El Cid‚ born in 1043 and dead by 1099‚ was a Castilian nobleman known for his military prowess. His life‚ defined by ever-evolving allegiances‚ reveals the chaotic state of Iberia during the second half of the eleventh century. The Taifa kingdoms—the successors of the Caliphate of Córdoba—divided Muslim rule‚ allowing Christian kingdoms to start achieving military success. This weakness resulted in the Taifas calling on the Almoravids from Morocco for military aid. While the Almoravids heeded the
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Central Idea: Apuglia (a lesser known region in Italy) has some of the brightest seas and beautiful landscapes‚ rich history‚ diverse culture‚ mouthwatering food and kindest people of Italy. Introduction I. How many of you have heard of the Tuscany or Sicily regions of Italy? Or the bigger cities of Italy: Rome‚ Milan‚ Naples or Venice? A. Most people in the United States are very familiar with these regions and cities of Italy. II. But how many of you have ever heard of the Puglia or Apulia
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In 1870‚ with the onset of the Franco-Prussian War‚ France was forced to withdraw its troops from Rome where they had secured the Pope’s authority since 1849. With the absence of the French soldiers‚ Rome came under Italian rule and this same year was declared the new capital. With this addition to the state‚ the task of Italian unification was complete. Finally‚ after eleven years of plotting‚ war‚ and compromise Italy was one. But‚ would any of this been possible had it not been for one crucial
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star hotel located in A4 near terminal 1 and 3 targeting tourist and travelers from all around the world. The world class services and excellent customer service make the brand very popular among the passengers. (History of Marriot‚ 2012) Tuscany Ristorante Tuscany Ristorante is very popular Italian restaurant open for 12 years and the favorite for the guests coming to Marriot Hotel. This restaurant is a main attraction for Marriott brand. It provides authentic food for the food lovers with excellent
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Azdak. Both stories begin in a Caucasian City ruled by a Governor‚ who serves a Grand Duke. The Governor has just had a child‚ Michael‚ and his wife Natella is incredibly jealous of the attention that he gives to his son. The Governor’s brother‚ the Fat Prince‚ stages an insurrection on Easter Sunday. He kills the Governor and forces the Governor’s wife to flee. In her haste‚ she leaves behind her child. The Grand Duke and many of the soldiers flee as well. Grusha‚ a kitchen maid‚ becomes engaged
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geographically under the 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
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talents‚ although‚ we will be looking more at his mathematical accomplishments throughout this essay. Spencer Spencer Galileo was born on February 15th‚ 1564 in Pisa‚ Duchy of Florence‚ Italy and he died January 8th‚ 1642 (77) in Arcetri‚ Grand Duchy of Tuscany‚ Italy. He lived a very well rounded life‚ studying many fields of math and science. Galileo’s math contributions weren’t as great as his astronomical discoveries .Despite being a genuinely pious Roman Catholic‚ Galileo fathered three children
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you can stop and get something to eat at any of the food locations they have there. Some restaurants there where you can order (via wait staff) are Bonefish Grill‚ Cafe Nordstrom‚ California Pizza Kitchen‚ Cantina Laredo‚ China One‚ Fox and Hound‚ Grand Luxe Cafe‚ Legal Sea Foods‚ Maggiano’s‚ Morton’s steak house‚ Neiman Marcus‚ Pholicious‚ Rock Bottom Brewery‚ Ruby’s Diner‚ Seasons U2‚ Sullivan’s Steakhouse‚ The Cheesecake factory‚ and The Zodiac. They also have places where you can order at the
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Brahe‚ Kepler‚ and Einstein made many major contributions to society‚ changing the way we viewed our universe forever. Many of these men’s accomplishments are still used to this day. Tycho Brahe was conceived on December 16‚ 1546 in Knudstrup‚ which presently is in southern Sweden yet was a piece of Denmark at the time. While going to the colleges of Copenhagen and Leipzig to study law and reasoning‚ he got to be keen on Astronomy and spent most nighttimes mulling over the stars. One of Tycho Brahe’s
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refuses to follow her father’s orders to marry the man he has chosen for her named Demetrius. There is a conflict of interest because her father wants her to marry Demetrius but she is in love with other man named Lysander. Hermia’s father goes to the Duke of Athens Theseus where there by watching the movie the audience can help distinguish what kind of characters they are because being able to see it makes a clear picture. In Act 1 Scene 1 for example‚ Theseus has a speech in which he describes consequences
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