Essays on French Revolution

Neo-classical is a form of art that was dominant in Europe in the 18th Century. This art form was founded on the desire to re-create the spirit and forms of art from ancient Greece and Roman antiquity. The main characteristic of neo-classicism was Herculaneum. Artists in the neo-classical era ensured that their work had moral and aesthetic implications. Romanticism was the form of art that followed after the neo-classical era, this form of art was different as it was more complex than other art forms that came before it. Artistic freedom was the main feature of Romanticism and emphasis Continue reading...

A View from the Field: A Napoleonic Soldier falls among the many military memoirs in the book written by Charles Parquin that depict the perspectives of a typical Napoleonic soldier on matters pertaining to their well-being. The document captures the social relations of the soldiers while at their military bases. The difficulties that they underwent during the warring periods are also part of the memoir. It incorporates the fighting tactics and the varied techniques that the Napoleonic soldiers used for offensive and defensive purposes. The document is further spiced by the acknowledgement of the soldier’s patriotism and their Continue reading...

The aim of this essay is to present you with the reflections drawn upon the readings of the novel ‘Passion’ written in 1987 by Jeanette Winterson. Jeanette Winterson has been widely acknowledged within the borders of the literary community as one of the writers who succeed in bonding their stories closely to mystery and passion, somewhere between magic and reality. This paper will present you with the main idea of Passion and will prove that people’s lives are conquered by Passion in such a way that Passion can neither be considered exclusively benefactoring nor destructive. It depends on Continue reading...

Introduction

“Animal Farm” was written by George Orwell. It is a satire and political literature. The original title of the novel is “Animal Farm: A Fairy Story” that proves it as a fable written with a purpose. However, the author did a wonderful attempt to present the political crisis and tyrannical government through a story of animals in a farm. It is a dystopian and allegorical novel. Orwell’s intention is to reflect Russian Revolution and reign of Stalin in Soviet Union. The novel is about the life of animals in a farm. They wanted to rebel and save themselves Continue reading...

The Declaration of Olympe de Gouges

Olympe de Gouges was a woman born on 7 May 1748 and died on November 3, 1793. His original name is Marie Gouze. She was a political activist as well as a playwright whose works reached a very large audience. In addition to that, she was an abolitionist and a feminist. Her achievements span from her times up to today. She still inspires very many people with her works. Today, people celebrate her as one of the earliest famous activists whose demand that French women receive the same rights as men gave her a wide popularity. In 1791, she Continue reading...

The enlightenment would introduce a new system of government and the most important one was sovereignty. The people had every reason to support enlightenment because it brought changes to their political culture. The sovereignty came to the citizens, and it brought equality that did not exist. People did not have businesses that were honorable and did not have the opportunity to own land (Outram, pg.137). During this age, enlightenment thinks endorsed ideas of natural law and progress in all their dealings. The people began to question their governments and leaders. They realized the oppression that the government was imposing Continue reading...

Not long ago many headlines on terrorism appeared in newspapers all over the world. The event happened on the 11th of September, 2001 made countries to pay more attention to this issue. In 2001 President Bush declared that a “war (that) would not end until every terrorist group of global reach has been found, stopped, and defeated.” Still, no one knows whether this campaign will be successful or not (Rapoport, 2006). One of those things that people can do to decrease the terrorism is to learn history, as the terrorism is not new in the 21th century. The history Continue reading...

History students would agree that the working population’s challenges became more noticeable during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century in Europe and America as compared to any other period in time. France relied on the close-by weave frameworks and corporate solidarity of working artisan trades. Nonetheless, urban growth did not stop bringing together traders with a much experienced way of doing trade leading to the reality of which a couple of specialists has judged it as a way of creating class and taste around French workers. History shows that a social affiliation inside trade bundles cannot speak Continue reading...

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According to Ede and Cormack, what was the impact of Napoleon's reign on the development of scientific and technical training in France?
Napoleon's reign included a refocusing to the education of the masses, including educating women. He centralized and standardized the education system with a focus on language. Napoleon believed in women’s education, to a point. He permitted the reestablishment of the Catholic elementary schools that educated boys and girls. Napoleon’s priority was secondary education however. In this area, he saw to standards not only for students but also for teachers and the curriculum. This was in Continue reading...

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Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” is one of the most fascinating and well-known poems by the famed English poet, becoming one of the bastions of British Romantic literature through its immense lyricism and use of metaphor. The poem deals with themes of the violation of nature, the encroaching threat of the Orient and its strangeness on European culture, as well as the stifling nature of guilt, all contributing to a multi-faceted and pluralistic tale that deals with the breadth of human experience.

Proposal

Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” is one Continue reading...

