Edward Steichen

The Tragedy Of King Richard II Richard II is the initial play in the second history tetralogy of Shakespeare which was written around 1595. The play is among a sequence of four plays that chronicles the house of Lancaster’s rise to the throne in Britain (Hoenselaars, 2004). Richard II, a stately and regal figure rose to the throne as a young chap but is extravagant in his spending habits, detached from his own country and its common individuals, and is also not wise in choosing his counselors.…

Queen Elizabeth the First was born on September seventh of 1533 at Greenwich Palace. She was the daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, King Henry’s second wife. King Henry was disappointed that Elizabeth was born due to the fact that he wanted a son and already had a daughter, Mary. As a result Elizabeth had a misfortune childhood. Anne could not give the King a son so he had her executed. Henry's marriage to Anne was declared null and void and Elizabeth was declared illegitimate and…

Marie Antoinette was born on November 2,1755 in Vienna, Austria.Marie had a carefree childhood. She learned how to play many instruments for example the harpsichord ,spinet, clariehord and the harp.She had a poor education and had a lot of trouble concentrating.She was blamed for many things and was executed.Many things happened to her and her family during the french revolution.She also was the last queen of France. She was sometimes neglected by her mother which hurt her.Marie received an…

Selena The movie “Selena” is based on a true story about Selena Quintanilla- Perez, a Texas born Tejano singer, who was on the rise of her career when tragedy struck and she was shot and killed by a close family friend and president of her fan club. The movie was written and directed by Gregory Nava in 1997. Selena was born on April 16, 1971 in Lake Jackson, Texas. Selena started her career at the age of 10, as lead singer in her family’s band, Selena y Los Dinos. Her father Abraham, produced…

Rulers throughout history have proven that the way the rule is based on the way they are perceived by not only their subjects but other powers including religious authority. This was especially true for women rulers who were viewed as lesser than men, and in some countries were not even allowed the chance to rule. Queen of Elizabeth of England was one of the longest rulers of her time, however that did not stop people from questioning her ability to rule. Religious leaders believed her rule was…

1. Explain Dr. Deming and TQM. What is it? Did it work in Japan and the US? Why or why not? (2pts) Dr. W. Edwards Deming (1900- 1993) is called the father of the Quality Evolution. He was very knowledgeable with quality management. Deming’s work is a philosophy of management, Totally Quality Management (TQM). Deming created 14 points to provide framework and develop knowledge that can be used in long term business plans. These points will help the business for more efficient work place, higher…

The king of England, King John, is being extremely unfair. He raised the taxes in England and punished his enemies without trial. The king has gained too much power. My fellow nobles and I will have to find a way to lower the king’s power. Tomorrow I shall hold a meeting with my fellow nobles and come up with a strategy that will give everyone the same amount of rights . If luck is with us, we will be able to take away most of the king’s powers and limit the government's powers.…

different period or England. Sir Walter Scott's first book was Waverly, and Scott published the novel in 1814. This book took place during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745 and described as a " novel concerns the romantic adventures of a young Englishman, Edward Waverley, in the Highlands"(Biographical). This book, however, is not the only work of Scott's that takes place during the Rebellion, there were the books like Guy Mannering, The Astrologer and A Legend of Montrose.(Biographical). It is…

In England during the 1500s, there had been only male monarchs and the females were only given the title of being Queen through marriage. However, in 1135 when Henry I had died, a female had the first chance to become Queen. Matilda, the daughter of King Henry I was going to be Queen of England, “not in the conventional sense of a king’s wife, but in the unprecedented form of a female king” (Castor, 2010). However, Matilda lost the crown of England to King Henry I’s nephew Stephen because he was…

Name: Instructor: Course: Date: King Lear: Quarto vs. Folio During the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, conventions had it that the senior remaining character speaks the last speech. This final speech marked the assumption into power of this character. In King Lear, we expect Albany to carry the day at the end of the play and ascend into power because he is husband to the eldest daughter of the king. But astonishingly, he is reluctant and suggests Edgar and Kent to share power. This is probably as…