“Mao’s leadership was the crucial factor in leading the communists to victory in the Chinese Civil War (1946-1949)”. Discuss the validity of this claim. The Japanese had begun to occupy China in 1931. Their primary insurgence began in Manchuria‚ in the northern part of China. This sudden invasion meant the two stronghold political parties at that time in China had to form the Second United Front in order to stop the incoming invaders. However in 1945‚ the Japanese had surrendered due to the atomic
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persuasive) that stand out as memorable statements (aphorisms) in themselves. What we obtain cheap‚ we esteem too lightly Tyranny‚ like hell‚ is not easily conquered These are times that try men’s souls The harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph Through the flame of liberty may cease to shine‚ the coal can never expire. It matters not where you love‚ or what rank of life you hold‚ the evil or the blessing will reach you all. Rhetorical devices: Special patterns of
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tree‚ Whose fruit threw death on (else immortal) us‚ If lecherous goats‚ if serpents envious Cannot be dammed‚ alas ! why should I be ? Why should intent or reason‚ born in me‚ Make sins‚ else equal‚ in me more heinous ? And‚ mercy being easy‚ and glorious To God‚ in His stern wrath why threatens He ? But who am I‚ that dare dispute with Thee ? O God‚ O ! of Thine only worthy blood‚ And my tears‚ make a heavenly Lethean flood‚ And drown in it my sin ’s black memory. That Thou remember them‚ some claim
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believes that the death of a soldier – if it happens – will be a sweet and honourable death‚ one to be admired and hoped for. This view is demonstrated vividly throughout the poem in several ways. One of the ways Brooke shows the idea that war is glorious is through his strong sense of patriotism. He constantly uses words such as “England” and “English” which suggests that he respected his mother country dearly. Through the use of repetition‚ the repeated soft sound of ‘f’ - from words such as ‘foreign’
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and reverence reigned throughout the land. “Herot‚ the great hall becomes an emblem for God’s word itself” (Chickering 271). Fire has and probably always will be a representation of evil. It is ironic that the single force that could bring down the glorious Herot was fire. Throughout Grendel’s barbarous attacks‚ he never challenges Hrothgar’s throne: “He never dared touch King Hrothgar’s throne‚ protected by God‚ God whose love Grendel could
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detailed painting depicts a battle which took place during the Revolution in July 1830. The painting is very realistic. In Paris‚ on July 27‚ 28‚ and 29‚ 1830‚ Eugene Delacroix witnessed first hand the uprising known as the Trois Glorieuses (“Three Glorious Days”)‚ and was started by liberal republicans for violating the Constitution of the government (Sayre‚ H. M. 2010). Charles X‚ the last Bourbon king of France was ousted out and Louis Philippe replaced him as the new leader. Delacroix saw this
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Every Indian person knows the story of Ramayana. The story is read to all young children in India. Children are told the ancient tale in Sanskirt and boys are told to act like Rama and girls are told to act like Sita. They read of Ravana’s extreme selfishness and disregard for anything or anyone leads to death. This classic piece of Hindu literature has influenced and shaped all aspects of Indian society. A society instills emotional balance and maturity into their children through stories of hero
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in a seemingly pagan setting but never once do they mention the Gods or even allude to any of the Nordic myths. Instead‚ every reference to a higher deity is described by the "Ruler‚ the Judge of Deeds‚ the Lord God‚ Protector of Heaven‚ and the Glorious King." (Beowulf‚ pg. 29) This distinctly Christian concept of monotheism should be the reader’s first point of awareness on what type of story Beowulf actually represents. With this in mind‚ one might notice the biblical quality of the sword
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Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav: The forgotten hero Considered one of the most ancient and oldest sports in the world‚ wrestling in India has a glorious past. The sport of wrestling began its journey in India several centuries ago‚ during the Middle Ages. Wrestling is among the most prestigious and oldest events in the Olympic Games. It was included in the Olympics in 708 BC. In ancient times‚ wrestling in India was mainly used as a way to stay physically fit. It was also used as a military exercisewithout
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militarism‚ nationalism‚ and imperialism. Many believed the conflict that arose wouldn’t last longer than a few months‚ and that the soldiers would all be home just in time to celebrate Christmas with their families. It was also believed that it would be glorious to participate in such an event‚ and they would return home nothing but heroes. This was an expectation that could not possibly be more wrong. Many soldiers did not come back from the war that ended up having a duration of almost 5 full years. Those
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