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- 2271: The Ninth And Tenth Century Dynasties
- ... at Raqqadah near Kairouan and, in 952, embarked on a period of expansion that within a few years took them to Egypt. For a time the Fatimids aspired to be rulers of the whole Islamic world, and their achievements were impressive. At their peak they ruled North Africa, the Red Sea coast, Yemen, Palestine, and parts of Syria. Fatimid merchants traded with Afghanistan and China and tried to divert some of ... force within Egypt throughout the Ottoman period and beyond. Abbasid Period It also changed the nature of the Khalifate from elected to hereditary rule. But these wars did set the stage for the third civil war, which would have considerable effect. The third civil war was a reaction to the extravagance, decadence and what was seen as a deterioration of Islamic faith in the Umayyads rulers. In addition, the civil war brought rulers to the Islamic world which for ...
- 2272: Fahrenheit 451: Insignificance of Life and Death
- Fahrenheit 451: Insignificance of Life and Death Imagine this world, as crazy as it is now, living for nothing. Dying for nothing. Not having a clue as to what tomorrow will bring, and shrugging a shoulder at your best friend who died in a car wreck, killing four others. Not caring. Not giving. More self-centered as the world is now, and living now knowing that what will happen the next split second, for your life could disappear right before your eyes and no one would care. Death as an unimportance. Life meaningless and pointless. Who could possibly want such a thing? In Ray Bradburys Fahrenheit 451, the insignificance of life and death of certain characters indicate the loss of hope and love in their corrupt world these people lived in. People in this confused society were never happy, and some desired death. Others just didnt care, and thought their lives were meaningless. Their desire for death reflected a social ...
- 2273: Ywain
- ... the peers, he gives detailed blow-for-blow descriptions of what occurred. Also, throughout the body of the work the warriors, no matter which side they are on, have significant names for their weapons and war-horses. This holds to the ancient custom that honored weapons with special names as having magical powers that could help its bearer. The battles and heroism of the main characters, as well as the names and details given about their war-horses and weapons, were important to a society that was constantly in a state-of-battle readiness, such as Roland's was. Beyond the battle scenes, Roland is true to the era in its portrayal ... way that they praise and support him. Their fealty to and defense of him is an outward sign of this love. Yet, found within this culture is another type of love that between companions of war. Through the strong friendship between Roland and Oliver, The Song of Roland characterizes the love-bond between men of the period. Both Roland and Oliver hold their companion dear to heart. In fact, the ...
- 2274: Snow Falling On Cedars
- ... San Piedro. It is responsible for the internment of Kabuo, Hatsue, and their families, the breakup of Hatsue and Ishmael, Kabuo's loss of his land, and perhaps for his indictment for murder. Before the war years, Kabuo's father, Zenhichi made an illegal agreement with the victim's father, Carl Heine senior. It was an agreement to an eight-year lease-to-own contract. Money changed hands, land was promised and terms were set. Unfortunately, the war came and the Japanese Americans were sent away to internment camp. Nothing was quite the same at wars end. When the Miyamoto has returned to claim their land, they had found out that the victim ... have suspected it that easily. Racism has put an end to the relationship of Hatsue and Ishmael. Being born in that period of time was a tragic for those lovers. It was the time when World War II just breakout, tension between the Americans and the Japanese had grown stronger, because of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. U.S had declared war on Japan. The war changed everything, the life ...
- 2275: Julius Caesar and His Accomplishments
- ... and lived through many important events and accomplished many things that no other person has ever come close to. Julius Caesar could be described as one of the greatest men in the history of the world. Caesar was always interested in public affairs, and tried always to gain favor of the people. He won favor because he spent much money to provide recreation for the people. Caesar was a very caring ... friends so much that he didnt even notice that his best friend Brutus was planning to murder him. Caesar was a Military leader and led the Romans to a great victory in the Civil War. Great public thanksgiving celebrations were held in Rome for his victories, not everyone rejoiced over Caesar's conquests. Pompeii became alarmed at Caesar's success. Pompeiis growing jealousy threw him into an alliance with ... his enemy had been murdered in Egypt. There, in Egypt, Caeser met and fell in love with Cleopatra. Caeser's love was so deep that he would do the impossible for her. He won the war that made Cleopatra ruler of Egypt. He later brought her to Rome. Caeser then went on to his next victory over Pharnaces II King of Pontus (Rogers, Bruce, 1870,p.155). Caesar's repeated ...
