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- 461: The Literary Contributions of King Alfred the Great
- ... with translating himself. In addition, several translations were prepared as part of Alfred's plan, they include, the compilation of Orosius' Histories Against the Pagans (the one book of universal history), Bede's Ecclesiastical History, and the history of his own people in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. (Keynes 29, Smyth 527-566) In addition to translating these works into English, he was also responsible for the editing ( ...
- 462: First Civilization Arose In Asia
- First Civilization Arose In Asia The world's first civilization arose in Asia, and for the next over 5000 years, the history of the Eastern Hemisphere would remain Asia-centered. The civilization of Mesopotamia arose around 3500BCE and its livelihood was based on the Tigris-Euphrates River. This event marked the emergence ... government remains based on many of the same principles. Although equality was never achieved nor stressed, it became an open society with incredible potential for creativity in arts, philosophy, poetry, history, et cetera. The ideas derived from this society were accepted and expanded by Alexander the Great who brought into Europeans' history. Although, history continued to be Asia centered, Athens government greatly influenced the government of the "western world" and is still recognized in the 20th century. The Roman Empire must ...
- 463: The Mongol Invasion of China
- The Mongol Invasion of China The Mongol invasion of China was perhaps one of the greatest political, social, and economic upheavals in Chinese history. Fierce and obscure people who lived in the outer reaches of the Gobi Desert, present day Outer Mongolia, accomplished it. The outcome of this invasion was the destruction of the Sung Dynasty, and the creation of the Yüan Dynasty, one of the shortest lived of the major Dynasties in Chinese history. The Mongols were an alien people who completely subjugated the Chinese people and in doing so, they opened China to Europe in ways the Chinese had never done nor wanted ... when he died twenty years latter, his rule extended from the Caspian to the northern coast of China. Genghis Khan was perhaps one of the greatest military innovators in human history, and his armies were perhaps the best-trained horsemen in all of history. His men fought on horseback with incredible competency; they could hit their targets with superb precision ...
- 464: Money Vs Morality
- ... as slaves. How could this ever happen? Why would Africans ever stand for such a horrific thing? These are all questions asked by many people today when looking back at history. In 1692 Columbus sailed the ocean blue in search of a quicker trade route to Asia. He ended up stumbling upon a new land, America. Slowly people migrated to the ... way to go to learn from our ancestor's mistakes. Bibliography 1998 The Avalon Project. William C. Fray and Lisa A. Spar, Co-Directors. Elizabeth Donnan, Documents Illustrative of the History of the Slave Trade to America, Vol. I, pp. 141-145. Elizabeth Donnan, Documents Illustrative of the History of the Slave Trade to America, Vol. I, pp. 194-196. Elizabeth Donnan, Documents Illustrative of the History of the Slave Trade to America, Vol. I, pp. 354-55 ...
- 465: The Birth of a Nation: The Pros and Cons
- ... is almost embarrassing to mention it. There are a handful of reasons for this, but first in order to get a proper perception, one must first learn a bit of history. The Birth of a Nation is the first film to offer 2$ seats. Before then, the best seats in the house were a mere 50 cents. But the 2$ seat ... for many techniques that we see in film today, and although it may be hard to concentrate strictly on its cinematic accomplishments, they do play a huge role in the history of film. This film "…contains many new cinematic innovations and artistic advancements, becoming a formative influence and having a recognized impact on film history and the development of film as art". To name a few, he solely introduces night shooting, such as a scene where the Ku Klux Klan are riding. Griffith also ...
- 466: Julius Caesar
- ... Rome. This play was written during the sixteenth century in Shakespeare’s home, London, England. In the following paragraphs, a summary of the play will be provided along with a history of the time in which the book was set, a history of the time in which the book was published, reasons why the fictional and actual history may differ, and the point which the author tried to stress and did he get his point across. Julius Caesar begins when two conspirators against the reign of Julius ...
- 467: Situation Analysis: Ford Mustang
- ... Mustang Prepared for: Dr. Alan Wunsch, Vice President of Sales and Marketing Ford Motors Corporation Prepared by: YOUR NAME President and Owner of TDI Consulting YOUR ADDRESS November 8, 1998 HISTORY OF THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY The automotive industry started in 1893 when Charles and Frank Duryea designed and built the first gasoline-engine-propelled motor vehicle. This invention opened the doors ... rust protection, and greater performance. With the millennium just around the corner, the most vital aspect of any company is its ability to meet the changing demands of the consumer. HISTORY OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY The Ford Motor Company is the second largest auto manufacturer in the United States behind General Motors. Ford has quite a few divisions: Ford, Mercury ... Ford Mustang Mustang Mustang GT 3.8 liter V6 4.6 liter V8 150 Horsepower 225 Horsepower Standard Rear Spoiler Optional 17 Inch Wheels Figure 1 shows the increasing sales history for the Mustang. In 1994 Ford had an amazing growth year for the mustang so even with the decline in 1995 They are still experiencing an overall increase in ...
- 468: The Political And Religious Wi
- ... for dissolution, yet Oliver could not wait, and was forced to show his true colors when he cast out the hose and declared it officially dissolved (Lunt 439). Cromwell, as history shows, was a very good military strategist, but a poor politician (Roots 20). It is said that we must judge not only by what someone did, but also by what ... customs and laws of the Protestants. (Kishlansky 63). Now science and philosophy as well as religion were being questioned ( Wright 189). This revolution was one of the most important in history (Wright 187). Works Cited Buchan, John. Oliver Cromwell. Cambridge, Massachusetts: The Riverside Press, 1934. Chapman, Hester W. The Tragedy of Charles II in the years 1630 – 1660. Boston: Little, Brown ... Press, 1972. Kagan, Donald. The Western Heritage Since 1300. 6th ed. Prentice Hall: New Jersey, 1998. Kishlansky, Mark A. “The Later Stuarts.” Encyclopedia Britannica. 15th ed. 1993. Lunt, W.E., History of England, 4th ed. New York: Harper and Row, Publishers, 1956. Marshall, Alan. “To Make a Martyr: the Popish Plot and Protestant Propaganda. (Restoration England).” History Today v47 n3 ...
- 469: Freedom In The United States
- ... be guilty of violating the bounds of the First Amendment by publicly offending others through obscenity or racism. Americans have developed a distinct disposition toward the freedom of expression throughout history. The First Amendment clearly voices a great American respect toward the freedom of religion. It also prevents the government from "abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." Since the early history of our country, the protection of basic freedoms has been of the utmost importance to Americans. In Langston Hughes' poem, "Freedom," he emphasizes the struggle to enjoy the freedoms that ... in this case the principles of free speech have been abused because young children can purchase and listen to this obscene music. The American flag, symbol of our country's history and patriotism, has also become a topic of controversy. The controversy was over the right to burn the flag without punishment. Supreme Court Justice William Brennan offered the response ...
- 470: Alcatraz
- Alcatraz Island has quite a distinct history. Many people know that Alcatraz served as a federal prison, but most are reluctant to know that this island served as fort. Built before the Civil War, it served two ... a world unto itself. Isolation is just one of the many constants of island life for any inhabitant on Alcatraz Island. It is the most reoccurring theme in the unfolding history of Alcatraz Island. Alcatraz Island is one of Golden Gate National Recreation Area's most popular destinations, offering a close-up look at a historic and infamous federal prison long ... the island. Following incarceration in USP McNeil Island, where he was sentenced to 12 years for manslaughter in 1909, Stroud was transferred to Leavenworth after serving only three years. A history of violence dictated the move, and Stroud had been in Leavenworth less than four years when he attacked and killed a custodial officer in front of better than 2, ...
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