Ana Decastro Western Civilization I Professor Sarah M. Lane The crusades were religious wars promoted by the Catholic Church to regain entrance in holy places in Jerusalem in the thirteenth century. Both‚ Muslims and Jews had similar opinions about the crusades differing from the Christians who approved of them. Pope Urban‚ organizer of the papal monarchy and the Roman Curia‚ was a faithful believer of the crusades. At his speech in Clermont in 1095‚ he warned Europeans to accept the crusades
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1Western Civilization I Rutgers/McNair Prof. Mellen 21.510.210.07/.98 Socrates: the Apology Fall 2014 Reading response sheet Name: CONTENT SUMMARY: in your summary include responses to the following What is Socrates searching for in his consultations with wise men‚ poets and artisans? What does Socrates consider to be the basis or source of virtue? Knowledge Why are the Athenians troubled by Socrates? *How does Socrates’ description of his actions and ideas connect to
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Revaluation of Japanese Yen‚ a historical lesson to draw: analysis Recently some Japanese politicians have been busily engaged in activities here and there‚ with an intention to reach an agreement similar to the 1985 "Plaza Agreement"‚ which resulted in forcing the Japanese yen to revalue‚ in order likewise to corner the Renminbi (RMB) yuan to revalue now. Recently some Japanese politicians have been busily engaged in activities here and there‚ with an intention to reach an agreement similar
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CM Article by and for CMS March/April 2009 Japanese and American Management: A Contrast of Styles Japanese management integrates work with their personal lives. Japanese management sees themselves as company representatives at all times. Thus‚ during introductions‚ a manager is introduced by the Japanese company first‚ followed by the manager’s surname. For example‚ a Japanese manager working at Honda is introduced as “Honda no Kato-san desu‚” or Honda’s Mr. Kato. Contrast that with an American
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Nihonto The word Nihonto is a comprehensive term used to describe the entire subject of Japanese swords. This includes types‚ etymology‚ construction‚ history‚ and so forth. Historically‚ Japanese smiths have consistently produced the finest blades in the world‚ and antique swords are a much-prized and sought-after item in blade shows and auctions. The thing about Nihonto that most impresses collectors‚ experts‚ martial artists‚ and simple admirers alike is their incredible strength‚ durability
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The Inca and The Egyptian Civilization Throughout history‚ civilizations of different epochs from many parts of the world shared multiple similarities and differences‚ whether in political‚ economical‚ social‚ or religious attributes. An example of similarities and differences can be seen between the Inca civilization and the ancient Egyptian civilization. Of the two civilizations‚ the Inca and the Egyptian‚ similarities in their religious beliefs can be seen through their structures and textual
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obvious than in the state of California‚ the nation’s most diverse state. It should be no surprise to most people that Japanese immigrants have a long history in California due to their visible presence there. My argument is that the Japanese are an integral part of California and also our country and have been instrumental in its development. During the 19th and 20th century‚ the Japanese made up one of the largest Asian ethnic groups immigrating into the United States. After a long-held policy of isolationism
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Japanese Target Costing: A Historical Perspective Patrick Feil‚ Keun-Hyo Yook‚ Il-Woon Kim INTRODUCTION Target costing originated in Japan in the 1960s‚ though it remained a secret for years. Since the 1980s‚ however‚ when target costing was widely recognized as a major factor for the superior competitive position of Japanese companies‚ extensive efforts have been made to convey target costing to Western companies. Many large companies in North America and Europe have tried to adopt target costing
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|International EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS | |TO WHAT EXTENT THE JAPANESE EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES HAS CHANGED AFTER THE ECONOMIC CRISIS? | | | |[pic]
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History of Japanese Art The history of Japanese art is extensive enough to form an encyclopedia in its own right. We find that the Japanese have had a long and rich history of art that stretches back to ancient times. In fact some of the oldest artifacts known to man belong to the Japanese. The different eras of art have been given names according to the places where the government was located. Historians claim that the earliest inhibitors of Japan was a tribe called Ainu. They were the ones responsible
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