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- 4221: RISE AND FALL OF THE HITLER REICHT
- ... on the Austrian government sessions . Hitler speaks of his life in Vienna as "five years in which I had In 1913, Hitler moved to Munich. Life was not much better there until the First World War started in 1914. While many people were frightened and sad at the thought of a world war, Hitler was delighted. He held the rank of corporal, and in forty-seven b On October 13th 1918, a month before Germany surrendered to the Allies, his good luck ran out. When Hitler and his ...
- 4222: Semiotics And Intertextuality
- ... genre. Such conventions are at their most obvious in 'spoof' versions of the genre. Links also cross the boundaries of formal frames, for instance, in sharing topics with treatments within other genres (the theme of war is found in a range of genres such action-adventure film, documentary, news, current affairs). Some genres are shared by several media: the genres of soap, game show and phone-in are found on both ... of film belong to the "beautiful ruins in the philosophical landscape" certainly miss out on what is certainly very relevant and consistently challenging in Theory of Film. Written during his exile in France during World War II (Theory of Film differs in many ways from his Weimar writings, the specter of the Holocaust and Nazism, shaped Kracauer's views on film) Kracauer views film as both the perfect medium for the ...
- 4223: French Revolution
- ... the assembly dissolved. A legislative assemble was elected, and it met from October, 1791, to September, 1792. The legislative assembly was dominated by the Girondists, who wished to set up a federal republic. When the war broke out with Austria in April, 1792, there was no longer any reason for tolerating Louis XVI. He had plotted with his wife's family, which ruled Austria, and was now an enemy of the ... one that executed the king in January, 1793. The convention was ruled by two committees under the domination of Roberspirre from 1793 to 1794. Robespierre saw to the execution of his enemies and was rampant, war was at the doorstep, and bread riots were common. The tide turned in another direction, and a stronger executive power in the form of the Dierctory (1795-1799) was set up. A five-man committe ...
- 4224: The Congress of Vienna
- ... willing to give up it's share of Poland either, and Prussia was interested in the land of Saxony. This conflict came to it's height and there was even the fear that a new war might erupt over the control of these lands. This was changed by the clever Talleyrand, who represented France, he suggested that Austria and England might ally themselves to take the land that was up for ... the after effects of the era. The ultimate test of the peace brought to Europe was the ability to keep an intact land deal that stayed intact for about half a century, and no general war for over a century.
- 4225: The Indians of New France
- ... Longhouses were quite large and supported more than five families in them. The men were mainly the people who constructed the Longhouse. While the men were busy during the summer, hunting, trading, or engaging in war, the women would care for the crops. The Iroquoians helped contribute to agriculture by being one of the first to grow crops. While trading with the Europeans, the Indians were faced with many instances that ... R.D., Jones Richard, Smith D.B. Origins : Canadian History To Confederation. Toronto. 1988. Francis, R.D., Jones Richard, Smith D.B. Readings In Canadian History : Pre-Confederation. Toronto. 1990. Morton, D. New France and War. Toronto. 1983. Skeoch, E. Album of New France. Toronto. 1986. Surtees, R.J. The Original People. Toronto. 1971. Trigger, B.G. Natives and Newcomers. Montreal.1985. Trigger, B.G. The Indians and The Heroic Age ...
- 4226: The French Revolution
- ... Revolution, being provoked by this collision of powers, was the Financial debt of the government and the long-standing political differences in the government. Over the course of twenty-five years after the Seven Years' War, the government of France--the Bourgeoisie royalty, could not manage it's finances on a sound basis. This was worsened when France aided the American Revolution against Great Britain. The Government had reached great financial ... in poverty. The deteriorating finances of the government is what triggered the prolonged differences between the Bourgeoisie and the aristocracy. The political differences between the monarchy and the nobles came about after the Seven Years' war also. The increasing debt of the government escalated the hope for the monarchy to resume a "absolute power" status as it did with Louis XIV. However this could not be accomplished because of the doubt ...
- 4227: Alexander's Empire
- ... spite that the fact was that his army was smaller than that of the Persians, Alexanders superior tactics won the field, and Darus was forced to flee again. By this victory he effectively won the war, although much more fighting was needed before the Persian empire disappeared. It took three years to subdue all of eastern Iran. After the Battle of Gaugamela, Alexander entered the ancient city of Babylon as a ... Porus in what was to be his last great battle. He pushed on to the east, but on the banks of the Hyphasis (Beas) river-his army rebelled. They were tired after long years of war and were anxious to see their families back in Greece. Alexander could not persuade them otherwise and after sulking in his tent for two days agreed to lead them back home. Alexander shared the classical ...
- 4228: The Downfall of the Middle Ages
- ... place for the nobles, who were rapidly losing power. Another thing that contributed to their loss of power was the enforcement of Common Law, which applied throughout the kingdom. The effects of the Hundred Years' War hastened the decline of the feudal system. The use of the longbow and firearms made the feudal methods of fighting obsolete. Monarchs replaced feudal soldiers with national armies made up of hired soldiers. Finally, threats to the monarchy decreased as a result of the large number of nobles killed in the war. Another major factor that contributed to the end of the Middle Ages was the declination of the Church's power over the nation-states. Conflicts between the papacy and the monarchy over political matters resulted ...
- 4229: FightClub
- ... their curiosity but that motive soon changes. More and more men gather to hear Tyler's philosophies. We are the Middle children of history, with no purpose or place. We have no great depression. Our war is a spiritual war. Our great depression is our lives. We are a generation of me raised by women. Tyler speaks to people. He say's the things many have thought but never said, and he dose something about ...
- 4230: Remains Of The Day
- ... dignified gentlemen who try to please everyone, such as Darlington (102). Lord Darlington, like Stevens, also feels the effects of outdated ideals of politeness and duty. He reprimanded the important politicians and leaders of World War I for asking too many reparations from the Germans. Darlington gives a sense of how out of touch he is with his remark to Stevens, Deeply disturbing. It does us great discredit to treat a ... dignified talk and modest reserve would no longer do. Ishiguro discusses how Stevens Senior ran into this problem while attempting to treat Germany with fair play in the years leading to the start of World War II. The American way of freely expressing opinion, even if feelings are hurt in the process, began to seep into not only England s old homes but also its government. Stevens is a symbol of ...
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