Prussia is blessed with opportunities and strength, troubled by an already fading great power, the Austrian empire and the glory of the French empire, desperate to assert dominance over the German states. ... Prussia at the time was already in a strong position, it enjoyed stability and economic power through the Zollverein. ... With Austria no longer involved in German matters, Prussia could turn to the French, the second empire lacked legitimacy - Napoleon III knew glory would establish his power. ... Napoleon III was seeking glory at home, desperate to live up to Bonaparte's empire and...

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Power, Pressure, and Persuasion "Power is the ability to get another actor to do what it would not otherwise have done" (Goldstein, 73), this declaration is a accurate. ... Power is indivisible; and military and economic weapons are merely different instruments of power" (Betts, 62). ... First, competition, secondly diffidence, third glory" (Betts, 48). Since mans true nature encompasses competition, diffidence, and glory it is only natural to assume without the presence of power on behalf of the state, outsiders would invade the state for no reasons other than greed and envy in order to...

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In both cases parental abandonment resulted from masculine, egotistical, pursuit for glory. ... Similarly, Frankenstein's monster was a product of his ambitious pursuit for glory. ... (p40) In placing the prospect of glory above resulting wealth for his discovery, Frankenstein is presented as a product of his society. ... Fame and glory resulting from these discoveries proved evident the extreme reverence with which society valued such advancements. ... By stealing the female role of reproduction, Frankenstein destroyed the female's biological function and only source of social pow...

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The advent of Nationalism in late 19th century Europe formed a perilous situation for the citizens of every great power in the world. ... Italy and Germany, newly consolidated nation-states at the time, soon joined in the contest to claim every plot of known land - and spread the glory and superiority of their respective cultures. These mixed levels of Imperial success resulted in unequal territorial and financial gains, disrupting the balance of power and creating tension and uncertainty. ... Kantorek, the teacher who filled his students' heads with passionate rhetoric about duty and ...

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One reason that Machiavelli gives for this is that while Athens enjoyed a period of liberty through a democratic government, it was quickly transformed into a tyranny once the composer of its laws, Solon, lost power. Liberty was temporary due to the fact that although the laws were democratic in nature, "Solon had not blended either princely power or that of the aristocracy" into the mixture (Machiavelli, 110). ... It is essential that a city should have "a free beginning, without depending on anyone" if it is to have any prospect of achieving civic glory" (53). ... For this reason Machiave...

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It was argued by those in favor of imperialism that colonization was necessary to maintain and further America's position in international politics, commerce, and military power. ... Alfred Mahan's The Influence of Sea Power upon History and The Interest of America in Sea Power spelled this notion out (Doc C). ... Following the Spanish-American War, which was based on American implementation of the Monroe Doctrine to suit American interests, two presidents took the Doctrine even further, to extend American power and influence. The Roosevelt Corollary was a provision appended to the M...

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The Latin wars that Virgil describes bring fearsome heroes together in search of glory and the upholding of family honour, yet these battles are shown to rend families apart as loved ones set out in search of kleos yet, inevitably, never return. ... Jupiter's divine power is often portrayed; even among other gods he displays his omnipotent judgment and retains their respect, "But now let it be. ... Yet his own culture and the city of his Caesar were founded upon success in battle and Virgil therefore depicts war as a way for men to win glory for themselves and their families. ...

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Imperialism is a policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization by military force or other means ; even this modern day description does not emanate a positive concept created by civilised society, but it was. ... Both texts show the view from the intended superior in relation to the intended Inferior, in the eyes of civilization; the superior Kurtz is the light that has emitted from beyond the Congo, he is the superior white man that has paid the price by being eaten alive by the power and glory that he has achieved on the inside and the outside. ... Much lik...

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After the discover of many unknown lands, they soon developed a policy to extend their power and influence through colonies, with violence and blood. ... Also, his tone seemed very excited to seize imperialism as a glory for the French nation. This connection between imperialism and nation glory showed how European portrayed their nationalism in the 1800s. ... Certain it is, there is a tremendous overbearing surge of power in the Christian nations, which is, if the others are not speedily raised to some vastly higher capacity, will inevitably submerge and bury them forever " (137). ... In t...

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In 1775, because Britain was angry with the colonists and George Washington was born on February 22, 1732 in Westmoreland County, Virginia At the age of twenty-one, Washington was looking for glory and also an acknowledged position among some of his "aristocratic role models." Washington soon had the chance to gain the glory and position he wanted. ... Also in the war, Washington brought back "crucial intelligence" from the French and Indian territories to Lieutenant Governor Robert Dinwiddie and was made a "colonial hero," giving him glory and position. ... Washington claimed to have "no ...

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Although the Weimar Republic had strived to be a progressive democracy, the president carried an inordinate amount of power. ... However, the president had enough vetoing power to override even the calls of the Reichstag Legislature. ... They were still looked up to by many and, along with the support of the far right, reminded everyone of the glory days of Bismarck's imperialism. ... The problems of the present were clear and the glory of the past was romanticized. ... Through people power and some underhanded means, Hitler gained President Hindenburg's support to get the position o...

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Consequently this led to a constant struggle of power and fear of an uprising and/or revolution, as the nobles wanted power that was taken from them by the monarchy, the bourgeoisie resented the privileges of the nobles and the Bourgeoisie and the Peasants criticized the tax system. ... Napoleon claimed Frenchman only wanted glory, aggressive Nationalism and demagogic leadership. ... The dreadful of his reign was that wars continually drained France, They caused a great loss of life and destruction, his continental system dislocated trade and industry, Private interests and rights became su...

