Otto von Bismarck; the ‘Iron Chancellor’ is widely regarded as a sagacious enforcer of realpolitik and this political approach is greatly responsible for his success in the unification of the German states. Realpolitik is a pragmatic system of politics based on practical realisation of ones goals more so than moral or ideological considerations. This method of politics often relies on the utilisation of opportunities spontaneously as they present themselves at the resignation of prior plans and considerations
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capitals of the world it includes designers such as Giorgio Armani (Armani)‚ Valentino Garavani‚ Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana (Dolce and Gabbana)‚ Miuccia Prada (Prada)‚ and Franco Moschino (Moschino). Florence is the capital of the Italian region Tuscany and is home of the famous David statue. Italy’s many great cities create an amazing
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Jacob Molho 12/9/16 Jewish Emancipation: The Migration of People‚ Ideas‚ and Mindsets Unique for its time‚ in September of 1480‚ Spain created special religious tribunals to address cases of “heretical depravity”. These tribunals‚ collectively referred to as the Spanish Inquisition‚ sought to eliminate deviation from Catholicism. Jews bore the brunt of these tribunals. They were rarely acquitted of charges levied through the Spanish Inquisition‚ and relative to other “heretics‚” Jews were executed
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Reflecting on the Youthful David Andrea del Castagno’s The Youthful David aka David with the Head of Goliath is truly a unique work of art. It is one of a kind in that it is the only painted shield that can be attributed to a master artist (Art in Tuscany‚ 2012). The artist’s chosen subject is the biblical story of the young Sheppard boy David who fights and defeats the giant Philistine warrior Goliath. This masterpiece was done in tempera on leather over a wooden shield. It is a product of the early
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would be that all the other monarchies are fine‚ and only aspects of the British monarchy may need addressing. In respect of this particular interpretation‚ some critics say that a constitutional monarchy is fine‚ but that it doesn’t need to be as grand and expensive as it is. They look at more modestly operated monarchies such as the Dutch one as being a better model. Another argument is that the Royal family should attempt to be more down to earth and make a better connection with their citizens
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WK - The Italian Renaissance was a time of rebirth in the arts. An abundance of new styles were explored‚ building on classical traditions but also breaking away from them. This cultural explosion was made possible by the liberal distribution of florins that characterized the artistic support of leading banking and commerce families. These influential families were patrons sometimes as a Machiavellian exercise of their power‚ often to atone for religious sins‚ and sometimes because they loved
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11‚ 13 chakras. Bartolomeo Cristofori was born on May 4 on 1655 and passed away in 1731. Bartolomeo Cristofori’s occupation was a harpsichord maker and a designer. By 1688‚ Prince Ferdinando de Medici of Florence‚ son of the Grand Duke of Tuscany got Bartolomeo Cristofori because of his talent and reputation. The princes owned forty harpsichords and spinets‚ and hired Cristofori at the age of 33 to both curate the collection‚ and build new ones. Cristofori became the custodian of the
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1 J. Combs Italian Culture‚ UMUC 334 18 September 2011 Mid-Term Essay Test 1a). Outline and explain the crises that occurred in the Late Middle Ages that would eventually lead Italian scholars to seek alternatives to a society they viewed as decayed‚ corrupt‚ and outmoded? Also begin your description by explaining why those crises differed with preceding centuries‚ characterized by a sense of place and of relative progress in the West? Provide some roundabout dates to place both the High
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What is what? – Conqueror and Conquest Duchy A territory or domain ruled by a Duke or Duchess. Duchy A territory or domain ruled by a Duke or Duchess. Earldom The rank or title of an earl or the territory governed by an earl. Shire A county. Hundred A smaller subdivision of a county or shire. Hide A former measure of land used in England‚ typically equal to between 60 and 120 acres Danelaw The name given to the part of England where the laws of the "Danes" were in place and dominated
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Table of content Content Page 1. Summary 2 2. Five year return summary of the mutual funds 2 3. Performance analysis of the funds RHB 3 CIMB 7 PUBLIC 16 4. Conclusion and recommendation 18 5. References 19 Summary The report of performance analysis consists of analysis of three mutual funds in Malaysia. These are RHB‚ CIMB‚ and PUBLIC Mutual. In order to analyse their performance‚ the return
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