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The Assassination of Rafik Hariri, 2008.
An examination of the events leading up to the assassination of former prime minister of Lebanon, Rafik Hariri, and the U.N. investigation into the murder.
3,779 words (approx. 15.1 pages), 23 sources, MLA, $ 104.95
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This paper discusses the assassination of the former prime minister of Lebanon, Rafik Hariri who was assassinated in February 2005. It first discusses Hariri's political views and his plans for the future of Lebanon. The paper then lists and discusses the U.N. investigation of the events surrounding the murder of Hariri and reviews the highlights of the resulting report.
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"The report cited obstruction by the occupying Syrian forces and by the Syrian Government (2005, p. A14). However, all information in the report was pointing to Syria as being complicit in the murder of the former prime minister (2005, p. A14). By the time the report was issued, UN officials were unsure as to what penalty to impose against or on Syria for its blatant disregard for the UN effort to investigate the murder (2005, p. A14). Mehlis was stepping down in order to return to his professional responsibilities and work in Germany (2005, p. A14). This, at what was deemed a crucial moment in the investigation since one of Mehlis' key witnesses had recanted his testimony given to Mehlis and the Mehlis team (2005, p. A14). Whether or not the witness was recanting under pressure from the Syrian government was not readily known. The Lebanese Government requested at that time an extension of the UN investigation (2005, p. A14)."
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The Dahlgren Papers, 2008.
This paper studies the book 'The Dahlgren Affair' by Duane Schultz.
1,970 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 62.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that 'The Dahlgren Affair' effectively utilizes the themes of history, drama, bloodshed, war, politics and mystery to weave a tale that originated during the Civil War. Schultz's use of high quality characterization and well-paced narrative adds to the value of the book. The writer notes that there are some flaws in the book, and some critics assert that Schultz either fabricated portions of the story, or just made honest errors, and those discrepancies are reviewed in this paper. The writer concludes that it is unlikely there will be definitive proof presented to verify beyond any shadow of a doubt either point of view regarding the Dahlgren papers. But perhaps what is just as important is that by reading books like Shultz's and by studying all accounts of the Civil War, students and scholars will be more informed about U.S. history, and that in itself is a positive thing.
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"The genesis of the plot that launches this well-told story is based on an actual attempt to free Union prisoners from the terrible conditions in Libby Prison and Belle Isle prison in Richmond, Virginia. The fact that many Union soldiers had either surrendered or were captured and were being held there - many reportedly near starvation and living in squalor - was eating away at leaders in the North. And so, President Lincoln, who was up for re-election soon and needed to get any positive publicity he could, authorized an attack on Richmond, ostensibly in order to free the prisoners at Libby.
"It was March 2, 1864. But the attack went awry, and in fact when Union Army Colonel Ulric Dahlgren was killed by Confederate soldiers defending Richmond and the prison, papers were found on Dahlgren's body that to this day have historians confused. The controversial nature of the papers has provided historical writer Schultz with a perfect mystery to complement his book."
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The Legacy of Nehru, 2008.
An in-depth analysis of Jawaharlal Nehru's influence on India's development.
2,818 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 14 sources, APA, $ 83.95
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The paper analyzes Nehru's philosophy, his performance as a revolutionary and as a government leader and his impact on the Indian state. The paper shows how he was well prepared to meet the challenges posed by the newly independent nation. The paper also discusses his missteps, such as the insistence on a centrally planned economy and strained relations with Pakistan, China and America, but concludes that Nehru helped to create a legacy of democracy and social reform that is apparent in India to this day.
Outline:
Introduction
Philosophy
Performance
Impact
Conclusion
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"When Jawaharlal Nehru came to power as prime minister of the newly independent India in 1947, he inherited not only a country in flux, but a world undergoing great turmoil and change. After nearly 30 years of working alongside the iconic Mohandas Gandhi to procure independence from the British, Nehru was tasked with building a government, trying to preserve national unity and reconstructing a tattered Indian economy. All around him, the post-World War II world was changing and the Cold War heating up, with world super powers competing for the fragile new government's allegiance."
