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- 1191: Egypt
- ... my Egyptian culture. Although people view Egypt as a plain desert with camel riders, my experience from living there shows Egypt to be a developing civilized country with a great history . People think about Egypt in this manner because of the media. The news primarily exposes the uncivilized parts of the country. For instance, the well known news broad-casting channel ... the "pyramids" which are symbols of the Egyptian pride. Temples, churches and mosques show a great art of design. These buildings are not just constructions, they are decorations and a history for all generations. This history has motivated the Egyptians to continue their modern progresses. It has also influenced the Egyptian traditions. For example, the Egyptian ancestors passed down many traditions. These traditions emphasize respect ...
- 1192: Agatha Christie
- ... it was indeed the good doctor, the non-committal narrator, who turned out to be the killer. As of her critics noted, "Christie brought about the greatest controversy in mystery history with The Murder of Roger Ackroyd when she broke the cardinal rule of detective writing and had the disinterested narrator turn out to be the killer" (C.L.C., Vol ... the most impressive works of Christie (C.L.C., Vol. 12, p. 118). Christie's "least likely person" device and/or trick "provoked the most violent debate in detective story history" (C.L.C., Vol. 12, p. 118). Some critics called foul play, while others came to Christie's defense saying it is the reader's business to suspect everyone (C ... were to ask me why they should read the novel The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, I would start by: (1) emphasizing that this detective puzzle is a classic in mystery history (2) describing the highly creative and imaginative characters that live in the story (3) tantalizing the reader with the suspenseful and mind-boggling plot. It is no wonder that ...
- 1193: Ramses II: Magnificence On The Nile
- Ramses II: Magnificence On The Nile Userare Setepnere (Ramses II) is one of the few pharaohs who emerges from history with a personality. Early Egyptologists bestowed on him the title of ‘The Great’ for he bequeathed to posterity a series of monuments executed on a staggering scale. “He was a lavish usurper of the buildings of his forerunners and an untiring fabrication of obelisks and colossal statues” (Ancient Egypt: It’s culture and history pp.115). The self glorification of his monuments and the pomposity of his inscriptions have caused modern Egyptologists to view him with a jaundiced eye. During the sixty-seven years ... and the vassal states of the Levant. Like all well-born Egyptians, the young Ramses learned to read and write and received instruction in the nation’s theology, literature, and history. Careful attention was paid to his physical development too. Pharaohs were expected to excel in the military skills of chariotry and archery. Ramses was still only in his midteens ...
- 1194: Martin Luther
- ... Luther's fate was sealed, and his job was cut out for him. Concerning Luther and the Reformation, Paul Tillich states: "The turning point of the Reformation and of church history in general is the experience of an Augustinian monk in his monastic cell--Martin Luther. Martin Luther did not merely teach different doctrines; others had done that also, such as ... Roland H. Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther. New York: Mentor, 1950. Dillenberger, John. Martin Luther: Selection From His Writings. New York: Anchor Books, 1962. Russell, Bertrand. A History of Western Philosophy. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1945. Schultz, Robert C. and Helmut T. Lehmann. Luther's Works, Volume 46, The Christianity in Society, III. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1967. Tillich, Paul. A History of Christian Thought From Its Judaic and Hellenistic Origins to Existentialism. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1968. The Holy Bible. King James Version. New York: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1972. ...
- 1195: John Coltrane
- ... album John Coltrane recorded for Blue Note as a leader turned out to be one of his most rewarding statements, not to mention a highlight of Blue Note's recording history. Coltrane didn't stay in pure "hard bop" territory very long. He would soon after return to Miles Davis' group to pursue modal-based jazz and continue on to explore ... enormous, and each new generation of musicians will greatly be affected by what Coltrane and other jazz musicians have done so that they too may have an impact on jazz history. Jazz is a music of continuity, not repetition. There is continuity and progress. In an interview with Nat Hentoff, Coltrane stated the following: "There is never any end . . . . There are ... and intellectual prowess went beyond success and even beyond music into the metaphysical. He studied Eastern religions, Islam, the Torah. He read books about mathematics, personal improvement, van Gogh, African history and yoga. His record collection included African, early English, Greek and Indian music. Adding seven bars in E minor and 23 in E major to "My Favorite Things" and ...