Democracy, Rights, and Empire

Thesis
Europe has seen it all; revolutions, plague, recession, famine, revolts, and invasions, and this was why, when opportunity came knocking at their doors, the few powerful nations of Europe, adventured to expand and control their business interests far from their shores. In order to understand how and why this transpired, one needs to go back in time and understand Europe as it was in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

Background

The Rise of Europe between 1500 and 1850 was largely accounted for by the growth of European nations which shared their borders with the Atlantic, and in particular, by Continue reading...

In the book Emile, Rousseau borrowed a lot of thinkers that came before him. He had the arguments of John Locke on teaching and education. Still, he quite remarkably combined the arguments of the preceding philosophers to form a coherent and comprehensive teaching system. Using the medium of the novel, Rousseau was able to dramatize such that they reached a wide audience. Rousseau saw the system of education as married to nature that had characteristics of harmony, and concern for the learner as well as the learning process itself. The premise of this argument was the preservation of the Continue reading...

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One of the most unique works of English literature is a fairy tale allegory "Animal Farm» by George Orwell. The story of “Animal farm” is very simple and dramatic. The action of this story occurs at the farm “Manor”, the owners of which are Mr. and Mrs. Jones. The animals here, as in any fairy tale, endowed with human qualities. All exposition begins with that the old leader (Meyer) tells the other animals his dream, in which all people disappeared from the earth and the world is ruled only by animals, there is no oppression and all are Continue reading...

Find a building or structure constructed –Eiffel tower Art and architecture from the ancient times to date has played a key role that have made many appreciate the beauty in the natural environment. Buildings and structures in many regions and places are designed differently that depict and tell dissimilar stories with varied messages. In the recent times, art and architecture have grown tremendously in many institutions of learning across the globe, and this shows the emphasis and benefits that society has realized arising from the industry. Buildings among other structures made by artists and architects have portrayed different meanings Continue reading...

Analysis of Lyrics

Viva la Vida is a song by Coldplay which is about a king who rejoiced in life being in power; it is actually about the life of a deposed king who has lost power after a revolution. This song particularly refers to the French revolution or the Roman Empire, after which the king is reflecting his life back then. He has been pondering about how the world was in his hands, that, in just a single command the sea would rise, how his people praised him and sang in his name, how his prosecutors dreaded his presence. Yet, everything Continue reading...

The French Revolution that took place in 1789-1799 is one of the most popular political uprisings in world history. Throughout the 18th century, the traditional authoritarian French monarchy remained in power despite talk of reform. As the authority structures remained in place, economic revolutions took place within the French society causing dramatic changes. Moreover, the evolving social structure started to collide with the static political structure. This led to the clamor for reforms in order to create a constitutional monarchy, reform the financial and political landscape of the nation. The revolution was immediately followed by the by a dictatorship ( Continue reading...

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Book: The count of Monte Cristo
The Count of Monte Cristo is a novel written by Alexandre Dumas and was first published in the year 1844. The plot of the story was expanded by Dumas in collaboration with ghostwriter Auguste Maquet. Along with the ‘Three Musketeers’, this novel is one of the most anthologized works of Dumas, and as critics opine the novel has become a permanent fixture of Western literature.
Dumas was a French novelist and dramatist, and during his lifetime he produced a number of literary outputs like dramas, novels, memoirs, travelogues and historical studies. Mostly self-educated, Continue reading...

The effects of the Italian renaissance on Europe can be subcategorized into three broad classifications as cultural, political, and economic influences. On the economic perspective, the Italian renaissance influenced the banking practices since the explosion of banking in Florence at the commencement of the 12th century, which dominantly extended into the next 200 years of its eruption. In the ‘catasto’ of 1427, the Florentines introduced the forerunner of the modern tax system (Klaus, 1997). Additionally, the renaissance Italy was an urban capitalist society where wealth determined social status. Most of the European cities modeled their economies based on the Continue reading...

The relationship between the revolution in France and Haiti

The Haitian Revolution resulted from a long fight on the fragment of the slaves in the French colony of St. Domingue, however was also driven by the free Mulattoes who had initially faced the prosecutions of being signified as semi-citizens. The revolution saw slavery to end and resulted to the establishment of the republic of Haiti. The colony of Saint-Domingue, geologically roughly the identical land mass that is currently Haiti was the lushest colony in the West Indies and perhaps the richest in the history of the globe. Driven by slave effort and enabled by rich soil and model Continue reading...

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Al Musilli was amazed by the entire silver production process. In his article, Al Musili describes the whole silver mining process. He begins by identifying the 37 mills that were used in the grinding of stones that bore silver both during the night and during the day. After the grinding process was over, quantities of approximately 5000 lbs were taken and piled together to form several piles. Water was then added to each pile and mercury was added later to it based on its needs. Shovels were then used in stirring the mixture and mercury-added when necessary. Moreover, if Continue reading...