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The American/Roman Empire, 2008.
This paper examines the Roman's Republic's change to an imperialist state in light of the Bush administration's use of emergency governmental powers.
1,409 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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The paper relates that many contemporary writers have compared the powers vested in the President of the United States of America, under the heading emergency powers in the Patriot Acts, to be all too similar to the changing government in the Republic of Rome. The paper describes the Roman's Republic's change to an imperialist state and the present situation in the United States. The paper asserts that the future of the United States, according to what is known of the history of Rome, appears to be bleak indeed. The paper posits that there is hope that the next presidential election will progress in a democratic manner and that the newly elected president will have the integrity to see the United States return to the democracy upon which it was based.
Outline:
Introduction
From Republic to Empire
America: The New Rome
Summary and Conclusion
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"In 27 BCE Octavian voluntarily gave the Senate his power who in turn reinstituted his power under the name of princes meaning 'leading citizen' and he took the name 'Augustus' meaning 'the revered one'. At this time Augustus held absolute power but in a concealed manner due to the governmental forms in place to conceal what was the beginning of the Roman Empire. While most historians date the beginning of the Roman Empire to 44 B.C. at the time of the assassination of Caesar, it was long before 44 B.C. that changes instituted into the powers held by Augustus were initiated in a manner that slowly chipped away at the Republic of Rome and in the end turned the Republic into an Empire. "
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The Lost Continent, 2008.
An exploration of the myth of the lost continent, as portrayed in ancient Greek, Mayan and Tamil legends, in the context of modern scientific knowledge.
2,827 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 84.95
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This paper discusses the origins of the lost continent myth in both western and eastern hemispheres. The writer explores the legend of Atlantis, as documented by Plato, the earlier Mayan legend of Mu, and the Tamil legend of Lemuria, all representing lands and civilizations which disappeared under an ocean, and provides an overview of theories that have attempted to account for the existence of such legends. However, none of these theories can be reconciled with the science of plate tectonics. The writer concludes that in the absence of tangible and dateable evidence there is no way to prove or disprove the existence of Atlantis.
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"One of the most persistent and pervasive legends about the world involves the concept of the Lost Continent. In these legends, and the name is essentially quite unimportant at this point, an island, part of a peninsula, or other land-mass of varying sizes depending upon the account, once existed above the surface of the ocean. The legends typically say that in ancient history, a civilization of people lived on that land-mass or "continent", they are generally perceived to pre-date written history and, in many accounts, were an "advanced" civilization producing works of art, music, philosophy, science above and beyond their time. At some point a catastrophic natural disaster occurred to the continent reducing it to rubble and either gradually or suddenly, it fell beneath the surface of the water never to be seen or heard from again."
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The U.S. and the Roman Empire, 2008.
This paper examines a comparison between the fall of the Roman Empire and the current state of the United States.
1,149 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper attempts to determine the myriad factors that are involved in the current downturn in U.S. influence while also examining what brought about the fall of Rome. The paper discusses the politics, social welfare, philosophy, military strength and capability and the ability to change and adapt within both civilizations. The paper also highlights many comparative points between the United States and Rome as well as points where the Americans differ from the Romans. The paper is sure that further research and exploration could easily prove that empires always fall and that power never lasts.
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"It is, at least on the surface, an easy comparison to make between the fall of the Roman Empire and the current state of the United States. Indeed the arguments for a direct comparison are manifest. But, are they accurate? Can an empire that reigned over the known world for centuries be compared to a current collapse of the United States's popular opinion and economy throughout the world? Perhaps. The truth is that in the timeline, the United States has held preeminence among the other nations of the world only since the collapse of the Soviet Union just a little over ten years ago - and that does not make an empire. "
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Radicalism, 2008.
A discussion of American history during colonial times.
