century infinitely more effective on the battlefield than the feudal levies‚ mercenary companies‚ and haphazardly organized hostilities-only forces that they replaced. And the new disciplined military instruments were self-reinforcing: they backed with force the state’s collection of the taxes needed to pay troops regularly. In return for pay‚ the state could and did demand that its soldiers maintain a disciplined obedience in garrison as well as on the battlefield; Western societies could henceforth
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HIST 1001 FATher ZEPS Section 102 date Revolution in weapons: initiated by machine guns and the trench warfare Europe remained in peace for the whole century after Napoleonic invasion in 1814 mainly due to balance of power and principle of intervention‚ proposed by Metternich during a congress in Vienna 1815. By the end of 19th century however‚ high pressure and drive for conflicts were accumulated around major European powers‚ mainly due to sense of nationalism and universally appealing theory
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Mexican Independence Day is a major celebration in Mexico. It is bigger than Cinco de Mayo. The Mexican people celebrate with a fiesta‚ or party. The celebrating begins on September 15 (the eve of Independence Day). Crowds gather in the town meeting places of each city‚ town and village. There are many decorations that are the colors of the Mexican flag—red‚ white and green—and many flags are used. People sell confetti‚ whistles‚ horns‚ helmets and toys. There is also a lot of food to eat
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young author immediate international fame. Set during the Civil War‚ it tells of the brutal disillusionment of a young recruit by the name of Henry Fleming who had dreamed of the thrill and glory of war‚ only to find himself fleeing the horror of a battlefield. Shame over his cowardice drives him to seek to redeem himself by being wounded; earning what he calls the “red badge of courage.” Praised for its psychological insight and its intense and unprecedented realism in portraying the experience of men
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with Pepsi products‚ thin-cut French fries or slaw as sides‚ and offers biscuits or garlic bread as well. The restaurant operates as a drive-up only‚ with parking lots available at most locations for people to sit and eat in their cars‚ as well as picnic tables outside in some southern locations. The “average” customer is white male and about 35-45 years old. Many of the workers in the chain are high school part-time‚ hourly workers who operate the registers‚ clean-up‚ and cooking. Managers range
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of one cherry blossom can be admired closer. Another point is combining business with pleasure. Advantage is that‚ it is possible to have a rest and take pleasure in beauty of the nature. Because cherry blossom viewing is traditionally involved a picnic party under the blossom tree. Hanami parties have been hold for many centuries and today are held in public and private gardeners. IN conclusion‚ it’s also important to note that Hanami has also become popular outside of Japan in the last years
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exploring the dehumanising consequences through the extensive support of dramatic imagery. As an influential poet‚ Owen is strictly precise and attentive in his structure of both poems where he conveys the vision and sounds of the excruciating battlefield that he personally
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using irony with the translated title meaning sweet and fitting to describe the horrors of war. This‚ poem in particular‚ highlights the horrors of such a situation through the life of a soldier. In the poem‚ we are presented with the setting of a battlefield where the author uses metaphors and similes to describe the trepidations of war. It is this utilization of metaphors and similes - and its link to the theme of the poem – that makes this poem significant‚ and helps the reader to imagine what is
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leader‚ especially with how absorbed he was in his love‚ Martha. By burning his letters and photographs of Martha‚ though‚ Jimmy Cross came to terms with a reconciliation emphasized by the themes there is an abiding concern with the question of battlefield courage and love overrules war. To begin‚ Jimmy Cross had a spiritual reassessment when he decided to get rid of his mementos from Martha. Cross obsessed over this girl who
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THE HISTORY OF WOMEN’S ROLES 1 The History of Women’s Roles in the United States Military ITT Technical Institute THE HISTORY OF WOMEN’S ROLES 2 Abstract Women’s contributions in the United States military began with tasks‚ such as providing medical aid to soldiers during the Revolutionary War to serving right beside their male counterparts in Afghanistan 238 years later. The woman’s role over this period of time
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