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    Compare and Contrast Paper. Around the 1400s‚ a new artistic period flourished in Spain. This style was mainly distinguished because of its representation of drama and tension that also depicts a theme of spirituality and religion in art and literature. Diego Velazquez was one of the most important painters of this time; he worked for King Philip IV. He was well-known for his detailed portrait paintings and he later influenced the artwork of the realist and the impressionist artists in Europe

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    and led this country to many victories.  The Civil War is a tense and gripping depiction of Caesar’s struggle with Pompey over the leadership of Republican Rome.  This is a conflict that spanned the entire Roman world‚ from Gaul and the countries of Spain‚ Asia and Africa. The Civil War was a war between Julius Caesar and Pompey.  The war began in January 49 BC and went on and lasted until the year 45 BC.  At the beginning of the war a letter was read out loud to the senate and it was the start of

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    imp army defeats swedes in battle of Nordlingen (guarantees south and Germany are catholic) peace with princes and edict of restitution annulled Franco-Swedish Phase 1635-1648 King Louis XIII issues religious but is not as important Catholic French supported Piot Swedes vs. Cath Habs of Germany and Spain battle of Pocroi 1643 French beat spanish (end of

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    On the 18 July 1936‚ leading Generals of the Spanish Army led a revolt against the democratically elected Popular Front government of Spain. Within days the country was plunged into civil war with the Republicans fighting the insurgent Nationalists for control of the country. The various democracies of the world turned their backs on Spain’s plight and even hindered the Republicans by supporting non-intervention in the conflict. However‚ many people came to help the Republic. Las Brigades Internacionales

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    The Rise of Filipino Nationalism Factors: 1.        Spread of Liberalism -         Liberal ideas from Europe filtered in when Spain gradually exposed Philippine to international commerce. -         The sons and daughters of the Principalia were able to attain education‚ thereupon giving then exposure to libertarian ideas. 2.       Sentiments against the Principales – proportion of the local aristocracy to the broad masses. 3.       Racial Prejudice -         Inferior race‚ limited intelligence 4

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    in terms of its effect on Spain and its effect upon the rest of the world. Paul Preston argues that the war had been influenced by a series of events‚ which had built up until the final eruption of the war in 1936. Preston argues that the social tension in Spain during the 19th and early 20th century had contributed to the outbreak of the war. The differences between the Socialists‚ Nationalists‚ Anarchists and the Republicans had created a very tense atmosphere in Spain. Moreover‚ the failure of

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    nine year old son Louis XIII. Charles V In 1516‚ Charles V became king of Spain and its colonies in the Americas. Charles V was not always called Charles V when he first was king of Spain he was known as Charles I. he changed his name after his other grandfather died and he became the heir to the sprawling Hapsburg Empire which included the Holy Roman Empire and the Netherlands. Therefore‚ after all was said and done Charles V had control of almost all of South America‚ Spain‚ Germany‚ and the Netherlands

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    Eurasian Rulers of 1500 to 1800 In the time from 1500ad to 1800ad there were a few countries with powerful leaders. Spain‚ France‚ England‚ Russia and a few smaller countries of central Europe. They may not be well known but they were there. Spain Phillip II was the ruler of Spain. He lived from 1527 to 1598. Because he was the defender of Catholicism he was the most powerful ruler in Europe at the time. Phillip demanded reports from his advisers and would conduct discussions in his office

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    FYS 27 September 2012 Sarah Bernhardt Sarah Bernhardt is called the first international stage star. This nineteenth and twentieth century actress faced many hardships including religious oppression‚ severe debt‚ and ableism. Despite these struggles‚ she overcame them with much perseverance. The “Divine Sarah”‚ as her fans called her‚ was born as Henriette Rosine Bernard to Julie Bernard. Julie was a Dutch Jewish prostitute who had two other illegitimate children. Sarah’s father is not known

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    between the players and fans. For example in Italy (and other countries)‚ bananas have been thrown at black soccer players during the middle of a match a frequent amount of times. Also a section of Real Madrid fans in Spain have recently been accused and cited by the referee Alfonso Perez Burull who cited in his match report for chanting‚ “extremist or radical symbolism‚” and for chanting “the gas chamber‚ death to Osasuna” and loyalty to fascism. Star players do not even escape the racism as monkey

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