1,236 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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The paper discusses the colonial period in American history and covers issues of equality, hierarchy, opportunity and oppression. The paper comments that the specific manifestation of equality and freedom, and of oppression and opportunity cannot be delineated in simple terms. The paper also comments that these concepts as they existed during the Colonial years can also not be described by considering a single set of circumstances or group of people. The paper concludes that it is impossible to say that any of these elements did not exist during the society of the time, or that they played no part whatsoever in the Revolution. Indeed, the Revolution was a convergence of the existing paradigms of oppression and freedom, hierarchy and opportunity.
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"Doerflinger turns the focus to the economy of the country at the time. According to the author, business people at the time were more individually focused on making use of the opportunities offered by the new country than on freeing themselves from England. Indeed, business people did very little to incite revolution. In this way, the paradigm of the economic world was much different from the social."
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Vietnam War, 2008.
An outline and synopsis of the Vietnam war.
824 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explores the reasons for American intervention in Vietnam, including a synopsis of presidents in office during and after this time, and their ideas of what was important to the American people and nation at or about the time of the war. This paper also describes the lessons of the Vietnam War and its consequences on American foreign policy.
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" Entire villages had been wiped out, people, innocent civilians, not just soldiers, which is one reason the United States had reason to feel disgraced and failed to distinguish the returning soldiers from the war as heroes. This in turn took a tremendous toll on many soldiers resulting in post traumatic syndromes including long-lasting depression, aggression and sleep disorders. No other war had exacted such a toll on domestic and foreign life than did the war in Vietnam. Had the troops remained, there is no question the country as it is today would still exist, although what does exist is a small fracture or reminder of a land that used to be. Even after the war landmines were still prevalent throughout Vietnam resulting in even more deaths among the innocent."
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"Constantine", 2008.
A discussion on Constantine's legalization of Christianity and the evolution of the Church.
2,526 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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The paper analyzes the Christian status before Constantine's act of legalizing Christianity, as a premise of defending the idea that his act paved the way for subsequent Christian evolution. The eventual recognition of Christianity and its path ever since is subsequently presented by the paper, along with the potential negative outcomes that may have arisen. The paper determines that, during the period preceding Constantine's legalization of Christianity, the religion consolidated its own faith, characteristics and place among the other religions. With Constantine's recognition, its path opened for a bivalent participation in worldly matters, both for the case of simple individuals, and the case of nation - states.
Outline:
Introduction
Christianity before legalization
Legalization of Christianity
Effects of legalization
Potential negative consequences of legalization
Conclusions
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"Initially, Christianity develops around the personality of Jesus Christ, more as "a movement of people around a single charismatic teacher or preacher". The moment of Jesus Christ's death transforms the movement of people into a sect, because these are individuals that have been able to transform real life happenings into something bearing a religious and mystical meaning. The Christian mythology and cosmogony is this born, along with the main writings of the new religion."
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Kennedy's Legacy, 2008.
This paper argues that had John F. Kennedy not been assassinated and his presidency allowed to run its course, history would not look so kindly upon him and neither would popular opinion.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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In this article, the writer notes that what John F. Kennedy had going for him was that he was perhaps the most charismatic, engaging, youthful, accessible, and believable leader that the United States had of the 20th century. The writer maintains that his political substance came not from having particularly effective or strong convictions, but because he held the imagination of the baby boomers - he was the voice of clarity and difference and he was outside of beltway, he stood above the political system that had been so corrupted by the fury of the cold-war and of McCarthyism. The writer discusses however, that although very popular, Kennedy simply wasn't very effective as a President. All the good intentions and pretty political speeches do not make up for a lack of actual lasting policy impact. The writer maintains that Kennedy's popularity in hindsight seems to be based more upon the perpetuation of an idealized image. He represented the power of youth, of potential. The writer concludes that unfortunately, Kennedy's mistakes seemed to be born of youth and a lack of true conviction that what he was doing was right.
