Many wanted a return the day of Germanys military and territorial glory before WW I. ... In Italy, Mussolini had seized power with the so-called March on Rome. ... The need to struggle to obtain power 3. ... But, there were not enough votes for the Party to gain complete power. ... He used rallies, such as the one at Nuremberg, and the Olympic Games, to highlight the new power and glory of Germany. 2. ...
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...
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...
They all hold power in different ways. ... "Come closer, famous Odysseus-Achaea's pride and glory- moor your ship on our coast so you can hear our song! ... A character, which has power that is less apparent, is Penelope. In many instances she uses her power through her cleverness. ... The most well defined instance of a mortal woman holding power is in Scheria where Arete, the queen, clearly has more power than Alcinous, the king. ...
It is not about the glory of winning or the countless awards that I have received that defines me. Being an athlete has taught me that I have the power to overcome defeat, I have the power to conquer adversity; I have the power to accomplish anything I choose to pursue. ... Knowing that we have the power to choose, begins the process in defining who we really are. ...
Romans 3:23 states, "We all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." ... God has a tremendous love for His children and this vast love is infinite. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 says, " My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. ... Even though sufferings are placed in one's life, one will be joyous when God's glory is revealed. ... Christ suffered more afflictions than any human could endure, before He entered into His glory. ... Some day all of God's glory ...
In 1661, when Louis XIV came into power he declared himself as his own prime minister. ... However, one aspect of Louis" character never changed, his love for glory. ... When Louis became bored of court life, there was usually a war on which he and noble could embark on in search of honor and glory. ... To celebrate the glories of his reign, Louis built a palace at Versailles. ... Both leaders used their army and war strategically to gain honor, glory and power, they used intimidation to make their citizens fearful of them. ...
This helped him achieve more glory because glory was achieved by the worthiness of one's opponent. ... This gave Hector the opportunity to kill Patroclus and win more glory. ... Thus by looking at Odysseus" power of persuasion, his wisdom as a leader and divine aid, one can see how he is also a hero. ... His stories and advice are sage and are followed by those who are in positions of power. ... Throughout the poem, Hector displays physical prowess, bravery, strength, and glory in battle, which makes him the true hero of the Iliad. ...
John points out the significance of believing in Jesus for "deliverance from the power and effect of sin "; Salvation or Savior (John 4:42). ... The Spirit's wisdom, energy, and power were the driving force behind the church's work and witness (Act 2:14-41; 4:31). ... He put aside His glory and power in obedience to God the Father to fulfill their plan (Phil 2:8). ... Titus 2:13-14 says; "while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. ... Jesus' authority, power, and identity was a sign to show t...
Hitler's Rise To Power Who or what was responsible for Hitler's rise to power? Many believe that there was only one factor for his rise to power. ... There was no sole cause for Hitler's rise to power. ... Heroes such as those, inspired Germans including Hitler, to think of themselves as larger than life and capable of bringing great glory to Germany through both life and death (Thomas, Landry, Bruch, Richard Wagner on the Web). ... Germany was an opportune place for Hitler to come to power. ...
Hence, Aquinas wrote about what a price should do and avoid in order to gain power and maintain an stable state. Once the most virtuous man has been selected to be the ruler, he should avoid falling into tyranny, desiring glory or temporal goods as a reward for his command; instead he should look for an eternal reward given by God. According to Cicero in the book "De Officiis", people should evade the appetite for glory, since it eradicates the liberty of spirit; the desire for glory makes people to be arrogant, deceptive and takes away the greatness of soul and nothing is more appropriate f...
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 ...
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...
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...
Being half-God, the son of immortal Thetis, Achilles" physical power is inherent. ... Odysseus also shows how having a "glorying spirit" can bring loss. ... When his mother Thetis reveals to him his two fates, "hold out and lay siege to Troy, [and] glory never dies [or] voyage back to the fatherland [and] glory dies," Achilles chooses death. He has a will so strong that he chooses death to gain the glory that he continually seeks. ... Thus, both Achilles and Odysseus are models of how glory can be achieved not only physically, but mentally as well. ...
Heroic is defined as exhibiting courage or daring and having impressive size, power, or affect. ... Satan, however, loses all of the power of his positive qualities by contradicting them. ... (Rajan, 95) The power that his heroism could possess is soon lost because of its devotion to evil. ... (Milton X . 242-251) A false glitter has begun to show through, and the glory that used to be in his appearance after the fall has left. ... Even the cause of the rebellion, which at the start began for liberty sinks to a fight for honor, glory and fame (Lewis, 97). ...
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. ...
In the short story Minutes of Glory by James Ngugi, the author reveals that people in the society tend to accept and recognize those who bear a certain western characteristics whereas they incline to neglect those who are ordinary black. ... These recognitions approve her existence, which leads her to her Minutes of Glory' that is described in the latter part of the story. For Beatrice, her Minutes of glory' is gained by risking her freedom for a short-lived glory. ... The author describes her as having a new power, confidence even' (Ngugi, P.1454, line 44) At the end of th...
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...
We could typify the whole of Puritan doctrine as theocentric, that is, as revolving around God and His glory. ... "The whole creature is resigned... to the obedience and glory of its maker, said one Puritan. When a man resigns himself to God, he is freed to live his whole life to God's glory. ... He is "the winner of fights, the arch-warrior" (1311) who places faith in the idea that "the Divine Lord in His wisdom" will "grant the glory of victory to whichever side He sees fit." (685-687) Beowulf is, in short, nigh supremely powerful - but is such because of his faith in God. ......
Hope in the Resurrection of the Crucified Jesus Christian hope is grounded in the resurrection of the crucified Jesus, sustained by the presence and promise of the life-giving Holy Spirit, and oriented to the glory of the triune God. ... Through the work of Christ and by the power of the Spirit, we are invited to participate in the eternal life and glory of the triune God. As the power of the self-giving, other affirming, community-forming love, the triune God is the God whose glory is in the triumph of life over death, of justice over injustice, and of reconciliation and peace over hostility ...
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...
The navy was the backbone of the Athenian empire as it allowed Athens to exert political power and prosper economically. ... It was oar-powered and was designed to pierce or damage an enemy ship. ... Around the seventh century B.C., the city-state Aegina became a naval power and around the sixth century B.C. ... The battle of Salamis marked the beginning of the period in which the Athenian navy was at the height of its power. ... Though Athens recovered later on, it never regained its former glory. ...
- In an attempt to rationalize her love for her father's archenemy's son, she discredits the power that a name can hold. ... It was his mother who taught her son about the glories of the great Napoleon. ... He promised a return to the days of glory when his uncle ruled France. ... This was unacceptable to Louis and he began plans to strengthen his power and stretch his term. ... However, Louis's dreams of gaining the glory that his uncle once had, consumed him. ...
This ability is called power. ... But who granted women power? ... Beauty was also a power to bring men honor. ... Winning brings glory. ... This is an extremely touching scene between a husband and wife where the glory of humanity was shining through Hector's action and emotion. ...
