to conquer our personal faults and self-doubts. Just as with the heroes of history and fiction, everyone faces trials and challenges throughout their lives. These challenges are often difficult, such as the illness or death of a loved one, the trauma of being the victim of an accident or of crime, or the loss of a job. Others, such as moving home, starting school, or changing jobs, are situations that can be stressful and require us to adapt and reevaluate our priorities. These events and situations require the individual to show the same ?heroic? qualities of courage, bravery, persistence, and self-discipline, that fictional and historical heroes exhibit in their mythical, hero?s adventures."
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The War of 1812, 2007.
A discussion of the causes and outcomes of the War of 1812.
1,872 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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The paper explores the root causes of the War of 1812, which involved Great Britain's war with Napoleon in Europe, as well as the young United State's commercial interests. The paper discusses how the war appears to have ended in a stalemate as there were no official territorial changes. The author is of the opinion, however, that the war was a success for America, as their independence was ultimately entrenched and any previous encroachments on American independence came to an end after the War of 1812.
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"Peace after the Revolutionary War of Independence did not resolve all tension between the United States and Great Britain. This became evident on June 6, 1812 as the United States declared war on Great Britain. There are numerous reasons that led to the war, which primarily involve in some form Great Britain's involvement in war with Napoleon in Europe to the young United State's expansionist ambitions. This war that would become known as the War of 1812 was fought in North America from 1812 - 1815."
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The Tragic Greek Hero, 2005.
This paper discusses the tragic hero in Greek mythology by comparing Sophocles' character Oedipus with other Greek heroes---Hercules, Odysseus and Achilles.
1,015 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that a tragic hero, which was created by the ancient Greeks and defined by the philosopher Aristotle, is a hero who is otherwise perfect except for a fatal flaw, that eventually results in his demise. The author points out that the typical tragic hero is a complex and well-developed character, as is Sophocles' "Oedipus the King ", who is a textbook tragic hero that draws out the three responses from the audience--attachment, fear and pity. The paper relates that Oedipus' demise is unlike the demise of other typical heroes, like Hercules or Odysseus, because Oedipus' story does not end with his death but rather with blindness and his expulsion from the human community.
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"The complexity of Oedipus' "harmartia" is an important element of his heroism.The Greek term "harmartia" means "tragic flaw." However, the tragic flaw, in Greek mythology, is more of a mistake than an innate flaw. Aristotle stated that all tragic heroes suffer a "harmartia." This human weakness allows the audience to relate to the hero and feel sorry for him. Oedipus' flaw is his lack of knowledge about his own identity. Because he is not responsible for this flaw, the audience feels sorry for him and fears for him because they know there is nothing he can do to change his fate."
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The Hero in America, 1991.
This paper discusses the changing concept of the hero and the American fascination for tearing heroes down and compares and contrasts the public conceptions of military heroes US Grant & Norman Schwartzkopf.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 23.95
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"The concept of the hero has changed out of necessity. We live in an age of full disclosure, when every wart and blemish is scrutinized and featured in the newspaper and on television. A hero is hard to develop under that glare of publicity, a glare that a century or so ago did not exist. In addition, we shift what we celebrate as heroic in some degree. In the past we celebrated brave deeds, and today we celebrate prowess on the football or basketball field, a kind of hero-worship strongly criticized as misplaced by many commentators. However, there are certain categories which seem to recur whether we like it or not, and one of these is the military hero. We might wish we lived in a world where it was not necessary to have military heroes, but such a world does not yet exist. A century ago a leader like Ulysses S. Grant was celebrated as a hero for his achievements in the ... "
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