Was king john really a failure King John is one of the most well-known figures in history because he was the son of King Henry and his brother was Richard the lionheart. Many people think that john was a failure to the throne. However‚ some people disagree with this view of john. They argue that the evidence that supports the traditional story is unreliable. My view is that john was a successful king. My interpretation differs to the traditional story of king john but
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With more then 700‚000 inhabitants Bordeaux is the biggest city in Aquitaine region of France. While the Bordeaux region was populated since Neolithic times the first archeologically attested human dwellings date from 6th century BC. In the first century BC the Romans founded Aquitaine - "the land of waters" - as a Gaul provinceon the vast territory bordered by the Loire river at the north‚ the Pyrenean Mountains in the south‚ the Massif Central at east and the Atlantic Ocean on its west side.
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description of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Eleanor of Aquitaine is a captivating woman who defied her time; she is more successful than any ruler of her time. Her influence is significant in both her own era and today. Eleanor of Aquitaine had a long life until the age of 82‚ where she out-lived her siblings‚ her husbands‚ almost all of her children‚ most of the son/daughter-in-laws‚ and some of her grandchildren. Not only did she successfully ruled as Queen three times‚ but Eleanor of Aquitaine brought culture
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British Studies Term Paper 19 November 2012 Eleanor of Aquitaine As an aristocratic woman never intended to inherit her father’s duchy and living in the socially constricted confines of the Middle Ages‚ Eleanor of Aquitaine led a surprisingly long and influential life. She was the queen consort to two kings of two different‚ yet both powerful‚ European countries; conspired with her sons to lead a revolt against her husband; and even after being imprisoned for over ten years‚ she persevered and
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Eleanor Roosevelt‚ The Social Worker As the wife of a popular United States president‚ Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City‚ October 11‚ 1884‚ and died November 7‚ 1962. She was an active worker for social causes. She was the niece of President Theodore Roosevelt‚ and was raised by her maternal grandmother after the premature death of her parents. In 1905 she married her cousin Franklin Delano Roosevelt. They had six children‚ but one of them died in infancy. Although she
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Eleanor Roosevelt was a honest person who had responsibility and compassion towards her husband ‚ family and her fellow man‚ whatever their social status. She used great citizenship and initiative actions in dealing with anyone who was fortunate enough to make her acquaintance. Eleanor Roosevelt is an outspoken advocate of social justice. During the years she has taken over a lot of responsibility. For someone who spent thefirst third of her life as shy and timid‚ she showed great courage
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Eleanor Rigby Loneliness is a reoccurring theme in all types of literature. “Eleanor Rigby‚” by John Lennon and Paul McCartney is a fine example of the theme of loneliness in poetry. The two characters in “Eleanor Rigby” are compared by their loneliness through the extensive use of symbols. The poem begins with the refrain‚ “Ah‚ look at all the lonely people.” The same refrain is used to end the poem‚ making a complete circle. This creates‚ for the
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ANNA ELEANOR ROOSEVELT ROOSEVELT Birth: 11 October 1884 New York City‚ New York Father: Elliott Roosevelt‚ born 28 February 1860‚ New York City‚ New York; heir (although he held no salaried work position‚ he was called a “sportsman” by his daughter Eleanor Roosevelt‚ indicating his occupation of big game hunting‚ his letters about which were later edited and published by her); in his early adulthood he was listed by title as junior partner in a real estate firm‚ and in 1892‚ a brief
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Jr. • Susan B. Anthony • Eleanor Roosevelt • Andrew Jackson Eleanor Roosevelt Born into a select group of families known as New York Society‚ Eleanor Roosevelt would become known for her compassion for all human kind‚ regardless of race‚ religion‚ sex or economic status. She would dedicate her life to fighting for the rights of women and children‚ blacks and Jews‚ Americans and people from other countries‚ and senior citizens and the common worker. Eleanor would change the way the country
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Professor Brienza-Larsen Introduction to Eleanor Roosevelt A. Leaderships from the first lady and skills that are required to become the best possible leader in anything you choose. B. Eleanor was our First Lady at 48 years old. (4 March 1933- 12 April 1945). C. To define what a leader should possess and portray in the field of their study. D. Who is Eleanor Roosevelt and what made her a leader‚ my field of study and why I choose this career
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