A dubious legacy‚ by Mary Wesley‚ describes a woman who didn’t do anything at all except sleeping in the bed‚ letting others pleased her. It was published in 1992 in England. The story is about a couple who married without love‚ but parent’s wish instead.The husband named Henry Tillotson and the wife named Margaret Tillotson. Henry got married to Margaret because it was his father’s wish and to save her from going to prison. Henry brought Margaret to his farmhouse in Cotteshaw. When Margaret got
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Carving a Legacy Through the history of the United States‚ there have been many noble and courageous men who carved out a long lasting legacy. Some men impressed the world with their immutable morals and ethics. Others expressed their military prowess‚ or their strong role as a leader. But there is only one man who has left the largest legacy‚ made the most change‚ in the history of the United States. Through his military strategy‚ his leadership and his work as the country’s first President‚
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The Legacy of Ancient Rome 1.3: The Legacy of Roman Art - The Facts The Romans adopted many other types of art and turned them into their own by adding their own talents to their art. (ie. Greek sculptures) The Romans were great sponsors of art. Many wealthy families decorated their homes with magnificent works of art. (ie. statues‚ mosaics - picture made up of small parts) Roman artists were skilled at painting frescos‚ a type of painting done on wet plaster with water paints. They often were in
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emperor of Ancient Rome‚ and known to be one of the most just rulers of the empire. Historians study his political and war tactics to great lengths and extents because of just how successful he was during his reign‚ and the great legacy that he left behind. However‚ his legacy extends much further beyond his policies and the lands he conquered. Hadrian created some of the most notable and paramount pieces of architecture for not only ancient Rome‚ but for the rest of the world far beyond the 2nd century
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“Continuing the Legacy of Booker T. Washington: Beyond the 21st Century” Booker T. Washington was an influential educator and African-American public figure throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries among both Blacks and Whites. Booker T. Washington is known for more than founding and becoming the first president of the Black college‚ Tuskegee University‚ in 1801. Booker T. Washington single-handedly contrived a generation of African-Americans who were effectuate‚ capable‚ and intelligent
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Egypt’s Greatest Legacy Ancient Egypt has many great legacies varying from their architecture‚ to their culture to their gods and goddesses. Egypt is very well known for their pyramids‚ temples and tombs‚ but I believe that their greatest legacy are the pharaohs who ruled Ancient Egypt. The pharaohs in Ancient Egypt were not only the rulers of Egypt‚ but they were seen as living gods. The pharaohs of Ancient Egypt are a great legacy because they were so well respected and powerful. The pharaohs
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countries. He left a lasting legacy as a great president. Early life for Thomas Jefferson was mainly with his parents and his siblings. His dad was a very busy ship captain. His mother was just a stay at home worker. He had three other siblings. He had one brother and two sisters. Early life helped Thomas Jefferson become the man he was because his parents were with him a lot and they taught him well although they were very busy. There was many problems in the
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efforts‚ the motto of their hopes‚” as said by Napoleon Bonaparte about himself and glory (Moore). But how did Napoleon get into power‚ what was his role in the French Revolution‚ what were his first tasks once he did get into power‚ and what was his legacy? Napoleon Bonaparte was a very influential man with a very interesting history. One very interesting thing is that napoleon was very young for one who gained power as quickly as he did‚ but in turbulent times such as the French Revolution it was
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The explorer‚ Christopher Columbus‚ was an important part of history. The explorer‚ Christopher Columbus‚ encountered difficulties in his life. The explorer‚ Christopher Columbus‚ had reasons for exploring. The explorer‚ Christopher Columbus‚ has a legacy that involves changing the world. The Explorer‚ Christopher Columbus‚ encountered difficulties in his life. “His ship was burned and Columbus had to swim to the Portuguese shore and make his way to Lisbon.” (text) “Rejected by a Portuguese king
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The Legacy of Emerson “To be great is to be misunderstood” (Emerson‚ “Self-Reliance”). Throughout his lifetime‚ Ralph Waldo Emerson worked to progress American literature. Emerson was a pioneer of transcendentalism and stressed the importance of being oneself in a world full of conformity. He believed following one’s intuition was the way to find success and lasting happiness. Emerson‚ “. . . believed in people . . .” and “. . . raised everyone to his own level” (“Emerson’s Declining Years”)
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