Frederick II is a man of contradictions. He earned his moniker of “Frederick the Great” by being one of 18th century’s greatest military strategist. He was Prussia’s king from 1740 to 1786. During his time on the throne‚ Frederick increased Prussia’s territories and military power. He inspired a number of leaders after him‚ from the famous Napoleon Bonaparte to the infamous Adolf Hitler (Frederick II Biography‚ 2015). To the countries he had defeated he was a despot. In contrast‚ in the domestic
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considering the changes in Austrian objectives and realizations during Aix-la-Chapelle – the peace following the War of Austrian Succession. First‚ Aix-la Chappelle left Kaunitz‚ the Austrian chancellor‚ convinced that Britain would not help recover Silesia. Second‚ Kaunitz had discussed a potential agreement with France‚ in which France would help recover the lost territory in return for a large part of the Netherlands that would be given to Louis XV’s son-in-law‚ Don Philip in return for three Italian
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process and‚ as he stressed in his letter to the National Gallery‚ on the relatively new phenomenon of shift work. We can read the painting as a triptych‚ a complete composition representing the manufacture of railway tracks in the Königshütte in Upper Silesia.” “The volatility of the 1870s can be detected in the reception history of the Iron Rolling Mill. One should remember that the picture was purchased by Liebermann a year after it was completed and was subsequently transferred from his private gallery
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fascinating in their beliefs and values‚ kinship‚ and social organization. Enga Province is one of the seven Provinces of the Highlands Region of Papua New Guinea located in the northern most regions of the Highlands. Enga Province shares a boarder with the Western Province that was divided to become a separate Province at the time of independence in 1975 (Resture‚ 2012). Enga is the highest and most rugged Province in PNG; covering an area of 12‚800km with altitudes over 2‚000 meters‚ and surrounded
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RIZAL PROVINCE Rizal is a province located in the CALABARZON‚ just 16 kilometers east of Manila. The province was named after the country’s national hero‚ José Rizal. Rizal Governor Dr. Casimiro Ynares III on June 17‚ 2008 announced the transfer of the Capitol from Pasig. Its P 270-million capitol building‚ constructed in Antipolo by Ortigas & Co.‚ owner thereof‚ was completed by December of that year. Built on 5-hectare lot at the Ynares Center‚ it employs 2‚008 employees. The New Capitol was
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The Philippines is an archipelago of 7‚107 islands in the South China Sea located between Taiwan to the north and Borneo to the south. Just 2‚000 of its islands are inhabited and only 500 are larger than a kilometer square. The nine largest islands of Luzon‚ Mindanao‚ Palawan‚ Panay‚ Mindoro‚ Samar‚ Negros‚ Leyte and Cebu make up 90% of the nation’s land area. The Philippines is mountainous in nature. The highest mountain is Mt. Apo‚ which is located in Mindanao. The second largest is Mt.Pulog in
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Assignment in Tourism Impacts Province of Ilocos Sur: It is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in Luzon. Vigan City‚ located on the mouth of the Mestizo River is the provincial capital. Economy: The people are engaged in farming‚ producing food crops‚ mostly rice‚ corn‚ vegetable‚ root crops‚ and fruits. Non-food crops include tobacco‚ cotton‚ and tigergrass. Cottage industries include loom weaving‚ furniture making‚ jewelry making‚ ceramics‚ blacksmithing
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The Province of Ilocos Norte Ilocos Norte is located on the northernmost edge of western Luzon. Its boundaries are formed by the Babuyan Channel on the north and its sister province‚ Ilocos Norte‚ on the south. To the west are the tribulent waters of the South China Sea‚ while the eastern borders are formed by part of the Cagayan Valley‚ Abra and the Mountain Province. A well-paved coastal highway connects the province with the rest of the country. Ilocos Norte has a total land area of 3‚400
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recommend Nakhon Ratchasima province. Nakhon Ratchasima frequently termed by another name Khorat is one of the north-eastern provinces of Thailand. The capital of the province is the city of Nakhon Ratchasima located in Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District. The province is located on the western end of the Khorat Plateau. This province is a large province on the northeastern plateau and acts as a gateway to other provinces in the Northeast. Two national parks are in the province including the Khao Yai in
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Aklan - oldest province Angono‚ Rizal - town of artists Antipolo City - picnic area Apalit‚ Pampanga - tapayan capital Baclayon Church‚ Bohol - oldest stone church Bacolod City - city of smiles Bacolor‚ Pampanga - country’s capital in 1762-1763 Baguio City - summer capital Balabac Island‚ Palawan - land of Philippine mouse deer Baliuag‚ Bulacan - the first town to have election Banaue Rice Terraces - stairways to the sky Barasoain Church - headquarters of the Malolos Congress Basey‚ Samar
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