Union in 1945. With the advent of the Cold War‚ two German states were formed in 1949: the western Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) and the eastern German Democratic Republic (GDR). The democratic FRG embedded itself in key Western economic and security organizations‚ the EC‚ which became the EU‚ and NATO‚ while the Communist GDR was on the front line of the Soviet-led Warsaw Pact. The decline of the USSR and the end of the Cold War allowed for German unification in 1990. Since then‚ Germany has expended
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The German Singspiel was “a musical work popular in Germany‚ especially in the latter part of the 18th century that is characterized by spoken dialogue and interspersed with songs.” The fame of the German Singspiel came in the late 18th century‚ having its roots planted in comic opera; the Italian Opera Buffa‚ the French Opera-Comique‚ and the English Ballad Opera. This was a musical form that famously known for its light quality‚ and its incorporation of German folk songs and themes that were
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campfire smoke lingers in my nostrils. The breeze moves through the trees‚ creating a melody for all to hear. The bubbling sound of a brook can be heard far in the distance. Peace and tranquility settle upon my soul‚ and I feel that everything is right. Nature wraps its arms around me and I feel safe and comforted. I soon hear the sounds of children’s laughter and the whooshing of bicycles going by. I finally open my eyes and pull myself out of my sleeping bag. Goosebumps cover my flesh immediately‚
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Best holiday destination J.Preetham University of SRM Each year thousands of people wish to spend their vacations holidaying abroad. There are many destinations with exquisite panoramas in the world. Out of those Switzerland is the most preferred destination. In my opinion‚ Switzerland is the best travel destination because of the natural beauties‚ diverse cultures and food. First of all‚ Switzerland is the best vacation spot because of its natural beauties. For example‚ The Matterhorn
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various film style and film form techniques. One of the main styles which defined German Expressionist films was the manipulation of mis-en-scene; this included creating twisted and distorted sets‚ actors using strange and dance-like movements and costumes and appearances tending to be over-exaggerated and outrageous (Horak‚ 2010‚ Moran‚ 2010‚ Read‚ 2010‚ Thompson and Bordwell‚ 2008). During this time‚ the culture of German Expressionism boomed as cinema-goers were excited and interested in the strange
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German Imperialism German imperialism was the major concern of all rival nations in the years forgoing the war and their bid for continental supremacy‚ which intensified the closer to warfare Europe came‚ undoubtedly shaped the correct foundations for war but more importantly it portrayed it to be obligatory in order to achieve success. Many other nations such as Russia and Austria-Hungary adopted this belief and therefore aided generation of the war. “The German bid for supremacy was certainly decisive
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Cornelius Tacitus gave an account of the lifestyles and organization of these peculiar barbarians. These descendants of modern Germans proved peculiar in that they adopted many qualities typical of barbaric cultures‚ yet they simultaneously practiced virtues more befitting of advanced civilizations‚ values more ethical than even the Roman empire of the time. The German warriors had a rigid code that defined how to live honorable lives and shameful acts to avoid committing‚ and the warriors also
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The German Ideology Midterm Exam Amanda C. Frumento Sociology 3310 Professor Long Fall 2012 In The German Ideology‚ Karl Marx explains that all societies have to actively transform nature to fulfill their needs‚ in doing so these societies always function with a social and a natural dimension. Marx illustrates that both the social and natural dimensions of production are imbedded in everyday activities. In order to see these two dimensions of production one must focus on what people are doing
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more just society. The revolution that occurred in Germany in 1918-1919 was not really a revolution-at least not in the traditional sense of the French Revolution of 1789 and the Russian Revolution of 1917‚ or even the German Revolution of 1848. Perhaps‚ by calling it the "German Revolution‚" we imply that things are conceived and done differently in Germany. Perhaps‚ that is true. Her political traditions were somewhat different from those of France and Russia. The conditions‚ which gave birth to
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The German Refugee “The German Refugee” by Bernard Malamud is a true-to-life story depicting the struggles of many victims‚ during and after the 2nd World War. This particular story takes place in the USA‚ Broadway some time during the Polish invasion‚ 1939. The main characters Oscar Gassner and Martin Goldberg show just how difficult those times must have been for all refugees‚ and what strength and courage it took to keep sane‚ have faith and start a new life. The main themes which are realistically
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