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The Restoration Period of English Literature, 2002.
A look at six works characterizing literature of the restoration period of English literature.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 35.95
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This essay examines the wit, satire and quest for advancement that characterized the Restoration period of English literature. Works discussed are Pope's "Rape of the Lock," Dryden's "Mac Flecknoe," Johnson's "Vanity of Human Wishes," Congreve's "Way of the World," Swift's "A Modest Proposal," and Behn's "Oroonoko."
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English History - Stuart Period, 1603- 1688, 2000.
An overview of the history of the Stuart Period, following the death of Elizabeth I.
2,290 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 70.95
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This paper is an overview of the Stuart Period of English history, from 1603-1688. The paper discusses how the period was troubled by religious intolerance and difficulties between royal prerogative and rights of Parliament. Increased colonization, intellectual expansion and increased individual legal rights of the period are also examined. Attached at the end of the paper is an outline of the main events of the Stuart Period.
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"Elizabeth I, King Henry VIII?s last surviving child, died childless, ending Tudor rule in England. The closest successor was the Scottish James I, son of Mary Stuart and her first husband, Henry Darnley. As much as her counselors and people had hoped Elizabeth would marry and produce a Tudor heir, she held to the idea that she was, married to England and remained the ?Virgin Queen?, and the last Tudor monarch."
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The Meiji Restoration, 1990.
Looks at social, political and economic features of the Meiji Restoration period in Japan.
2,190 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 63.95
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The structure of Japanese society has been forcibly changed on different occasions during its history. Two such instances can be found in the Meiji Restoration at the end of the nineteenth century and in the Post-War Occupation period after World War II. This paper examines the ideals and institutions of the Meiji state, established in the latter part of the nineteenth century. It discusses the social, political and economic systems which characterized the Meiji Restoration and how this structure led Japan into World War II.
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"The Meiji period was the beginning of the development of economic life in Japan at a much more rapid pace. This was also a period of military build-up, and this build-up has been seen as the major contribution to the structure of the technological foundation for the successful industrialization that followed. The new economic order included the acquisition and dissemination of Western technologies and skills, and this same policy created a demand that was needed to assure the survival and growth of struggling private firms in important industrial fields. The rate of growth for Japan after the Meiji period was considerable even before the boom after World War II. "
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Restoration and 18th Century, 2001.
A discussion of the restoration period and the 18th century and how Samuel Johnson's poem fits into this time.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 52.95
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This paper discusses the evolution of drama and theatre in Europe and their development in the Restoration era. The paper includes examples of European poets and playwrights of the 18th century.
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"The theaters established in the wake of Charles It?s return from exile in France and the restoration of the monarchy in England (1660) were intended primarily to serve the needs of a socially, politically, and aesthetically homogeneous class. At first they relied on the pre-Civil War repertoire; before long, however, they felt called upon to bring these plays into line with their more "refined," French-influenced sensibilities. The themes, language, and dramaturgy of Shakespeare's plays were now considered out of date, so that during the next two centuries the works of England's greatest dramatist were never produced intact."
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Ecological Restoration, 2006.
This paper discusses ecological restoration and restoring the natural balance of the land.
1,373 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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In this essay, the writer looks at the matter of restoring the natural balance of the landscape. The writer discusses Robert Elliot's apparent distaste for ecological restoration in close detail throughout the first portion of this paper. This article explores the circumstances in which restoration may be considered benevolent, through careful examination of Elliot's philosophy and that of Murray Krieger. The writer concludes that in the case of restoring the natural balance of the land, one is not attempting to profit from the restoration or create a fake situation, but rather restore the original version to its original grace and glory so it can be better appreciated.
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"Robert Elliot in his work "Faking Nature" rejects the idea that restoration ecology is useful in many instances. Elliot asserts that attempting to restore the natural ecology of the land is nothing more than an attempt to forge that which was once natural and beneficial. In this light restoring the natural ecology of the land seems nothing more than an attempt to fake that which is natural, which in and of itself promotes no intrinsic value.
Further Elliot asserts that one can not reproduce the value that original ecosystems had to offer. The field of environmental ethics proposes that the natural value of nature should be preserved rather than the value of nature purely for human purposes including survival or consumption. Under this assumption nature isn't necessarily valued by humans desiring to create artificial landscapes purely for humanistic benefits."
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Victorian Literature, 2002.
A discussion of how a common theme that can be seen in Victorian Literature is that of memory, or a sense of the past.
1,215 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper examines how writers during the the Victorian era, typically identified from the years 1832 through 1901, did not differ from the Romantic writers as much as the Romantic writers differed from their Restoration predecessors. It looks at how Victorian writers, surrounded by change and advancement, reflected attitudes in response to their circumstance and these attitudes varied and were as diverse as the ideas themselves and how often a common theme that can be seen in the literature of this period is that of the past. It shows how these writers recognized the incredible impact their work would have with the recollection of days gone by and whether clinging to the past fearfully or willing to remember but not let go and move forward, the Victorian writers contributed greatly by simply remembering anything at all.