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"The nation, however, did not seem to blame Kennedy. The people did not take the point of view that their President had just committed an egregious act of idiocy. Instead, they looked on in dread at the looming communist menace next door - because they were told to do so. The Bay of Pigs can only be described as an absolute fiasco of epic proportions - one that could have only come from a man not truly invested in the process of removal of Castro, but more in the rhetoric. In this Kennedy appeared to be following up on his anti-Communist speech with anti-Communist actions. But, the level of actual commitment was clearly not there. Kennedy had the entire United States military at his disposal. All he had to do was use them. But, clearly, he did not have the stomach to follow it all the way through. Kennedy wanted to appear strong but did not want to have to be strong - image meant everything."
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Jesus and the Fishing Boat, 2008.
This paper discusses Jesus and the discovery of a 27-foot fishing boat dating back to the first century B.C., concentrating on the concept of the Sea of Galilee.
1,912 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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This research paper focuses on the 27-foot fishing boat from the first century BC found in the Sea of Galilee that is believed to be connected to the historical Jesus. The paper relates that the topic is linked to the ideas surrounding the historical Jesus, his life, activities, involvements, relationships, and view. The paper further relates that the information it contains also describes the artifact and looks at how and where it was discovered. The writer concludes that without the Sea of Galilee, used as an allegory in many of the parables of Jesus, these stories might have been much more difficult for the disciples to understand however, the references to the Sea of Galilee and specifically to the fishermen's trade lends comprehension to many of the sayings of Jesus, that otherwise would have been more difficult for the people of that time to discern and comprehend.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Was This The boat That Jesus Sat, Slept and Taught In?
The Fishing Economy & The Sea of Galilee
The Historical Jesus
Jesus was a Fisher of Men
Why the Sea of Galilee?
Summary & Conclusion
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"In many ways, the Sea of Galilee is centric to the life and story of the historical Jesus as he called several of his disciples from the shorelines of the Sea of Galilee and they followed him without question. The Sea of Galilee was an important part of the economy in this area of the world during the time that Jesus walked upon the earth and fishing was an important livelihood as well as being important insofar as the food market in this area of the world. Jesus used the symbolism of the fish in many of his teachings, parables and sermons. In fact, the Christian symbol known as the Ichthus is the symbol of a fish, and it is know that during time of Christian persecution following the life, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus that when two Christians would meet they would identify themselves one to the other by one tracing half of the fish symbol in the sand with his foot, and the other, if a Christian, would then trace the other half of the symbol in the sand with his foot thus completing the symbolic 'Ichthus' and both would know that they were in the company of another Christian and that it was safe to talk about Jesus and his ministry."
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"The City Match" and British Drama, 2008.
This paper examines the relationship of Jasper Mayne's play "The City Match" (1639) to the British Commonwealth and the Restoration.
1,203 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper focuses on the work of Jasper Mayne, a popular playwright before and immediately after the Restoration, and the author of "The City Match". The paper explains that "The City Match," is not a tragedy, but it does reflect the political concerns of the day, and its dialogue shows why the Puritan Parliament was so eager to silence the theaters for political reasons. The paper highlights how "The City Match" was written during a critical juncture between two very different styles and eras of British drama.
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"One of the most important events in British literature was the closing of the British theater during the period of history known as the Commonwealth, when the monarchy was abolished and the Puritan Parliament was officially in control of the nation. Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell ordered that stage plays were forbidden because such "lascivious Mirth and Levity" did not "comport with public calamities and seasons of humiliation," in other words, because play-going did not conform to the appropriate respect that citizens should feel for the sinfulness of the world and their own fallen nature (Wright 75)."
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Slavery and the Civil War, 2008.
An analysis of the relationship between the institution of slavery and the outbreak and course of the Civil War.
1,209 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 41.95
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The paper discusses how slavery was a burning issue between the North and the South that led to the outbreak of the Civil War. The paper explains that the North won and despite several stumbling blocks, slavery was abolished and made illegal. The paper shows how the institution of slavery and the Civil War made it possible for a young nation such as the United States to settle their differences. The paper concludes that the course of the Civil War facilitated understanding and cooperation, which eventually lead to a United States of America truly united in nurturing freedom, justice and democracy.