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Fascism rejects the liberal doctrines of individual rights, political equality, and representative government, yet it advocates broad popular participation in politics and may use established representative systems in order to facilitate its ascension to relevance or power. ... Arguing that, while a modicum of personal liberty is necessary, the lengths to which the libertarians stretch it creates too much potential for dissent, and thus harms the glory of the State and the individuals of the State. ... The fascist sees expansion and imperialism as vital to the tenets of the State and vita...

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well forever the french have been losers about war wwII they give up and hardly put up a fight to germany then call to America for help,Same with Vietnam the FRENCH occupied part of it then N Veitnam invaded and they called to America to save them, then 9/11 happens they say to us: "violence should not be met with violence we need a proper way to solve this" because they dont want stuff to happen with iraq, the UN has had a embargo on iraq so we wont trade stuff with them so the french trade with iraq all the time because they can get their gas and other stuff real cheap with the embargo in pl...

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This encouraged people to reach their full potential in their quest for glory. ... Secularism weakened the power of Christianity over the people, and therefore, as Christian humility and the quest for god weakened, and allowed individualism and humanism prevailed. ...

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Adding to these treaties, aiming for a Balance of Power, where the secret ententes between England and France, and England and Russia. ... Every Great Power was "passing through a political and social crisis in 1914." ... Britain had an Empire to defend; Russia was pushing in the Middle East and was already present in Persia; Italy wanted to live up to its glorious past and Germany wanted to create its own sea power, or Weltpolitik. ... An agreement would have been achieved if "the Germans had been prepared to abate their claims to naval hegemony and world power." ... Mommsen criticizes the wo...

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Islamic Fundamentalism encourages suicide bombings, like the one we have seen in the tragic events of September 11, promising the one who dies a path to heaven and eternal glory of Allah. ... Fascism tends to celebrate masculinity, mystical unity, and the regenerative power of violence, just like Islamic Fundamentalism. ... Fascism also rejects the liberal doctrines of individual autonomy and rights, political pluralism, and representative government, yet it advocates broad popular participation in politics and may use parliamentary channels in its drive to power. ...

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The movie opens with its title theme "Overture" chorus provides a rousing, dramatic opening to the movie an immense choral and orchestral power full of suspense, darkness, and kind of scary and intimidated at all at the same time. ... But while it contains all the necessary elements of a grand period score, it essentially lacks a genuine power and essence to convey the proper gravity of the throne. ... This orchestration also uses the weightiness of the trombones to set texts dealing with glory as well as terror. ...

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Observing their actions through a somewhat stoic lens, they imply that they are abiding to the workings of the universe and that a thirst for power is an innate quality of human nature. ... A fundamental aspect of a democracy is that the citizens are given the power to voice their opinions. ... The power war generals had on the Athenian citizenry somewhat contradicted the democratic nature of the city. ... This created a social hierarchy of power, contradicting the egalitarian nature of the democracy. ... A conflict of interest comes to play here, demonstrating the struggle between individua...

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The Periclean Building Program "There was one measure above all which at once gave the greatest pleasure to the Athenians, adorned their city and created amazement among the rest of mankind, and which is today the sole testimony that the tales of the ancient power and glory of Greece are no mere fables." ... They also had a political purpose as they often built to celebrate civic power and pride, or offer thanksgiving to the patron deity of a city for success in war. By achieving harmony and glory through his magnificent structures and monuments to the gods, not only did Pericles hope ...

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In any case, there is a clear distinction of the difference in power between the two sexes-one gender always dominates over the other. Power, in terms of the Feminist Theory, must be the domination of one gender over the other in a superior manner, will, and authority. ... And even if I die in the act, that death will be a glory an outrage sacred to the gods! ... I will suffer nothing as great as death without glory.... By rendering Creon's most powerful judgment on her-death-useless to rid her of her will and glory, Antigone has succeeded in resisting against Creon's authority. ...

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Throughout history, many societies have attempted or strived for glory by exploring new lands. They have the hope of leaving an impact while at the same time, gaining fame, political, and cultural power. The eunuch, Zheng He, and Prince Henry did so by using maritime to gain cultural influence, power, and success for their rulers. ... Zheng He wish to gain knowledge, trade, and force people to acknowledge Chinese power while Henry wanted to spread his religions and focused on gaining allies....

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Mercantilism, the theory and system of political economy prevailing in Europe after the decline of feudalism, based on national policies of accumulating bullion, establishing colonies and a merchant marine, and developing industry and mining to attain a favorable balance of trade, as defined by The ...

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Though he would like to, Papa did not have the power to keep Hurston at home forever, especially with her brimming curiosity of the world beyond, which was made apparent in her yearnings for the rare treats of apples and beef stew, and in her awe at the fact that Cape jasmine blooms - gardenias - were worth a dollar each up north. ... Through her choice diction and deft manipulation of point of view, Zora Neal Hurston opens her readers" eyes to her childhood world, capturing it in all its glory and comfort, and then suddenly creating a sense of foreboding and mystery about the world loomin...

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Recent studies have begun to see the Homeric epics in the light of other epic traditions, notably epics from Mesopotamia, and have begun to look at striking similarities. There is a supposed lineage that can be seen connecting the Homeric epics most directly with the world of Akkadian epics (Gresset...

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