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"Victorian literature is not only prominent, but it is also versatile because it ranges from sentimental fiction to he the fictional reworking of the ideologies that were in progress at the time. It could be asked if the Victorian writers exaggerated their history and if they did, by how much. Historical accounts can be balanced with history records, leaving the reader to enjoy the literature as it was written and how it was meant to be enjoyed as a piece of art. Art when England was on the brink of an industrial revolution probably makes it more insightful and interesting to the reader."
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Meiji Restoration and the Charter Oath, 2007.
An analysis of the success of the Meiji Restoration in Japan in relation to the Charter Oath of 1868.
1,437 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the Meiji Restoration in Japan, from 1868 to 1912. It describes the events leading to the Meiji Restoration, the events themselves and the changes that happened during the period. It discusses them with relation to the Charter Oath of 1868 and analyzes whether the restoration was a success or not. It looks at the success in terms of the establishment of a democratically-elected government, the elimination of discriminatory class status, disparaging customs and traditions and the establishment of a universal education system.
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"The waning days of the Tokugawa reign was witnessed by the clan's inability to implement reforms needed to face the requirements of the industrial and the overwhelming pressure of Western nations to open up the country to international trade and industry. Aside from the aforementioned problems, the Tokugawa clan was also being challenged by various other clans and a coup was the final straw that broke the Tokugawa's back. "The Satcho-Dohi coalition of the 1860s carried out this supposed feudal coup from below. The coalition was between the four tozama fiefs of Satsuma, Choshu, Tosa and Hizen, the four strongest principalities of the southwest. (The Meiji Restoration, 1999)" Eventually, the last shogun of Japan, Tokugawa Yoshinobu, capitulated in the late 1800s and handed over the rule of the country to a young emperor of the Meiji clan, Mutsuhito. Mutsuhito took over as emperor upon his father's death in 1867 - Emperor Komei left a troubled nation needing reforms to his then 15 year-old son."
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Restoration Vs. Translation of "Beowulf", 2002.
Compares and contrasts the translation of an epic Anglo-Saxon document, "Beowulf" with the digital restoration being done on the epic.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 35.95
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The review explores the work of Seamus Heaney (1999) in translating the epic Anglo-Saxon document, "Beowulf." This translation is compared to the digital restoration work being done with the original documents found in the British Library. Both Heaney and the Beowulf restoration group (at the University of Kentucky) are working with identical documents; however, Heamus has translated the text into a more accessible story, and restoration experts such as Keirnan (1984) have worked to preserve the original document for study. This paper evaluates whether Beowulf is a "story" or an artifact of Anglo-Saxon history, and the significance of the difference between translation and restoration.
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Native Literature and Colonialism, 2002.
Discusses the role of Native Literature in Canada and the United States in the witnessing and resisting of colonialism.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 62.95
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Colonialism in Canada and the United States has had a significant and detrimental effect on Native peoples and their cultures. By virtue of its very existence, Native literature speaks against colonialism through stories that both demonstrate injustice and point to the possibility of renewing Native identity and restoring vitality to Native culture. Contemporary Native writing is unavoidably connected to the oral tradition. Its power to resist colonialism can be found, therefore, in its capacity to continue the process of passing Native culture, knowledge and identity from generation to generation.
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Restoration Comedy, 2005.
Examines the 'comedy of manners' genre, with focus upon William Congreve and Richard B. Sheridan.
2,980 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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Within the larger framework of the comedic genre, Restoration comedy has suffered more criticism than any other type. Judged as immoral, unrealistic, and artificial by numerous literary critics from Lamb to Macaulay, Restoration comedy has often been misinterpreted as a senseless jumble of clever-sounding sentences and words. This paper shows, however, that just as it had it virulent critics, Restoration comedy also had its own share of defenders, including Walter E. Houghton and Robert D. Hume. Writing thirty years apart, both these literary critics maintained that the rejectionist criticism of Restoration comedy is founded upon the false premise that this particular strain of comedy is meaningless and unrealistic. However, this particular viewpoint is incorrect and emanates from a failure to comprehend the purpose of comedy, on the one hand, and the importance of evaluating artistic works from within the context of their own period, on the other. Therefore, as this research argues, while Restoration comedy, or the 'comedy of manners' genre is largely satirical, as seen through the works of Congreve and Sheridan and characterized by extreme exaggeration in the representation of mannerisms, one may interpret this particular genre as a realistic and serious social criticism, which sought to impact cultural and social values and mannerisms.
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"The condensation of vice within characters gives the impression that the play is not rooted in any recognizable reality yet, as Weber argues, this reductio ad absurdum devise is a recognized and legitimate means of exposing these vices and taking them to their ultimate consequence, in an effort to reveal society, as it is, without disguise (Weber). Hence, in taking mannerisms and the exercise of particular vices to their extreme absurd limit, Sheridan is not undermining the realistic foundations of his work per se, but is exposing the amorality of its so-called moral base."
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Modern Japan and The Meiji Restoration, 2002.
Depicts the effects that the Meiji restoration had on Japanese propaganda in WWII.