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"The history of the United States as a nation is filled with greatness and stories of heroism and altruistic endeavors. It is a nation founded on freedom, justice and democracy, and whose independence was made possible only through the spilling of the bloods of its sons and daughters. Despite the glorious and positively uplifting history of the great American nation, there are also dark shades and telling tales of how this nation evolved into what it is now. Pivotal amongst the history of the United States is the Civil War that lasted from 1861 to 1867."
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Anti-Semitism, 2008.
An overview of the history and impact of anti-Semitism on the world.
1,952 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper discusses how there is not period in history or place in the world where Jews were not at one time or another excluded from ordinary life and often barred from sustainable human existence, so much so that they were forced to move again and again to retain their lives and their identity. The paper also examines how this can even be said of modern times, when a great deal of the religious aspect of Jewishness has been abandoned for a more secular faith and existence, hence the need of the world to develop other aspects, than faith as an exclusionary tool, the biological root of anti-Semitism.
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"The popular belief in the dominance of the Jewish population in the film industry as well as in many other industries that dominate popular culture is essential to understanding the immigrant story. The United States truly became a hotbed of anti-Semitism when the immigration to the United States began to expand from traditional western European sources to large influxes of eastern European immigrants in the 1920s and 1930s as well as later, during the Nazi overtake of Germany and then later many European nations during WWII. (Brustein 1) Many people of other nationalities, and especially those of western European decent felt infringed upon by the movement of Eastern Europeans into the states and the old standards of anti-Semitism became the standard of the anti-immigration movement, as well as many defaming popular campaigns that openly spoke of the need for control and hatred of the Jews as a people, but not necessarily as a faith. "
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Moche Irrigation and Food Production, 2008.
An examination of how Moche irrigation and food production provided leaders with the opportunities to expand their political power base.
3,862 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 33 sources, APA, $ 105.95
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This paper discusses the Moche political organizations and their key attributes. It specifically focuses on their irrigation systems and how they provided leaders with the opportunity to expand their political power base and economy. The paper also looks at how expansion of political control over food production and distribution may have led to an increased reliance on agricultural and terrestrial faunal resources in later periods.
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"If it is assumed that "in societies organized around a regional political economy, there is differential access to goods, wealth, power and the means of production" (Gumerman 1997), it can probably also be assumed that high-ranking individuals controlled the degree and social organization of labor, tribute, redistribution and trade of foods, and possibly, as Goody (1982) notes, the technology, land, and water required for producing or procuring foods. In addition, the elite should have had the greatest degree of food choice and set themselves apart symbolically by consuming foods valued either for ideological reasons or for rarity. An increased dietary divergence between class groups might even offer indirect evidence of a foundation for political unrest. (Christine White, et. al, 2001)"
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The Intrastate Conflict in Sudan, 2008.
A discussion on the political desire to achieve peace in the Sudan region with the establishment of a framework for an open dialogue path between the parties.
3,613 words (approx. 14.5 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 100.95
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The paper reminds us that the African continent is one of the most volatile regions in the world. Sudan is currently the focus of attention in the international community. From the perspective of the general peace process, the paper confirms that progress has been made in all areas. The United Nations played a significant part in moderating the talks through its UNMIS monitors and ensuring the implementation of the provisions agreed upon in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed in 2005. The paper notes that the government in Khartoum is forced by international donors and through economic sanctions to comply with the rules and decisions taken at the negotiation table in respect to the North South conflict. The paper underlines the major breakthroughs achieved since the 1993 establishment of the Intergovernmental Authority for Development.
Outline:
Introduction
Historical Background of the North South Conflict
Peace talks
Protocol.
