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- 771: William Shaksphere
- ... presented different plays week after week. The companies were commercial organizations that depended on admission from their audience. Scholars know that Shakespeare belonged to one of the most popular acting companies in London called The Lord Chamberlain's Men. Shakespeare was a leading member of the group from 1594 for the rest of his career. By 1594, at least six of Shakespeare's plays had been produced. During Shakespeare's life ... Both were impressed with Shakespeare which made his name known. There is evidence that he was a member of a traveling theater group, and a schoolmaster. In 1594, he became an actor and playwright for Lord Chamberlain's Men. In 1599, he became a part owner of the prosperous Globe Theater. He also was a part owner of the Blackfriars Theater as of 1609. Shakespeare retired to Stratford in 1613 where ...
- 772: Epic Of Gilgamesh And The Bibl
- ... of both were opened, and they knew that they were naked." (The Bible, Genesis 3:7) They also learn shame and fear, as detailed by the following passage: And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord . . .. And he [Adam] said, 'I heard the sound of thee in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.'" (The Bible, Genesis 3:8-10) They also begin civilized ...
- 773: 1775-1900: The History of the Buffalo Soldier
- ... enlisted, but that those already serving in the Army should be dismissed." (Mullen 12) The colonists would probably have kept Blacks out of the military during the war if not for the proclamation by the Lord of Dunmore. He stated "I do hereby... declare all... Negroes... free, that are able and willing to bear arms, they joining his Majesty's troops, as soon as may be, for the more speedily reducing ... black soldiers willing to fight for the British would be declared legally free. Therefore, the Americans couldn't afford to deny Black Americans, free or not, from joining the army. Less than a month following Lord Dunmore's proclamation, General George Washington officially reversed his policy about letting "free Negroes to enlist." (Fowler 21) "Of the 300,000 soldiers who served in the Continental Army during the War of Independence, approximately ...
- 774: Ben Franklin
- ... which he presented (1754), to the Albany Congress, he proposed partial self-government for the American colonies. When he went to England in 1757 as agent of the Pennsylvania Assembly, he was alarmed to hear Lord Granville, president of the Privy Council, declare that for the colonies, the king's instructions were "the Law of the Land: for the King is the Legislator of the Colonies," (#2). In England from 1757 ... which he presented (1754), to the Albany Congress, he proposed partial self-government for the American colonies. When he went to England in 1757 as agent of the Pennsylvania Assembly, he was alarmed to hear Lord Granville, president of the Privy Council, declare that for the colonies, the king's instructions were "the Law of the Land: for the King is the Legislator of the Colonies," (#2). In England from 1757 ...
- 775: The Elizabethan Age
- ... plays that Shakespeare wrote before 1597 were performed there. The next playhouse, Henry Canman's Curtain, was built directly adjacent to the Theatre. It was used by famous clown and singer, Robert Armin and by Lord Chamberlain's men. During this time, the erection of the most famous theatre of the Elizabethan theatre came about, the Globe. This is where Shakespear's latter plays were performed. It was built from the ... 10). The men also wore women's clothing, which is also bad according to the Bible. "A woman must not wear a man's clothing, nor a man wear a woman's clothing for the Lord your God detests anyone who does this" (Deuteronomy 22:5). In Elizabethan times, all the parts were played by males, including those of females and children. The young players began their acting careers at the ...
- 776: Life and Times in the Middle Ages
- ... standards they choose to live by. Defense is to always to defend the nation, family, and those who believed in the knight's worthiness and loyalty. A knight is sworn by oath to defend his lord and those who depend upon the lord. Courage is to search for the truth whenever possible, taking sacrifices, being wise, and dealing with whatever challenges come along with being a knight. Faith is what supports a knight and gives a knight hope ...
- 777: I And Ii Thessalonians
- ... write II Thessalonians deals with the situation of eschatology. Eschatology is dealt with in opposite ways in the two letters. In Paul s agreed work of I Thessalonians, he says that, the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night (5:2 NRSV). This is Paul s way of urging his fellow followers to be ready at any moment for the return of Jesus. Conversely, in the ... 11, II Thessalonians 3:17). The author of II Thessalonians does write about the Parousia. He explains to the followers in Thessalonica that there will be noticeable events that happen before the day of the Lord comes. This does not contradict what is written in the first letter. This coincides with I Thessalonians 5:1. This verse uses the term, the times and the seasons , (NRSV) which is not one quick ...
- 778: Monarchical Power In England
- ... to reform this practice kept the baronage on side as their assent was needed, but it also allowed him to assert his royal authority - 'no one shall have jurisdiction or judgement or forfeiture except the Lord King in the royal court.'(3) In other words monarchical power usurped 'customary procedures, and also overode franchisal jurisdiction, private privileges and exemptions.' (4). It was the threat of these changes that caused Henry II ... the monarchy's only source of income. The king also collected feudal 'incidents' such as reliefs, the regular feudal aids, and wardships and marriages. In addition, he was entitled to scutages or fines if a lord did not fill his feudal obligations to provide military service. The Danegeld, the earliest example of direct taxation, was used early in Henry's reign and was revived by Richard in1194 in order to raise ...
- 779: Martin Luther
- ... articulated his basic theology in his earlier writings, he published his most popular book, the Small Catechism, in 1529. By commenting briefly in question and answer form on the Ten Commandments, the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, baptism, and the Lord's Supper, the Small Catechism explains the theology of the evangelical reformation in simple yet colorful language. Not allowed to attend the Diet of Augsburg because he had been banned and excommunicated, Luther had to ...
- 780: Sir Francis Bacon
- ... of the Earl of Essex, whose prosecution for treason he later managed. He was knighted in 1603 after the succession of James I. Bacon and he became solicitor-general in 1609, attorney-general in 1613, lord keeper of the great seal in 1617, and lord chancellor in 1618; he was also created Baron of Verulam I 1618, and Viscount St. Albans in 1621. Bacon retained James's favor by steadfast defense of royal prerogative, but in 1621 he was found ...
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