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Political decisions should be decide from the top down due to complete control over everything. King Louis XIV is a great example of why political decisions should be run from top down. These reason include war, economics, and preservation of power. King Louis XIV was a master of warfare, money was not a problem so he bought a professional army that was one of the best army in the world. Loius desired power so he soon began expanding his borders. To do this a builder named Vauban designed…

Abstract Located in southern Siberia, just 20 miles north of Mongolia you can find one of Russia’s most mysterious archaeological sites. Por-Bajin, also known as “clay house” in the Tuvan language, is the name of the site, and it is located on a small island in lake Tere-Khol. Although there has been archeological work done at the site, the purpose of Por-Bajin remains unknown. We believe that uncovering the true purpose of this site will give the world a greater understanding of history in…

one considers to be a sacred space another may not; however, this is part of what makes them so sacred, your connection to that spot and what it means to you on a spiritual and emotional level. Throughout history many people have created monuments, palaces, and places of worship that many around the world consider to be sacred; one of these places is Westminster Abbey. Westminster Abbey is in London, England and is since…

mollusks. The cloak is also adorned with the fleur-de-lis symbol. Accordingly, this symbol means the flower of the lily and has in the French culture been a significance of French royalty being said to represent "perfection, light, and life." The Palace…

incorporating mercantilism. Not only did Louis build a great economy for France but he also built up their military by increasing its amount of people by 10 times in size. Also, establishing a strong centralized government for France he built the Palace of Versailles and had the nobles as his servants. King Louis XIV is one of best leaders in history,…

The great warrior King Louis XIV brought to life the French tradition of court ballet. His love for dance performances was one of the ways a person was able to win him over. King Louis XIV built the palace of Versailles so he had a place to hold ballets. If he invited you to this lavish palace, you were required to dance and dance well. If you were not exceptional at dancing you didn't matter to him. King Louis XIV was given the nickname "The Sun King" from his role as Apollo in Ballet de la…

aged, the notion of never having children (and as a result ending the Usher heritage) depressed, enraged and eventually consumed him. Roderick sings to the narrator a song called “The Haunted Palace” (Baym, Nina 707-708). In this ballad, Roderick sings about the Usher mansion and how beautiful the “palace” was in past years. He croons of singing troops, meaning children singing melodies; spirits dancing, meaning joyful dancing and frolicking. The song talks of vibrant colored banners…

most eminent pieces of art ever constructed. Founded in 1792, the Louvre is composed of preeminent works of art including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Liberty Leading the People, and The Raft of Medusa. Before the Louvre was founded it served as palace for approximately two centuries. It accommodated many noble figures of France including King Francis I, King Philip II, King Henry II, King Charles IX, King Louis the XIV, and King Louis XIII. In conclusion, the Louvre is rich with history and…

Alex Day Mr. Haller Global 10 January 5, 2016 I am the State Louis XIV, also known as the Sun King, is one of the most famous French kings because of the long lasting effects of his policies. Born on September 5, 1638, he reigned for 72 years and achieved his goal of creating an absolute monarchy. In order to do so, Louis reorganized France’s political system, enforced the worship of one religion, and created a central seat for power, which became Versailles. He was known as the “Sun King”…

The Muslim faith has a set of strict laws that dictate the day to day lives of Islamic people. Moreover, these laws dictate the interactions between family members. Palace Walk shows the interactions between al-Sayyid and his Islam practicing family. These interactions exemplify the Islamic beliefs of each individual family member. In this paper I will analyze how al-Sayyid and his wife Amina interpret the Quran and use it’s teachings in their everyday lives. First let’s analyze al-Sayyid…