did many such jobs in his life‚ German poet‚ playwright‚ novelist‚ scientist‚ statesman‚ theatre director‚ critic‚ and amateur artist‚ but most‚ he was mentioned by some as the german shakespeare‚ a great man with only such power and knowledge could be known as such. He achieved such a great accomplishment with this one line: “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” He started his career with an evident position on a literary movement known as “Sturm und Drang.” Goethe
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THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE GREEKS The ancient Greeks had many accomplishments including philosophical beliefs‚ intellectual ideas and artistic developments. They used many forms of expression to express their philosophical‚ intellectual‚ and artistic achievements. These forms essentially made up their culture and defined their lifestyle. In document 1‚ the philosophy of Socrates stated that humans should analyze their lives. This is an accomplishment because it shows that Greek philosophy was
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Alexander Calder was one of the most innovative and original American artists of the twentieth century. In 1926‚ Calder arrived in Paris and devoted himself to a project called the Circus that occupied him for over five years. This contains characters and animals made out of wire‚ scraps of cloth‚ wood‚ cork‚ labels‚ bits of scrap metal and pieces of rubber. Calder transported his little theater in suitcases and performed it for his friends. During his performances‚ Calder invented ways to simulate
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Compare and contrast Alexander II and Alexander III Although they were father and son‚ the reigns of Alexander II and Alexander III took off in completely different directions. Alexander II was committed to his empire by vowing to reform Russia‚ making it more in line with nineteenth-century western society. His son‚ on the other hand‚ was the unprepared tsar‚ whose actions were literally reactions to his father’s unexpected assassination. Consequently‚ Alexander II went down in history as much
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Cicero was one of the great orators of ancient Greece‚ who‚ if alive today‚ would be a leader to look up to. As an orator‚ politician‚ lawyer‚ and philosopher he played a large part in the preservation of the roman empire. Cicero was not born into a noble household‚ but he was able to achieve many great accomplishments which we still feel the effects of today. He also had many skills and virtues which through his life defined him as a good leader. Born in 106 BC Cicero began his life as a scholar
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Astronomy‚ great Scientists such as Nicholas Copernicus and Galileo Galilei must be mentioned for their great contribution in the world of Astronomy. Comparing Copernicus with Galileo‚ we see that Copernicus made great discoveries which Galileo would later use in making his scientific discoveries and proofs. Copernicus is regarded to as the father of Astronomy because of his great contribution towards making the universe understandable to many people. This essay focuses on major accomplishments of Nicholas
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Augustus “The Accomplishments of Augustus” In Sources of the making of the West: Peoples and Cultures‚ a Concise History‚ Vol. I: To 1740‚ ed. Katharine J. Lualdi‚ 51-55. Boston‚ Massachusetts: Bedford/St. Martin’s‚ 2003. 1. The foundation of Augustus’ power and success After the battle of Actium (31 B.C.)‚ Octavian remained the sole leader from the Triumvirate to rule the largest Empire of that period. Shrewd and subtle politician‚ Octavian learnt from his predecessor‚ Julius Caesar
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Alexander Fleming Webster Heming Kaplan University Alexander Fleming Description Alexander Fleming was a botanist‚ pharmacologist‚ and biologist from Scotland. He made various contributions to the medical fields of chemotherapy‚ immunology‚ and bacteriology. He is best known for discovery of penicillin and the lysozyme enzyme. He won a Nobel Prize in the field of medicine in 1928 for discovery of penicillin. He shared the prize with two other scientists. The discovery
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Share one of your most significant professional accomplishments. Describe your precise role in this activity and how it has helped to shape your management skills. Please limit your response to 500 words. XYZ’s retail financial consulting business is what made it Japan’s largest securities firm. It is an atmosphere known for almost military-like discipline. I joined XYZ to go into M&A‚ but after XYZ’s Lehman acquisition‚ I was assigned to the retail business. I could have quit‚ but I am glad I didn’t
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Oliver Stone’s Alexander and it’s Accuracy in portraying Alexander the Great The 2004 film Alexander‚ directed by Oliver Stone‚ depicts the life of Alexander the Great. This essay will discuss the accuracy of Oliver Stone’s artistic vision in this depiction of Alexander’s life and achievements. The discussion will focus on: Alexander’s 7 year campaign‚ particularly its battles; his relationship with others‚ including his sexuality within the film; and the legacy Alexander and his armies left
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