Photo of Alexander the Great

The Walters Art Gallery has a wide range of arts ranging from different personalities of the world. An art gallery stores many things about the different cultures of people. The arts were very many and therefore I was able to settle on the above art of Alexander the Great. Alexander the Great was born in 356 BC in the city of Pella, Macedonia. He was the son of King Philip II and Queen Olympias. Alexander is still considered a military genius of all time in history. He possessed military qualities like those of Napoleon Bonaparte of France and Julius Continue reading...

One example of the cognitive dissonance was the French Revolution. People of France thought they are being oppressed by the monarchs in the region, and in particular the Queen. As a result of this, violent protests started throughout France. The monarchs tried to curb the revolution by arresting the rebels, and by using fear tactics to make sure that this revolution does not spread. However, the revolution did spread under the leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte, and the French Emperors were executed by the violent Mob. This is an example of Cognitive Dissonance because the authority in the form of Continue reading...

Thomas Hobbes and John Locke are two English philosophers of the 17th century, who explored the nature of political processes such as the emergence of states and the subordination of the individual or society to political power. Although they used the same philosophical and scientific instruments and share categorical apparatus, their conclusions are quite different to each other. The fact that their ideas influence the political process in England at that time indicates the historical importance of their ideas. The fact that these ideas have been adopted by different political groups indicates a significant difference in the estimates. Hobbes Continue reading...

Discussing the Great Sphinx of Egypt

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The Sphinx is one of the most famous images of the Ancient World. However, despite its immense, stone image, the Sphinx has and remains a great mystery to layman and experts from many different fields. There is continuing research hoping to determine the true origins, age, image, and purpose of the Sphinx. It is likely much older than previously thought and therefore not built when it had traditionally thought to have built. There are theories that work to explain the Sphinx. However, the only thing that we can be absolutely certain of is that the Sphinx is a Continue reading...

"A Tale of Two Cities" is the second and last historical novel by Dickens, which consists of three books. The first tells a story of the return to life of Dr. Manette, who spent many years in solitary confinement in the Bastille. Bank employee, Mr. Lorry and Lucie Manette, daughter of Dr., take him away from Paris to London.
The second book begins with a story about the trial of Charles Darnay and his deliverance from death. Soon Lucy marries him, and the family has a quiet and spiritual life. In France, meanwhile, revolutionary storm is brewing. Father and Continue reading...

Jeanne Louise Henriette Genest Campan was close in age to Marie Antoinette when she acted as one of the young queen’s attendants. She was by all accounts an intellectual, an educator, and fairly progressive during the Napoleonic era. Madame Campan was sent to wait on Marie Antoinette in 1774. She served in that capacity until 1792 when the French Monarchy was overthrown. Madame Campan wrote about waiting on Marie in a fairly sterile and very removed fashion, especially given the circumstances that occurred at the end of her service to the queen. After Marie’s death, Madame Campan Continue reading...

Language and Literature is always considered as a gateway through the style and ethics of a period and society. Mediaeval culture is a rich epoch to be evaluated in the light of this consideration. It is the time when the Latin was the language used for manuscripts and the literary works were under careful evaluation of Christian Churches. Much of the literature was prevailed through word of mouth and recorded on paper later in the forms of Welsh legend and Celtic myths. The legends were told in the form of stories carrying the romantic tilt with the courtly of Continue reading...

1. What was the absolute monarchy? How did it succeed in France and fail in England?
Absolute monarchy is a form of government in which the head of the state is a monarch, a king or a prince. The monarch holds an unrestricted power in both the public and private spheres, although the latter is tempered by traditions, religion and the clergy. The monarch is the judge, the head of state, and the legislator, but while despotism is underpinned by evil and paganism, absolute monarchy is associated with religion, particularly Christian religion. This form of government originated immediately before Continue reading...

"All animals are equal, but some animals

Are more equal than others"
Alexis de Tocqueville has been quoted as saying that the skills used to create marvelous literature do not necessarily produce coherent and well-founded political thought and in most cases one might say that he was right. But that was not the case for English novelist Eric Arthur Blair more commonly known as George Orwell, whose work is characterized by political insight, linguistic clarity and irrefutable literary value, a work that can still inspire almost sixty four years after his death. A keen analyst of his turbulent times, Orwell was, according to Newsweek magazine, the Continue reading...

The French emperor Napoleon has been viewed as both a hero and a tyrant depending on who is answering the question. Originally from Corsica, he used his political acumen and military strategy to eventually rule over France. Although under Napoleon France rose as a great power, it was his hunger for power and the desire to conquer the whole of Europe that ultimately lead to his downfall. Napoleon’s rise to power was dramatic n its own way. For a revolutionary, he was a hero as he brought an end to the monarchy and the Jacobin reign of terror. Continue reading...

