consonants and is evident in English‚ Dutch‚ other Low German languages‚ and Old Norse. The other shift (about the 6th century ad) was less radical in scope and affected the Germanic consonants‚ resulting in the consonant system evident in Old High German and its descendants‚ Middle High German and Modern High German (standard German). According to the law‚ the ancient unvoiced p‚ t‚ k became the English unvoiced f‚ th‚ h and the Old High German f‚ d‚ h‚ producing such correlations as that between
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The coming of film sound also had a prominent effect on genre and film characterisation‚ aside from the aforementioned stylistic film changes. The creation of musicals was formed through the coming of film sound in 1927‚ when Warner Bros cemented the demise of silent films‚ by releasing The Jazz Singer. A film considered to be one of the first feature-length motion pictures with synchronised sound. Despite many previous attempts to convert sound into filmmaking‚ such as the Kinetophone‚ which produced
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Kracauer criticises Caligari for its place in a period of German “studio constructivism”‚ where a false world would be created to preserve the collective “German soul” from true‚ incalculable reality. This assertion‚ however‚ suggests that the intention of the film’s production was akin to wartime propaganda and a deliberate‚ sinister choice. The reality may instead have been that a studio production suited the style of the film far better‚ and as can plainly be seen by any viewer of the final film
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These events are the German mobilization order‚ the ultimatum‚ the blank check‚ Willhelm II ordering the occupation of Luxemburg‚ and the gathering in the Imperial Palace in Berlin. He also uses people such as Willhelm II‚ Moltke‚ the Reich Chacellor‚ and all of the Kaiser’s
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An Expressionist Vision German Expressionism is a unique film style that came out of Weimer Germany‚ the period between World War I and World War II. It focused mainly on the visual aspects on the screen meant to express emotions that trigger more personal reactions from the audience. According to David Hudson‚ German expressionism was an exploration "into juxtaposing light and shadow" as well as madness and obsession in an urban setting complete with complex architectural structures. When Fritz
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attitude of mind‚ which sees war as a valid means of foreign policy. Germany’s Navy Law 1900 threatened British sea-power. Germany felt threatened by Russia’s growing arm. Hotzendorf & Austria-Hungary’s ultimatum to Serbia 1914. Long term - When the German Emperor Wilhelm II‚known as the Kaiser in Britain‚ made the statement “Our future lies upon the ocean” Everyone knew what he meant to do next and began to increase the size of their armed forces.This lead to an arms race in which each country tried
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The Schlieffen Plan The Schlieffen plan was the key German strategy in WWI. It was named after Germany’s army chief of staff‚ Alfred Von Schlieffen. There were several strategic moves to his plan. All of his plans were aimed at conquering France as quickly as possible‚ preferably less than six weeks. Along with France‚ Germany planned on attacking Russia separately to avoid fighting a war on two fronts at the same time. However‚ there were multiple errors in this plan and they ultimately lead
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The Ames Gate lodge was designed by American architect H.H Richardson. This landscaped was owned by Frederick Law Olmsted. Its north side can be seen from the 135 Elm Street. The Ames gate was protected b the preservation easement which was held by Historic New England in 2013. Its northern regions is unfinished. Ames take Richardson and Olmsted in collaboration for its creation. Its implementation was done in 1886-1887.the gate lodge is a remarkable significance of oversize stone wall‚ arched gare
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Spain and in the Two Sicilies‚ these powers intervened to restore conservatism. c. But Latin American republics broke from Spain. d. Metternich’s policies also dominated the German Confederation--through which the Carlsbad Decrees were issued in 1819. e. These decrees repressed subversive ideas and organizations in the 38 German states. D. Metternich and conservatism 1. Metternich represented the view that the best state blended monarchy‚ bureaucracy‚ and aristocracy. 2. He hated liberalism‚ which
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Were German Militarism and Diplomacy Responsible for World War I? I don’t think that German Militarism and Diplomacy was responsible for World War I. I think that every country that was involved played a part in the start of World War I. Although Germany did play a role in the start of World War I‚ you can’t solely blame them. As disagreements occurred‚ countries banned together and formed the great powers. On page 138 it states‚ “Germany and her allies were held accountable for the war and all
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