- 1196: Ludwig Van Beethoven
- The rise of Ludwig van Beethoven into the ranks of history's greatest composers was paralleled by and in some ways a consequence of his own personal tragedy and despair. Beginning in the late 1790's, the increasing buzzing and humming ... faith in his own music, searching for "but one day of pure joy." In a musical perspective, the "Eroica" Symphony established a milestone in Beethoven's development and in music history. His manipulation of sonata form to embrace the powerful emotions of heroic struggle and tragedy went beyond Mozart or Haydn's high- Classic style. Beethoven's new path reflected the ... and futility. At the same time however, despite the looming impossibility of recovery, his ambition to fully realize his musical talent set him to establish a new milestone in musical history -- the creation of the heroic style. Symbolizing struggle, the resistance of morality to suffering, and the triumph over despair, we can see how the heroism of Beethoven's music ...
- 1197: The Assassination of John F Kennedy
- ... United States of America, John Fitzgerald Kennedy assassinated while he rode in an open limousine though the streets of Dallas. This event, which abruptly and severely altered the course of history, it has created more controversy than any other single event. Some haunting questions still remain. "Who did it?" "Why did they do it?" "How was it done?" "Was there a ... It should be noted that the militant anti-Castro exiles were almost exclusively under the control of the CIA. Richard Nixon was one of the most corrupt residents in the history of our republic. If nothing else, I believe Nixon might have had foreknowledge of the assassination (and obviously did nothing to prevent it). The Nixon administration repeatedly intervened to quash ... www.ourworld.compuserve.com/homepage/MGriffith/suspects.htm J.F.K. & the cold war Urs Schwarz, John F. Kennedy, C.J. Bucher Ltd 1964 Elizabeth Greenup, Case Studies in Modern History, 1987
- 1198: Martin Luther King's Life
- ... for re-distribution of the nation. To over come entrenched black poverty, he emphasized on achieving significance for humanity. Martin Luther King symbol of hope and is great figure in history. He was near exhaustion from stress, and his speeches increasingly alluded to his possible death. He was undeterred, however, for as he put it on April 3, 1968, he had ... gravesite were made a national historic site. Martin Luther King represented black courage and achievement in African Americans society. After his death the country mourned his loss as one of history's greatest men. A man that fought for what they believed in. He has changed the way we look at the world we live in and the race we belong ... us that peace is something we need to work and build upon to achieve world harmony. I too have a dream the one day racism will be a page in history. Foot notes 1- Schloredt,1988,p22 2-'' '' '' '' ,p27 3-'' '' '' '',p27 4-'' '' '' '',p52 Bibliography Schloredt,Valrie(1988) Martin Luther King,Jr America's great nonviolent leader in the stuggle of ...
- 1199: Mikhail Lermontov
- ... idea of domination of the world by proletariat (Communist Manifesto by Marx). Following all this it is impossible for the contemporary writers not to include some of the elements of history into their work of literature. In the following the trait of history will be examined in the book by Mikhail Lermontov “The Hero of Our Time.” The book begins with story of a Muslim girl Bella being kidnapped from a Muslim house. This is our first clue to history. Russia just like any other European nation was trying to expand to gain new markets and raw materials. However this could only be done at the expanse of Eastern ...
- 1200: Ulysses S. Grant
- ... October. On November 2, the Vicksburg Campaign began, which would last all the way until July 4, 1863. Grant's leadership and persistence throughout the campaign has gone down in history as one of the most brilliant displays of generalship ever. One of the main goals of the Union was to gain control of the Mississippi River. Vicksburg was the largest ... placed Vicksburg under siege from May 19 to July 4. On July 4, Confederate General John C. Pemberton surrendered Vicksburg. This marked the largest capture of men and arms in history up to that point: 30,000 troops, including 15 generals, and 172 cannon were surrendered. (Scaturro 2) Throughout the entire Vicksburg Campaign, over 31,000 Confederate forces were killed while ... General Grant National Memorial. Mrs. Grant died in 1902 and was buried at his side. Works Cited Porter, Horace. Campaigning With Grant. New York: Mallard Press, 1991 Scaturro, Frank. "Grant History." 9/25/96 "Battle Statistics American Civil War." Simon, John Y. World Book Encyclopedia. "Grant, Ulysses S." Chicago: World Book Inc, 1990
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