Villa

major revolution of the 20th century that began the expression of nationalism. One of the revolutionary leaders during this era of revolt was Francisco “Pancho” Villa. Social justice can be defined as the fight against unfair and uneven opportunities in order to achieve equality among the lower masses and the wealthy upper class. Pancho Villa fought for social justice in the Mexican Revolution by fighting against the dictatorships of Porfirio Diaz and Victoriano Huerta, and providing jobs while…

Introduction In 1916, Pancho Villa conducted a raid that killed 18 Americans and in the process enraged Americans to the extent that a war with the United States and Mexico became an extremely real possibility. 500 Mexican Guerrilla soldiers crossed the United States border and brought down terror in a small New Mexico town. Many do not understand why he was considered to be a hero when in reality he had killed countless people. Today, there is even a state park, a café a lounge and a motel…

Well, hello there my name is Sarah Breedlove, but you might know me as Madam C. J. Walker one of the first black females to become a millionaire, at a young age I opened my own factory and a beauty school I also created the world’s first hair-straightening formula aka the hot comb. You’re welcome. Enough of my boring millionaire life, I’ll tell you how I became to be. I was born December 23, 1867, on a plantation in Delta, Louisiana to two former slaves Owen and Minerva, but by the age of seven…

Development and construction of both sites The designer of the Shugakuin Imperial Villa is retired Emperor Gomizuno-o (1596- 1680), he did the landscape design of the Upper Villa and Lower Villa. The designer of the Katsura Imperial Villa - Prince Toshihito, was his uncle. In 1629, Tokugawa Shogunate – actual governor of Edo, intensified the opposition and interference of the imperial household, the emperor became a puppet. Feeling deep resentment and Emperor Gomizuno-o suddenly abdicated. In…

GSD 4141, A-1 Fall 2015 A Brief for a Villa Though Pliny’s Laurentine villa was once a physical construction, archaeologists and historians are left with abstract and unconfirmed evidence of its composition. Before its demolition, the villa was a statement displaying Pliny’s affluent life; but now, with nothing but Pliny’s own description and questionable archeological remains, the villa simply evokes a question. Without confirmed evidence of its image, the villa takes the form of a narrative.…

Pancho Villa Early Life San Juan del Rio, Durango, Mexico on June 5, 1878 is where our little war master was born and he was soon to be known by a lot of people ( Source 3 ). Jose Doroteo Arango Arambula was the name of the hero that would soon arise into his new world of Mexico ( Source 2 ). Villa was born in the mud and dirt, he was very poor and he helped his family on the farm ( Source 4 ). Once Villa started growing and getting into more action a lot of people started saying that he…

Villa Rotonda is placed at the top of a hill in northern Italy. It is designed by Andrea Palladio and is one of the most recognizable buildings of the Renaissance. This building is also designed as a place for entertainment and is close to Vicenza. The building is unique because it does not only have one, but four facades. The design is symmetrical; a square plan in the middle and four porticos on each of the façades. Each of the porticos had pediments and they were each supported by six…

Explore the Ancient Traditions of Rhodope at the Villa Gella Resort A luxury holiday in Bulgaria would not be complete without a stay at the prestigious Villa Gella in the Rhodope Mountains. This elegant six bedroom villa offers quiet opulence inside, with the most stunning views of the Gella hamlet. There are adventures awaiting guests during every season. Chances to explore and be active, or simply soak in the history of the land. The suites are each as spacious as they are unique. This 19th…

Fishbourne Roman Palace was built between 75 AD and 80 AD and you will get many privileges that most Englishmen don’t get. You will get over five hundred square feet of the most modern architecture. They’re are over one hundred well decorated and glamorous rooms, there are fifty detailed and hand made mosaics all of the over fifty intricate and beautifully designed mosaic floors were crafted by craftsmen from different countries as well as a fine architect from Rome, having to come over to make…

When thinking of what it means to be a strong man or a strong woman, the thought of physical strength might come to mind. In some cases being strong does not always mean having a great deal of physical strength. Madame C.J Walker, however, is a woman who embodies what it means to be strong in a non-physical aspect. She, along with many other influential women such as, Shirley Chisholm, Hattie McDaniel, and Angela Davis give women throughout the world a sense of strong female empowerment;…