- 2276: The Red Badge Of Courage 2
- ... wrote this book when he was twenty three years old, in ten days. He had never been in battle and critics through the United States and England could not believe that he had never seen war. His sources were teachers athis small private school in New York State. The book's genius is now regarded as an American masterpiece of psychological writing. Unfortunately, it seems he was probably haunted by the experience of this book and ultimately went to join the Spanish American War. He was disqualified from fighting due to tuberculosis, but he continued into Cuba as a reporter for Pulitzer and Hearst. He contracted malaria there and several years later died at the age of twenty eight ... possible and when it stops, infront of him, he sees everyone around him dead and the wounded crawling away. He hears the sounds of fighting coming from everywhere and realizes that he is surrounded by war. Crane's language becomes impressionistic. Henry is amazed to see "a pure blue sky and the sun gleaming on the trees and fields." He then wakes up, somehow, and sees how proud he is ...
- 2277: Welcome To The Monkey House
- ... lost. The only sure weapon against bad ideas is better ideas. The source of better ideas is wisdom. The surest path to wisdom is a liberal education." The only way that the ideas of this world that are deemed bad are going to go away is if we are allowed to see them and change them. If we are not allowed to see what is "bad" then our society will never ... you can see some of the information about Vonnegut himself. He is the product of an Indianapolis middle class family. Many of the stories also show Vonnegut's and America's preoccupation with the Cold War, love, status, and identity. The first story, "Welcome to the Monkey House" a future society is described in America where a scientist had invented and ethical birth- control pill that removes all pleasure from sex ... the altruistic efforts of Billy the Poet, but rather, things that seem good really aren't necessarily good. The next story was "All the King's Horses". This story is the product of the Cold War of the early 1950's when Americans were becoming more and more suspicious of the Soviet Union and of China. The Sort describes a battle between a group of Americans, led by Colonel Kelley, ...
- 2278: The Extent Of European Influen
- ... of people who migrated to these new lands during colonial times did so not to escape religious and political persecution (although many did) but mainly for economic purposes. America offered the common people of the world the opportunity for financial gain and self-sufficiency. From these humble beginnings, the roots that became the American economic system formed. After securing independence for Great Britain, the new nation greatly expanded foreign trade and underwent revolutions in transportation and farming methods that gradually lead to the creation of a national market economy. At the close of the Revolutionary War, the states found themselves in urgent need of manufactured good. War-born shortages of goods quickly brought about a revival of foreign trade. After the signing of The Treaty of Paris, American and British merchants were free to resume trade between the two countries. America ...
- 2279: Ireland, Land Of Two Countries
- ... in Ireland. Movements in the nineteenth century to over throw the government were such acts as the Home rule movement in the 1870's and the Repeal movement in the 1880's. In 1916, during World War I the Irish Republican Army. (IRA) While the British were focused on the war in mainland Europe the IRA was back home in Ireland causing havoc in Ireland. The IRA had a political party called the Sinn Fein. The Sinn Fein replaced the Old Irish Monarchy and a ...
- 2280: Beringia to the Revolution
- ... Revolution The United States, today, knew as a melting pot of people, traditions, and cultures. America could not be what it is today without its past and its history. From a land bridge, to a war, America has been shaped, molded, and formed. It is believed that human occupation of North America began perhaps as long ago as 50,000 BC. The first people are thought to have migrated to the ... issue too. Education grew, but the north remained more educated than the South. As settlers sought more land, a clash of interests between Indians and colonists sometimes led to armed conflicts. In 1754 a major war broke out between the French and the British. The War is known as the French and Indian War and its purpose was for domination in the new world. In 1763, the English won the war and the Treaty of Paris was signed. Effectively the ...
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