I‚ Henry Tudor son of Henry the sixth was born on June 28th 1491. I gather before you today‚ to address the achievements and tribulations‚ I have achieved and endured in my rule. Following my Father’s demise‚ I was crowned King on 21st April 1509. I was known to be omnipotent as I established the Act of Supremacy. I am described as a ruthless ruler as I executed my wives. Despite my brutal disciplining‚ I have achieved many political and religious achievements. The Pope’s refusal to separate
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Renaissance Theatre: Acting and Staging ADA4M Italy Italian Staging of the Renaissance ● ● Although Italians were strict about dramatic content‚ they were more flexible regarding the staging of their dramatic works. Italian staging of the Renaissance built not only on traditions established in Ancient Greece and Rome‚ but also scientific and artistic discoveries of the time. Influences on Italian Staging ● ● ● ● ● In 1486‚ Vitruvius’ work The Ten Books on Architecture (De
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the Bear Garden‚ the Bull Ring and the Hope Elizabethan Theatre. Women were not allowed to perform in the play and because of that‚ young boys used to play the female roles. The venues were capable of hosting up to 3000 people at once. Queen Elizabeth loved watching plays‚ but she would only attend to those performed in indoor playhouses. She did not go to any of the amphitheatres. The shape of the theatres was between octagonal and circular‚ between eight and twenty-four sides. The open air
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today on the island of Roanoke. Queen Elizabeth of England had sent us over here to start a colony in the new world. There were about one hundred and twenty people on board that tiny vessel consisting of men‚ women‚ and children. I am very happy to make it onto land after so long on the water in a crowded ship. The land is dense with forests‚ and the bodies of water that surround us are beautiful. John White has been named governor of our colony. Day 20 I have been inside the huts all day taking
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historical context of The Merchant of Venice turns‚ for the most part‚ on one question: the status of Jews in Shakespeare’s England. Jews had lived in England throughout the Middle Ages; they were treated then as property of the King‚ and were permitted to stay in England‚ over the protests of the Church‚ only by his "good graces." In fact‚ English kings allowed the Jews to remain in England largely for financial reasons: practicing trades‚ particularly money-lending‚ that were highly profitable but forbidden
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The Elizabethan Era was from 1558 through 1603‚ and it was also mentioned as the Golden Age. It was the time of the Renaissance when Shakespeare lived. The Elizabethan Era was named after Queen Elizabeth I. Elizabeth I became the Queen of England six years before Shakespeare’s birth. Important dates and details effected the Elizabethans in everyday life. The Elizabethan Era was also known as violent times because all the punishments were so severe it could most likely cause death. The Elizabethans
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Philip II‚ king of Spain and only son of the Holy Roman emperor Charles V‚ had everything in his favor to become the dominant power in Europe and probably the world at that time. Nonetheless‚ he did not succeed in doing so due to his poor leadership‚ incompetence‚ bad fortune and his inept financial understanding. As an ardent Catholic defender and due to his strong sense of duty and devotion to his empire‚ Philip focused on expanding the Spanish realm throughout Europe and promoting Catholic faith
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mentor. queen The period of time under the reign of ____________ Elizabeth I is commonly referred to as the cosmopoltion ___________________Era. Considered the height of the English Renaissance‚ it ______ included age expansion abroad and a resurgence of the ________. Even though many overstate or idealize the time‚ the ________Elizabethan Age is still considered to be the golden ____________Age of England’s history. In 1588 England had just _________ defeated the famous Spanish Armada to become
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Macbeth is not brave‚ ambitious or strong‚ as a man is supposed to be‚ but I showing womanlike features. He is being indecisive and acting like a wimp. (again against the chain of being‚ man is supposed to be ranked higher than woman) Foul and Fair. - The witches‚ Scène 1‚ Act 1 : Fair is foul‚ and foul is fair: Hover through the fog and filthy air. - Macbeth‚ Scène 1‚ Act 3: Such a day so foul and fair I have not seen. - Macbeth is a host for the king‚ which is a fair (a righteous)
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ships were too large and clumsy‚ the english frigates were far more versitile and had a much more modern design that allowed them to hold the same amount of cannons on a much sturdier‚ more manovorable platform. In addition to this‚ they attacked England during a huge storm which destroyed most of their ships‚ and the battle took place in the English channel where there was barely any room for all their ships. This forced each ship to take and English ship 1v1. Since the English had much better vessels
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