Regina v. Dudley and Stephens There have been many criminal cases in the history‚ which brought controversy‚ whether murder could be justified under different circumstances. One of the famous cases tells a story of four shipwrecked men‚ which were lost in the high seas. The story was named "The Lifeboat Case"‚ regarding the tragic and life-changing decision that was made in extreme circumstance. Four seamen‚ Thomas Dudley‚ Edward Stephens‚ Brooks and seventeen year old Richard Parker were in high
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November 30‚ 2013 NNU (Title) Queen Elizabeth I was a powerful cultural figure and Queen of England from 1533-1603. She was remarkably influential that her reign is now commonly referred as the Elizabethan Era. Queen Elizabeth I wrote “The Doubt of Future Foes” at a time when rebellion was stirring among her subjects. Elizabeth’s cousin‚ Mary‚ Queen of Scots was spreading rumors and lies of dishonesty and disloyalty on Elizabeth’s reputation. Though Elizabeth surrounded herself with counselors
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The lash came down on Magdelena’s back‚ a strip of flesh torn with a red welt streaking along her spinal cord and rippling to the other side. “You sin and sin and never pay‚ while Magdelena Galinda it is about time you confessed your weaknesses.” He just struck her once and then moved behind her. He had on a pair of black leather gloves‚ the calfskin supple and pliable. Ostensibly he had put them on to wield the lash better‚ but as he stuck his index finger up and inside her sex‚ he slowly rotated
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DBQ Elizabeth I was the Queen of England who ruled from 1558-1603. Elizabeth’s reign achieved great success including great achievements in the arts and an increase in literacy. Overall Elizabeth’s rule established political stability‚ although Elizabeth battled opposing views‚ during that time‚ from people who saw a women unfit to rule and superior to men. Even through these negative views Elizabeth responded by applying strong leadership skills. However‚ Elizabeth neglected the challenges
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The word renaissance comes from the same French word meaning “rebirth‚” but this rebirth was not in any human or animal but in learning. People had this enthusiasm and crave for reading‚ writing‚ sculpting‚ painting‚ music‚ and many other subjects that would better themselves. They didn’t have this need before in the Middle Ages when everything was focused on God and the afterlife and when many of the people were not allowed to read and learn unless they came from a higher family in society. The
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Catherine the Great was one of the greatest rulers Russia has ever had. While most of their rulers started wars and were focused on gaining land‚ she was more focused on improving the overall state of Russia. She was born in 1729 and died in 1796. At the age of 15‚ she was invited by Empress Elizabeth to meet and possibly marry the heir to the throne‚ Grand Duke Peter. However‚ the Duke was a very immature child. The ended up marrying‚ but it was always a dysfunctional relationship. When Empress
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On topic: The ‘Bloody’ Reign of Queen Mary I Tudor Subject: English civilization 31/01/2013 Sofia There is no doubt that Queen Mary I Tudor‚ also known as Bloody Mary‚ is one of the most notorious monarchs of England. Although her reign lasted only for the short period of five years (1553-1558)‚ she succeeded to leave her mark of horror in the British history as one of the cruellest and cold hearted Queen ever. However there might be some reasons
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accessing the actual "greatness" attributed to Catherine the Great‚ Empress of Russia during the European Enlightenment‚ one must look at all aspects of her rule. Her outgoing personality left her to be described as anything from "terrible" to "great". She could be deceptive yet honest‚ humorous yet firm‚ and light-hearted yet wise. Thus the Enlightenment would not have been a part of Russian history if not for the determination of Catherine the Great. Catherine the Great’s exceptional character and illuminating
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If it wasn’t for the great despots of the 18th century‚ The Enlightenment would have never happened. The despots included such great thinkers as Fredrick the II‚ Peter the Great‚ Katherine the II‚ and Maria Therea. These great minds inspired others to think in a different way. People began to question religion‚ governments‚ and economic fairness. Without them we would not have had the scientific method that has lead to many of the inventions that we have today. They not only had a huge impact on
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philosophes spread rapidly around world‚ and were accepted widely by subjects and rulers alike. The reign of despots Catherine the Great and Joseph II both bore significant attempts at enlightenment for their subjects. However‚ their respective attempts to further these enlightened ideas in the hopes of benefitting their subjects were arguably faint and feeble. The rule of Catherine the Great‚ and her steps forward in education and justice‚ along with Joseph II’s abolishment of serfdom‚ were no doubt Enlightened
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