The Renaissance had an influence on English translations of the Bible. The definition of the Renaissance is: 1. The humanistic revival of classical art‚ architecture‚ literature‚ and learning that originated in Italy in the 14th century and later spread throughout Europe. 2. The period of this revival‚ roughly the 14th through the 16th century‚ marking the transition from medieval to modern times. The effects that it had on learning helped make a way for English translations of the Bible
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funding provided to develop an induction motor that used alternating current as power. His eidetic memory and genius mind helped him formulate a working alternating current system whose power could run the engine. At the time‚ various companies in Europe and the United States had commenced utilizing alternating current systems. Significantly‚ the alternating current power systems were reliable in the transmission of high voltage power over long distances. In such a way‚ the effectiveness of the system
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The Renaissance was the time period between the fourteenth and seventeenth centuries that led to the beginning of many new ideas and developments. It was a time period of prosperity for many European countries especially Italy. Economic and intellectual changes occurred and it also gave the opportunity for many new doors to open to new directions in art‚ social‚ scientific‚ and political beliefs. Although during this time of great reform women had minimal amounts of influence. It is argued‚ that
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significantly due to changes in policies‚ the influx of immigrants and refugees from war-torn countries and the significant increase in global movements of peoples. The conclusion of World War II brought about major change to Australia’s migration patterns‚ as well as contributing to the abolition of the “White Australia Policy” and the gradual decrease in the country’s discriminatory views against non-white immigrants. It additionally set in place a series of motions that would radically change Australia’s
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Napoleon and the Modern Europe “Like comets‚ they flashed across the sky of world politics; obsessed with power‚ they mobilized enormous masses of people for their ambitious goals ‚” the three historic leaders - Napoleon‚ Stalin and Hitler - all greatly influenced the world till today. Despite the fact that Hitler led Nazi Germany to start WWII and Stalin transformed Soviet Union and started the Cold War‚ I believe that Napoleon had the greatest impact on modern European history‚ because he not only
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Pacific war had a large impact on the world as we know it. Some historians will argue that the second World War did not begin in 1939 with Hitler’s invasion of Poland. They would claim that the war began in 1931 when Japan invaded Manchuria. Manchuria was a region in northeastern China that was rich in natural resources. Japan pursued expansion for the same reasons as its allies in Europe. They believed that they were racially superior and desired more space for their people to live. The invasion
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The Renaissance was the rebirth of European civilization that involved a cultural movement that majorly affected European intellectual life. It unlocked the opportunity for new ideas that would gradually progress into concepts still used today. Throughout the 1400’s‚ European population increased‚ therefore the demand of trade also grew. The curiosity‚ religious faith‚ and the expanding Renaissance worldview‚ encouraged explorers to seek new trade routes by discovering new land and resources. The
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them here. QUESTION 5: Select an artefact and explain its importance for understanding the Italian Renaissance society. Time and again this course has brought me back to William Shakespeare’s Hamlet‚ and the challenge here is irresistable: to demonstrate how this play assists an understanding of the ideology of the society of the Renaissance‚ with reference to Italy. The play gives the Renaissance a very human and three dimensional face. The story is set in Denmark‚ the author is English‚ and so
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German nationalism did change between 1789 and 1840‚ regarding their aims‚ characteristics and demographics‚ but only to some extent. The changes and continuation of nationalism were essentially affected by the international context and the domestic factors which both stimulated and stagnated German nationalism throughout the period. Although the nationalists may have not achieved their ultimate aim for political unity by 1840‚ the events during this period had indeed strengthened the ’cultural
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World War I sparked a multitude of significant short and long term political changes throughout Europe. In the immediate aftermath of the war‚ territory was reallocated‚ four empires fell‚ and the League of Nations was created. The creation of the League of Nations‚ despite its eventual failure‚ demonstrated a major shift in international politics from the desire to expand and conquer to the recognition of the importance of the balance of power. The Treaty of Versailles also divided Austria-Hungary
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