The Gothic age was a time of overwhelming change in the area of architecture. ... Italian Renaissance writers originally used the word gothic as a derogatory term for all architects and artists in the middle ages, which were compared to the works of the barbarian Goths. ... Proclaiming the majesty and power of Christ, these sculptures was destroyed from the western fazade during the French Revolution. ... The aisles were as high as the choir, and some daringly tall windows were possible. ... Spain was also a little late going into the gothic period mainly because it remained in a state of ...

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Germany's only problem is with its current environmental plight; coal burning power plants are polluting the air and causing acid rain, nuclear power plants are thermally polluting the rivers in the country, and raw sewage is being dumped into the Baltic Sea. ... Anti-foreigner sentiment is high with the right-of-center Christian Democratic Union, the dominating political party in Germany, but it seems pragmatism will prevail and the legislation will pass regardless. ... Even with 86 million people living in Germany and it being right in the middle of Europe its population is not very div...

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Along with parliament's attempt to open the leadership of the Prussian army to the middle class, what was taking place in Prussia at this time was essentially an attempt by the parliament to assert itself against the power of the monarchy and the army, and gather more power for itself. ... Wilhelm held out until 1862, at the moment when his ministers were willing to give in to parliament's demand to open the officer corps to the middle class. ... It taught that service to the state and to the appointed ruler was a high religious duty. ... As the man responsible for domestic policy...

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