Darfur
Conclusion
From the Paper
"This is due to the continuous struggles for reaching a positive agreement between the conflicting parties in the country, as well as the failure to establish a comprehensive means to respecting and implementing the already agreed upon ceasefires, protocols, and agreements. At the same time though, the lack of efficiency in the actions undergone is also the result of the complexity of the issues under discussion, taking into account the dimension of the conflicts present in Sudan. In this sense, on the one hand, there is the unsolved conflict between the North and the South of the country, and, on the other hand, there is the escalating humanitarian and security crisis in the Western part of the state, in Darfur. From this perspective, any possible peace agreement must take into account both levels of conflict and deal with them in terms of local solutions as well as a national one."
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Religions of East Asia, 2008.
An explanation of the different religions that have evolved from Eastern Asia.
783 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper discusses the religions that emerged from Ancient China that shared a strong belief with Daoism, and are centered around philosophies glorifying the cosmos. The paper also includes some material regarding tales from Japan.
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"There are variations in early Chinese religious tales. Along with other verbal accounts like the Westerner Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey and later Shinto tales from Japan, ancient Chinese dogma changed and evolved each time it was retold. These early religions also believed in the yin and the yang; different spirits living harmoniously together. Like Shinto, these religions also believed that their ancestors survived through each family's ancestral worship. The more attention paid to one's dead ancestors, the stronger those ancestors become through the memory of the living (Noss 264). The main creation myth of these collected tales concerns a square earth supported by the curved heavens. The devious god Gong Gong, also known as Kung Kung, knocked over one of the four pillars which held the earth level, (Noss 258). Nu Gua, a goddess, repaired the broken column, and therefore saved the earth. She is later said to have created man out of mud. Nu Gua spent much time meticulously creating some of her mud creations; others she formed carelessly. Pan Gu was also an important figure; according to myths he grew over ten feet daily. Early mythic figures of ancient Chinese legends were half-man, half-beasts, (Noss 264). These early sovereigns ruled over their kingdoms for thousands of years."
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The History of Greece, 2008.
A review of Thomas R. Martin's "Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times".
1,730 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses Professor Martin's purpose for writing his book, "Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times", and shows how he wrote an entertaining and highly informative book that encompasses the entire history of ancient Greece. The paper also looks at how the book depicts the history of Greece up to the Hellenistic Age when Greece prospered as never before.
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"As the author of Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times (Yale University Press, 1996), Thomas R. Martin is a highly-distinguished British scholar and educator and currently teaches at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is also a Jeremiah O'Connor Professor of Classics and holds a Ph.D. in Ancient Studies. Within the last ten years, Professor Martin has worked for a number of scholarly institutions and has served as the chairman for several important archeological projects in Greece, Italy and the Near East. He is the author of several important books, a few being Peoples and Cultures from 1560 to the Global Age (2000) and The Making of the West: A Concise History (2002) which is currently used in many college and university classes as required reading material."
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"Wild Bill" Donovan, 2008.
An overview and assessment of the vision and strategic leadership of William J. "Wild Bill" Donovan in the creation of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) for the U.S. during the Second World War.
4,511 words (approx. 18.0 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 117.95
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The paper analyzes William J. "Wild Bill" Donovan's life experiences which include his family background, education, character and personality and career path that led Donovan to become a strategic and visionary leader. The paper discusses Donovan's creation of the Office of Strategic Services and explores how it worked during World War II and concludes that Donovan was certainly the right man for the job at this turning point in world history.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
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"William J. Donovan was born on New Year's Day in 1883, and died seventy-six years later on February 8, 1959 (Troy 23). According to this biographer, Donovan's grandparents, both were Irish Catholics who had immigrated to the United States and settled in Buffalo, New York, in a predominantly Irish neighborhood of the First Ward near the waterfront (Troy 23). "His parents," a relative of the family wrote, "also Irish and Catholic, lived in the grandparents' big, high-stooped brick house at 74 Michigan Street" (William's brother, Rev. Vincent Donovan, quoted by Troy at 23). William was the couple's first child who added the name Joseph at his Confirmation (Troy 23)."
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