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lower classes around the country in an effort to deteriorate the king's authority. Eventually, they hired Spanish troops to carry on their fight, even though Spain and France were presently at war. Although the movement failed, it left an enduring imprint on the general public as to the worth of having a commanding monarch to safeguard them from things in analogous nature to the revolt. When the Cardinal died in 1661, Louis XIV, whom Cardinal Mazarin had been governing for a while, took…

Maximizing myself during study time is something I had never honestly spent time working towards. Having had good grades all through high school I was never really concerned with improving my mediocre study habits. But after hearing the ridiculous amount of change that the Pomodoro technique can have I am all ready to give some new studying techniques a shot. In the past I have always chosen to give myself some huge amount of time one evening to finish a task, to sit down for 5 hours with all…

1. What are the developmental phases for American cities? Briefly describe each stage of development discussing the most important features for city development. There are five developmental phases for American cities. The earliest phase of urban development begins with the frontier urbanization. This period in time is characterized by the U.S. economy attempting to organize itself until independence begins to take place. The second phase (1790-1840) falls under the wraths of “merchantilism,”…

am used to. I notice this is a strong attribute to anyone who enjoys literature since it gives you a broader range of possibilities. Every book you read is like a new adventure you experience and new lesson learned. Black Box has left a lasting imprint on me. I am very grateful to have stumbled upon this book and to have been exposed to the complex nature of the characters. This book wasn't extremely well written or even had a great plot, but it still had managed to influence me in my day to…

Over 400 years ago, a highly prolific poet, playwright, and actor created works that would last for centuries to come. This highly influential individual was William Shakespeare, a man who greatly influenced the English language we are so familiar with today. Shakespeare was a creative and groundbreaking writer who produced brilliant work during the Elizabethan and Jacobean ages. He influenced and enriched the English language through introduction of new vocabulary terms , a plethora of phrases…

In the book, Armour & Masculinity in the Italian Renaissance, Springer examines the political and cultural implications of armour within the sixteenth century in early modern Italy. She highlights the various uses and meanings of armour through this period; from self-fashioning to various ideologies of the body. The first half of the text, Springer explains the various forms of armoured bodies throughout the sixteenth century, with the central focus being towards luxury armour. She…

A Literary Analysis of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "Winter Dreams" would not be complete without a thorough examination into the life of Dexter Green. Carpe Diem in “Winter Dreams” is, in the long run, an unfulfilled concept. I expose Dexter’s botching his many opportunities to “seize the day.” The setting written during a period of time in and around the Roaring 20’s when Dexter is between fourteen to thirty-two years old. F. Scott Fitzgerald divides “Winter Dreams” among specific time periods…

Ever since its invention, photography has always been very popular. The number of people using the camera throughout the centuries continues to proliferate and with the increase in popularity for this new media came various expansions and technological advancements to the camera as well as the methodology of taking a photograph itself. These advancements did not happen suddenly; the technology and advancements in photography we have today is the product of many centuries of work through a…

While addressing a crown on January 1961, John Kennedy made on the most iconic speeches in American history. “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country,” was Kennedy’s famous line that inspired a generation of Americans to take an active role in their government. Cloaked in thick Boston accent, the words Kennedy spoke were a few of the most powerful during the Cold War; and now Kennedy’s inaugural address find it’s place in the archives of America’s great…

Italy is a country that you cannot visit just once. Once visited, you cannot resit your temptation to come again and again. There are many things in this beautiful country that will draw you. The words beautiful country in the previous sentence is not just adjecive and noun, but it is the nickname the world has given to Italy. In regional language, it is referred as Bel Paese, which means the Beautiful Country. Itality is not known for its history and culture, but also because of its arts and…