In the late eighteenth century, Toussaint Louverture, headed a revolution, which led to the liberalization of Saint Domingue of the Caribbean from colonialism and emancipated slavery. Toussaint Louverture drove the English, French and Spanish forces off the island of Saint Domingue and freed the country from slavery and imperialistic domination . Since then, the island received the name Haiti and became the first republic in the world to declare all men and women equal and free to lead their lives. Toussaint, born on the Breda plantation in Saint Dominigue in the year 1744 was a devout catholic. He received neither Continue reading...

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Compare/Contrast Essay: Abraham Lincoln vs. Thomas Jefferson

Introduction
The faces of Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln are both chiseled into Mount Rushmore as truly great presidents. Historian Arthur Schelsinger conducted two polls in 1948 and 1962 respectively. These polls ranked Abraham Lincoln at the first place in American Presidents. The same polls gave Thomas Jefferson a fifth-place ranking. Another poll conducted in 1982 by the Chicago Tribune revealed the same results (DeGregorio). Both the American presidents are renowned for leaving a legacy that is worthy of Presidents’ Day celebrations. However, they accomplished so in completely different ways (Mukunda). There are several similarities and Continue reading...

What were the underlying causes of the French Revolution?

The French revolution was caused by various different factors. One of the major factors that caused the revolution was the economic crisis. There had been many wars that had been fought during the time when the revolution was about to take place. In the wars, France had also been in participation to it thus hurt the economy of the country. They were involved in the Seven Years of War. They were also involved in the American Revolution War. The reason why the treasury for France was losing a lot of their money was because they spent a lot in Continue reading...

Weiss uses a play within a play to showcase historical facts and adds dramatic fantasy to it. The Persecution and Assassination of Jean-Paul are based on a true story about the French execution of Jean-Paul Murat. Murat highly participated in the French revolution of 1973 and was executed because of his radical involvement in the movement. The play was set in an asylum that is looked upon by the Coulmier. The year 1973 is a time that witnessed the dramatic changes in the French revolution. The wealthy class in the society started negotiating with the poor in an effort Continue reading...

Mary Wollstonecraft was born in Spitalfields located in London on 27th April 1759 and died in 1797 in London. Mary’s father was an abusive man to her and her family; therefore, she decided to live home and became a writer in 1780. This occurred after the death of her mother (Kaplan). She became an advocate for women’s right. In her short career, she was able to make a name for herself. When she was alive, her personal life was famous especially in her love life. It is claimed that she became involved with Gilbert Imlay and gave Continue reading...

What led the British to occupy Egypt in 1882? Besides the fact that it was the result of colonial expansion, and the spirit of colonialism was fueled by British imperial hegemony, what benefits did Egypt have financially for England? In this paper, the factors that took place before the British occupation, the actual occupation itself, and its aftermath, will be discussed from the point of view of economic history. Cotton, the American Civil War, an overspending khedive, the Suez canal construction, jockeying Europeans countries, and the cosmopolitan makeup of 19th century Egypt all play a part in the story. Continue reading...

George Orwell is one of the greatest English writers. Orwell expressed his views in an independent manner and raised various significant issues that he witnessed in the society while serving in different roles. “Shooting an Elephant” is one of highly acclaimed literary works of the author. “Animal Farm” is a novel that was written by Orwell and is known for the portrayal of various crucial issues. This paper intends to discuss both of these literary works of the author along with presenting a succinct and comparative analysis of “Shooting an Elephant” and “Animal Farm”.
Both “Shooting an Elephant” and “ Continue reading...

Imperialistic practices exist and are in practice for thousands of years in this world. Imperialism, in an organized form, started during fifteen and sixteen centuries. Many European nations expanded their power and influence in African and Asian nations. These global powers have shaped the world politics since centuries. They effectively influenced politics and economy of different countries of the world. United Kingdom became the biggest empire of the world. United States of America followed the footsteps of United Kingdom but in different ways. This paper intends to discuss the imperialism of United Kingdom of England and United States of Continue reading...

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My name is Jacque-Arouet, a 23-year-old Caucasian female in Paris married to Rogner Arouet. We have two children: a boy and a girl. My two children attend a nearby dame school. Even though the society doesn’t esteem women education, I will educate my girl in order for her to have the benefits of an educated woman like me. I have no political affiliation but highly support the women rights organizations. I have a high social status in the society since am a respected member of the nearby women activist group that champions for equal leadership and civil rights Continue reading...

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Compare/Contrast Essay: Abraham Lincoln vs. Thomas Jefferson

Introduction
When American presidents are ranked by historians, the first place is usually given to Abraham Lincoln whereas Thomas Jefferson usually gets his place in the top five. Both of them are renowned for leaving a legacy that is worthy of Presidents’ Day celebrations. However, they accomplished so in completely different ways (Mukunda). Jefferson believed in the foundation of a voluntary republic that encouraged nonviolent secession as a natural right. On the other hand, Lincoln denied the same right due to his belief in the foundation of a permanent empire. This is the reason no one Continue reading...