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    The song “What Kind of Man” by the band Florence & The Machine was released in 2015‚ yet still features many jazz influences. The lyrics are a metaphor for a broken relationship that is worsening‚ although the narrator wants to leave. For example‚ Florence Welsh‚ the lead vocalist‚ sings that her lover “let me dangle at a cruel angle/oh‚ my feet don’t touch the floor.” This line is not literal‚ metaphorically comparing the relationship to being hung over a canyon. These lyrics‚ written by the singer

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    In Florence the term of sodomy was used as “a basic key to the complex code of sexual word plays the permeate the entire genre of ‘burlesque’ poetry and bawdy carnival songs” (Rocke‚ 1996‚ p. 4). In Rocke’s (1996) paper it shows the laws dating back to the fourteenth century against sodomy were found though they were not always enforced within that society (p. 4). Acts of sodomy were not ideal in society at this time because with the church being in rule they regarded sodomy as a sin because it was

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    Florence Kelly's Speech

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    Florence Kelly vocalizes the harsh reality of child labor and explores the great wrongs that were brought upon women and children while suffrage was in full effect. Kelly opens her speech by stating statistics to appeal to the logical and emotional sides of her listeners. "Children under the age of 16 are doing hard-work..." as a social worker Kelly would have access to this information. Kelly goes on to explain that kids working may be supporting their families making it impossible to quit.

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    Florence Rena Sabin

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    to become successful in many ways‚ one being in health care. During the principle years of the shaping of Colorado (1850-1900)‚ a woman named Florence Rena Sabin contributed to great advances in the health of her people‚ which also helped health care worldwide. In her achievements she received many commemorations as well as well known publicity. Florence R. Sabin was one of two daughters born to mining engineer George K. Sabin and schoolteacher Serena Miner Sabin in Commerce City‚ Colorado. Sabin

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    Florence in 15th century contributed immensely to the world in every aspect. It is unimaginable to think of world history‚ particularly facets such as art‚ literature‚ architecture‚ politics‚ economics and science without acknowledging and praising renaissance Florence for leaving an indelible mark on not only Italy but also the rest of the world. The chosen period is one of the most prominent in the history of Florence in terms of politics‚ art and economics of the region. 1450 onwards Florence

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    Lorenzo De Medici

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    was also a prominent political leader and made impacts that have lasted even through today. Lorenzo de Medici was born on the New Year of 1449‚ in Florence. At the time‚ Florence was considered an independent Italian city state. Lorenzo was born into a family of nobility

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    Bruni writes about the edge of destruction of Florence by Milanese “The Milanese army defeats Florence and her allies and captures their commander.” With the army of Florence destroyed and commander of their army in enemies hands Florentines were “terribly frightened and anxious‚ expecting the enemy from hour to hour.” This was a dark time for Florence they were on the brink of destruction or so they thought since thought since the enemies were stopped

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    Donatello Art

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    Known as : Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi Lifespan: 1386 - 1466 Date of Birth: He was born in 1386‚ the exact date of birth is unknown Family connections : He was the son of Nicolo di Betto Bardi‚ a wool merchant in Florence Career: Donatello was apprentice to Ghiberti in Florence One of his patrons was Cosimo de Medici. Date of Death: Donatello died on December 13‚ 1466 Accomplishments or why Donatello was famous: Italian sculptor of the early Renaissance period. The most famous works of art

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    the arts‚ politics and education. Lorenzo de’ Medici is known for his knowledgeable youth‚ decisions that allowed for the best results for the people of Florence and being a patron of well-known artists that included Andrea del Verrocchio‚ Leonardo da Vinci‚ Michelangelo and Botticelli . Lorenzo de Medici was born on January 1st‚1449 in Florence Italy. His parents are Piero de’Medici and Lucretia. From his early years‚ Lorenzo received the best possible education

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    three great distinctive cities of activities. Florence‚ Rome and Venice. Florence. One of the chief powers of Italy. A centrally situated city-state. The Florentines notonly exerted considerable influence over the whole of Tuscany but carried Renaissance architecture‚ which originated with them‚ much farther afield. Rome. The distressed Medieval city began to recover its prestige and unique influence while the Renaissance was taking root in Florence‚ and soon popes were reviving its glories in

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