Pride and Prejudice THEME: Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice is a tale of love and marriage in eighteenth-century England. PLOT: It centres on the elder sisters of the Bennet family‚ Jane and Elizabeth. Their personalities‚ misunderstandings and the roles of pride and prejudice play a large part in the development of their individual relationships. The spirited Elizabeth and softhearted Jane have to deal with not only their own feelings but also the status of their family‚ both of
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the Bulgarian army against the Serbs who had declared war in November 1885. The Bulgarian army was helped by the Russians whereas the Serbs were led by Austrians. The Swiss supplied a large number of mercenaries and Captain Bluntschli is one such soldier fighting on the Serbian side. Such mercenaries had no feelings. At a crucial point Russia called back her officers and Bulgaria was left to fend for herself. In spite
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Bas-relief friezes in galleries of the vast Angkor Wat complex in Siemreab depict Cambodia’s land and naval conquests during its "time of greatness‚" the Angkorian Period‚ which spanned the years from A.D. 802 to 1431. During this time‚ the Khmer Empire‚ by force of arms‚ extended its dominions to encompass much of Southeast Asia. The warrior kings‚ who actually led troops in battle‚ did not customarily maintain standing armies but raised troops as necessity required. Historian David P. Chandler
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Mrs. Mallard: The Wretched Wife In “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin‚ Mrs. Mallard lost her husband‚ but the real story is about her terrible reaction. ”Free‚ free‚ free!” she yelled‚ as she disregarded her husband’s death and looked forward to the rest of her life. Her selfishness was repulsive for she never even thought of Brently‚ only all the things she would do that she never could in this marriage. The worst part had yet to come. When it turned out Mr. Mallard had never died‚ and he walked
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make a gift is probably proportional to the love the receiver will have for it. Yet‚ this is probably truer today than it ever was. Monarchs are historically more renowned for receiving priceless jewelry. Alliances between nations and sometimes mercenaries were forged on a cleaning surface of a gold coin. The Trojan horse‚ possibly the most famous gifts of all time was no humble off rank yet today we can bring smiles to the face and tears to the eyes with a simple crafted card. Reasons for this are
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Feudal Japan was not a very successful civilization due to the choice of feudalism. Feudal Japan has succeeded‚ failed‚ and had a rather small evolution period. Japan had succeeded in ways of battle‚ environmental adaptations‚ literature‚ and other influences. Japan also failed greatly in governing. Japan had made good changes during and after the feudalist period especially the governmental changes. This feudalist period of Japan started in about 1185 starting with many changes and successes. The
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State under a Machiavellian Ruler vs. Utopian State By Donald Collett A Machiavellian society is ruled by a princedom in which peasants worked most of the occupations. Nobles did not perform any physical labor. And the military is strong and follows the prince. In a Utopian society there is a community of senior phylarchs who discuss state issues. Everyone spends time in the farmlands for two year periods. The Utopians despise war and at all costs do not get involved in war. In Machiavellian
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Reaction on Aliens’ Ownership Right of Real Property in the Philippines “Ang Pilipinas ay para sa mga Pilipino.” (“The Philippines is for the Filipinos”) Does it sound patriotic or nationalistic? Or does it pertain to selfish motives or mercenary actions? It is a fact that many aliens have been invading to the Philippines. Yes‚ they are aliens the non-Philippine nationals or foreigners. Most of them are fascinated and attracted to the beautiful sceneries around the Philippine archipelago
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was formed. The first organized police force was actually formed in or around 27 BC by Gaius Octavius‚ otherwise known as Agustus Caesar‚ the grand-nephew of Julius Caesar. He formed the Roman vigils‚ which were a 9000 member non-military and non-mercenary police force‚ designed to keep him from being assassinated. These first police members had little to do with society and strictly worked for masters of the land. The Evolution of Policing Advancement in policing has changed a lot since Alfred the
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enforcer‚treasurer‚ runner 25-75 foot soliders rank and file (not employees‚ just gang members) monthly costs below fixed costs: death benefits‚ legal costs‚ bribes‚ gang events‚ guns variable: cost of drugs‚ wages‚ wages of board of directors‚ mercenary fighters tournament labor markets: labor starts at the bottom and slowly works its way to the top willing to accept low wages and poor conditions bc they think eventually they will work their way to success and wealth ex: major and minor league
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