1,615 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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The Meiji Revolution, which came about at the end of the nineteenth century, toppled the Tokugawa shogunate, "restored" imperial rule and transformed Japan from a feudal into a modern state. This paper examines how the ambiguous constitutional structure, military orientation and nationalist ideology bequeathed by the Meiji Restoration led Japan to military disaster in WWII. It shows how racist Meiji ideology affected the propaganda put out by the Japanese during the war. The paper contains illustrations.
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"The Japanese created a copycat theory that meant they adapted to the western industrialization. However, they had a hidden agenda to create a more superior power than the west. All they would do is innovate and mutate the capitalist ideology. While this was happening the Japanese would become more anti west and have more of a feeling of moral superiority. A new world order would show where they belonged in the world and how they would become greater."
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Restoration Drama, 2004.
An analysis of the significance of the 'rake-hero' as a symbol of social disorder in Restoration drama.
4,760 words (approx. 19.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 122.95
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This paper examines how one of the distinctive features of Restoration comedy is the figure of the rake as romantic hero. The image of the rake-hero is of a witty, cynical, calculating, and self-serving man who pursues his own pleasure above all other considerations. It looks at the significance of the rake-hero as a symbol of social disorder by considering three plays, "The Careless Lovers" (1673) by Edward Ravenscroft, "The Man of Mode"? (1676) by George Etherege, and "Love?s Last Shift" (1696) by Colley Cibber.
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Introduction
The Rake and his Times
Careless in ?The Careless Lovers?
Dorimant in ??The Man of Mode?
Loveless in ?Love?s Last Shift?
Conclusions
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"The character of Dorimant can be regarded with a similar ambivalence as that of Careless. If he is intended to act as a warning against libertine behaviour and to fit into the character of the ?penitent rake? he does not do so very successfully, for as Robert Hume has observed, he is ?too glamorous and successful ? Dorimant is undeniably glamorous ? he has wit, spirit, an amorous temper, charm for women? and he provokes ?a combination of fascination and disapproval? (Hume (1976), 93, 95). His conduct is hardly estimable; he rids himself of one mistress, Mrs Loveit, by exploiting Bellinda, whom he seduces in the process, before apparently falling in love with the heiress Harriet Woodvil. It is perhaps only because he meets his effective match in Harriet that he can be viewed with indulgence. It is she who seemingly brings about his reformation."
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Everglades Restoration Project, 2000.
An overview of the Everglades Restoration Project, persuading readers of the positive nature of the project.
1,896 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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The paper briefly examines government initiation of the project, then reviews the causes of change in the Everglades National Park since its creation in 1947. The paper lists numerous examples of environmental damage done before returning to an examination of the political and economic forces arrayed both before and against the project. The paper itemizes six individual work projects incorporated into the overall restoration project, including their estimated costs. In conclusion, the paper argues that there is no justification to opposing the project because it merely reverses damage clearly done by man over the last half century.
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"There is no doubt that a good deal of the decline and worse are man's fault. A water control systems of canal and levees and even locks prevent water from flowing, as nature had intended, sometimes shutting off a water supply ample enough for a population like the wood stork. Even the rainfall is now sometimes shunted away from the Everglades. And, one must remember that the Everglades national park comprises only about one-fifth of the total Everglades area. Man is also responsible for pollutants, as a result of agricultural chemicals and other chemicals as the result of human expansion into the once-pristine area. High levels of mercury, for example, are now found up and down the so-called food chain, from fish in the marsh through raccoons and alligators. Among the disappearing species, wildlife conservationists point to the Florida panther, a species now so endangered that there may be less than 30 left in the entire state of Florida."
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Wildlife Management vs. Ecological Restoration, 2002.
This paper explains how wildlife management and ecological restoration are thought to be the same concept, but their objectives and goals are often very different.
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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This paper uses the San Marcos Springs ecosystem and its endangered species as an example of how wildlife management and ecological restoration may seem to compliment each other but, actually they are seeking out different goals. It explains that in order to preserve the endangered native species, all of current species located in the ecosystem must be considered.
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"Wildlife conservation and management have been called the art and science of managing wildlife species, habitats, and ecosystems for long-term human benefit. The first system of wildlife conservation was an Eastern rather than a Western idea, developed by the Great Khan of the Mongol Empire (Smith 1976). Although the art of managing wildlife is centuries old, the science is relatively new and is becoming increasingly important all the time. However, science is only part of how we view and manage our wildlife resources. Social, cultural, political, and legal constraints and issues often have more to do with how wildlife resources are managed than pure science. Understanding these constraints and issues is fundamental to conservation and management. J. B. Kauffman (1997) stated that a successful ?conservation programme cannot be based on a preoccupation with saving the animal itself. Its total environment must be preserved.? This type of forward thinking helped change the idea of single species conservation and gave rise to the concept of restoration ecology."
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Restoration Plays, 2002.
This paper discusses restoration plays especially Dryden's "Mac Flecknoe" And Wycherley's "The Country Wife".
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper explains the anti hero aspect with restoration plays. The author points out some of the themes such as adultery, cuckolding and satirical character assassination. The paper illustrates the different styles and scenes compared to today's audiences.
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