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- 981: Karl Marx 5
- ... import the dialectic from the realm of philosophy into the realm of social science and thus an important step in the history of sociology. Marx's theories were also influenced by other sources such as French socialist thought, particularly the work of Saint-Simon, concerned with social progress as a result of workers leading the country. The political economy of Britain was another as was his friendship with Engels, both of ... defined as trying to understand change that occurs through conflict. However, while Hegel saw this conflict as taking place with ideas, Marx saw these ruptures as occurring in material conditions in the form of social revolution. Therefore, according to Marx, the conflicts of interest within society provokes the rising class to overthrow the present system and create a new one. This corresponds accurately to the feudal relations of production which acted ...
- 982: Karl Marx 3
- ... Engles and Marx had gone through the German Philosophic school and had come to the same conclusions but while Marx arrived at an understanding of the struggles an demands of the age basis of the French Revolution, Engles did so on the basis of English industry. (The Story of his Life, Mehring, page 93) In 1845, he left for Brussels, Belgium. It s during these years that Marx is said to have ...
- 983: John Paul Jones
- ... to America and changed his name to John Paul Jones of which he was called for the rest of his life. He arrived in America just as the Revolutionary War was starting and joined the revolution effort. He was made a first lieutenant on an American ship and gradually, through his almost unbelievable successes, became captain of his own ship. He successfully completed many missions and raids against the British and ... to the northward. Jones realized that his ship was being shot to pieces and his only hope was to board the enemy. The chance came when the anchor on Serapis caught on Richard and the French marine sharpshooters that Jones had hired prevented the British from cutting it free. Because the American flag had been shot down, Captain Pearson hailed to ask if they were surrendering, "No, I've not yet ...
- 984: Joan Of Arc 2
- Joan of Arc, in French, Jeanne d'Arc, also called the Maid of Orleans, a patron saint of France and a national heroine, led the resistance to the English invasion of France in the Hundred Years War. She was born ... Catherine, and St. Margaret, believing them to have been sent by God. These voices told her that it was her divine mission to free her country from the English and help the dauphin gain the French throne. They told her to cut her hair, dress in man's uniform and to pick up the arms. By 1429 the English with the help of their Burgundian allies occupied Paris and all of France north of the Loire. The resistance was minimal due to lack of leadership and a sense of hopelessness. Henry VI of England was claiming the French throne. Joan convinced the captain of the dauphin's forces, and then the dauphin himself of her calling. After passing an examination by a board of theologians, she was given troops to command and ...
- 985: James Watt
- James Watt was born 19th January 1736 at Greenock and at this time no one would have even imagined his effect on the Industrial Revolution that was to occur within that century. When James was fifteen he had read books about and become accustomed to Philosophy (similar to modern physics). He had also completed many of his own chemical experiments ... steam engine at that time. Even though Newcomen had already developed the steam engine before James Watt, it was about to be improved substantially without even knowing the results it would have on the industrial revolution. As Watt was fixing the machine he was intrigued on how much fuel it burned. He then thought about ways to reduce the fuel consumption and found out it was mostly caused by the pistons ... in Healthfield. Mrs. Watt lived much longer dying in 1832. James Watt was able to live through his life knowing that even though he only improved an existing invention, he powered much of the industrial revolution in doing so. His innovations also saved many of the mines in those times that were full of water unable to be pumped out by older model steam engines. James also knew that the ...
- 986: Herman Melville
- ... to grow to four boys and four girls. ("Herman Melville" http://www.comptons.com) His family had been among the Scottish and Dutch settlers of New York and had taken leading roles in the American Revolution and in the fiercely competitive commercial and political life of the new country. One grandfather, Major Thomas Melvill, was a member of the Boston Tea Party in 1773 and also had worked as a New ... on a voyage to the South Seas. This, along with many other voyages to sea, would greatly influence Melville in his works. In June 1842 the "Acushnet" anchored in the Marquesas Islands in present-day French Polynesia. Melville's adventures here, while somewhat exaggerated, became the subject of his first novel, Typee (1846). In July Melville and a companion jumped ship and, according to Typee, spent about four months as guest ...
- 987: George Frideric Handel
- ... Russian empire. In Europe and America the Enlightenment period was coming to an end. Many inventors and Enlightenment thinkers were allowed to question topics and come out with new theories. The beginning of the Industrial Revolution was taking place. In America, settlers were now taking control of their colonies and working together to fight against the Indians, the French, and later their mother country, England. This same time period is usually known as the baroque or rococo period in art, music, literature and architecture. Baroque has no specific style, more so it is a ...
- 988: Diaghilev
- ... people he worked with, and his bringing together of these talents was the standard for much of the art and music of this period. Diaghilev had a whole scenic crew behind him, including such famous french artists as Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau, who also wrote scenarios for Diaghilev s ballets. Diaghilev s favorite composer, Igor Stravinsky, created many musical scores for him, including "The Firebird" and "Petrushka". All ... they never looked back. Nijinsky s dances combined with Diaghilev s visions broke the ideas of classical technique and brought in eroticism and un-imaginable ideas, such as riots and fighting on-stage. The Russian Revolution in 1917 caused Diaghilev to cut his links with Russia, and the company continued, even though they were greatly in debt. Foreign dancers with aliases as names started to dance for the company. Diaghilev hired ...
- 989: Descartes 2
- ... and its place in the universe were being constructed and many of those who were aware of this work became very optimistic about the influence it could have. Descartes was a child of the scientific revolution, but felt that until sceptical concerns were dealt with, science would always have to contend with Montaigne and his cronies, standing on the sidelines and laughing at science's pretenses to knowledge. Descartes' project, then ... and its place in the universe were being constructed and many of those who were aware of this work became very optimistic about the influence it could have. Descartes was a child of the scientific revolution, but felt that until sceptical concerns were dealt with, science would always have to contend with Montaigne and his cronies, standing on the sidelines and laughing at science's pretenses to knowledge. Descartes' project, then ... and its place in the universe were being constructed and many of those who were aware of this work became very optimistic about the influence it could have. Descartes was a child of the scientific revolution, but felt that until sceptical concerns were dealt with, science would always have to contend with Montaigne and his cronies, standing on the sidelines and laughing at science's pretenses to knowledge. Descartes' project, ...
- 990: Comparison Of Nicholas I And Nicholas Ii
- Nicholas I and Nicholas II both struggled with similar uncertainties of a possible revolution. Both came to a conclusion with a strong resemblance, and yet at the same time remained drastically different when their rule ended. While the names may suggest that Nicholas I was the father of Nicholas ... of the Hungarian subjects. Nicholas hoped to drive the Turks out of Europe. As an excuse for another war he demanded a protectorate over all Christian subjects in Turkey. This demand clashed with British and French interests and brought on the Crimean War in 1853. France and Sardinia joined the Turks to help them defeat Russia s ambitions. Nicholas died before the war ended. His oldest son, Alexander II followed him ...
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