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“To what Extent was the Franco Regime Fascist?” Francisco Franco Ruled as the Head of Spain from 1936 through the victory from the Spanish Civil War. Many argue Franco was a fascist leader due to his oppressing and powerful rule in Spain after the Spanish Civil War. The term Fascist involves of ‘a governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry commerce, and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often…

Franco Zeffirelli’s 1990 adaptation of Hamlet, with its streamlined plot, may be a Shakespearian purist’s worst nightmare, but it’s a godsend to struggling students, writes Finnian Cooney. Hamlet is the longest Shakespearian play totalling 4,042 lines. For any typical high school student, this Herculean task is daunting and quite frankly unattractive to read. English teachers recognise this and often try to help students get a better understanding of the play by showing them a film adaptation.…

Franco Zeffirelli and Baz Luhrmann present two very distinct versions of the iconic balcony s c e n e f r o m W i l l i a m S h a k e s p e a r e ’ s R o m e o a n d J u l i e t . O n e i n t e r e s t i n g s i m i l a r i t y i s i n t h e m u s i c a n d h o w i t helps the scene along. The costumes are also similar, with similar colors representing characteristics of their relationship. The scenery of the Zeffirelli version, even with it being more true to the story, better suits the…

Francisco Franco was the dictator of Spain from 1939 until he died in 1975. Coming to power during the Spanish Civil War by overthrowing Spain’s democratic government, Franco had a negative influence on the direction of the country by restricting their culture and demonstrating an authoritarian rule. For example, Franco prosecuted those against his political beliefs and those from various cultures that he wanted to rid Spain of. Also during his time as dictator, Franco repressed Spain’s…

the world remembers Francisco Franco as a merciless dictator who ruled Spain with an iron fist after achieving victory in the Spanish Civil War. Many consider him considered a fascist on par with Hitler and Mussolini. He is commonly viewed through one particular lens: the military man. The Pact of Forgetting in 1977 allowed Spaniards to move towards democracy by leaving Franco in the rearview mirror, but it created a more complicated future from which to interpret Franco himself. Looking back,…

standard in Prussia, he kept his international relations with other countries and used his diplomatic style to his advantage. Bismarck got William I to do exactly what he wanted and also partially caused the Franco-Prussian War, due to changing up messages that were sent to France by Prussia. The Franco-Prussian War achieved its goal set by Bismarck and and made the German people mad at France. All of the German sub-parts were now angered at France and had an enemy to unite against. Germany and…

The Age of Revolution was a period of time following the Enlightenment in which there were many rebellions, revolutions, and uprisings. The revolutionaries of the Age of Revolution, between 1789 and 1871, drew from Enlightenment ideals in order to create change in their societies. These changes most often dealt with instituting governments that fit the needs and interests of the people they governed. Napoleon Bonaparte of France and Otto von Bismarck of Germany were two significant leaders of…

take back Leopold’s nomination for king. Wilhelm willingly takes back the candidacy and agrees to not let Leopold get the nomination again. In July of 1870, Napoleon declares war on Prussia but is defeated and captured by the Prussians. After the Franco-Prussian War the rulers of Bavaria and Wurttemberg join Germany under the King of Prussia. Shortly after the war the Treaty of Versailles is signed, this established the 3rd Republic of…

Edward Grey, British Foreign Secretary between 1905 and 1916 has viewed a series of conflicts seen throughout the 19th and 20th centuries between European and World powers, as being inevitably caused by great armament. However, as Foreign Secretary only during early World War One, his opinion may not be applicable to other conflicts during this period. This includes the Austro-Prussian War, a war that led to a united Germany which arguably played a role in the origins of two World Wars, World…

Niccolo Machiavelli influences rulers and leaders throughout history such as Otto Von Bismarck, King Henry VIII, and Adolf Hitler. In Machiavelli's book The Prince he gives political advice on how to ruler and govern their land and to gain power. He says it's better to be cruel than merciful and that it's better to be stingy than generous. Bismarck, Henry VIII, and Hitler follow his advice on how to be a good ruler. Niccolo Machiavelli was a diplomat and writer who was born on May 3, 1469 and…