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    determined prince named Peter Alexeyevich Romanov took the crown of Russia. However‚ Peter inherited a state where the real power was held by a large group of traditional landowning elite‚ known as the boyard nobility. After a weak rule by Michael Romanov and his son‚ who was backed up by the nobility‚ the traditional Russian service system was breaking down‚ as the nobility attempted to avoid duty in the army. As a result‚ the whole country was in decay and the army in tatters. Peter the Great‚ however

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    1. The reign of Peter the Great had a great impact on the Russian Orthodox Church. Peter did not particularly like the Russian Orthodox Church‚ he saw the church as backwards and still using their traditions which Peter did not like. He also saw the Church as rival to his power. The patriarch’s constant ceremonial presence‚ pretensions to co-sovereignty‚ and network of subordinate bishoprics and monasteries evoked an aura of theocracy. For many years the church operated autonomously‚ but this changed

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    books “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding‚ and “Peter Pan” by J.M. Barrie‚ have similar characteristics that will be compared and contrasted in this paper. “Lord of the Flies” takes place on a deserted island where about 20 British boys have crashed during World War II. Peter Pan‚ dissimilarly‚ tells the tale of a boy who doesn’t want to grow up and lives on the magical island of Neverland with the Lost Boys. Both Lord of the Flies and Peter Pan have common themes‚ symbols‚ and characters‚ but

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    his novel Peter Pan. Their leader‚ the titular character‚ refuses to grow up‚ and spends his time on countless adventures. While often selfish‚ Peter shows strong decorum during his battles. One antagonist he battles is Captain James Hook; he got the name “Hook” after Peter inadvertently cutoff his hand‚ and James replaced it with a hook. Although often seen as a brash pirate‚ Hook is described as a refined person who strongly values rightness. In Peter Pan‚ J. M. Barrie portrays Peter as a spontaneous

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    The name “Peter Pan” seems to be known in households around the world. Children hear stories about him at bedtime or read his books. There have been numerous films about him; Disney has produced a cartoon version‚ and Hollywood has made several more‚ such as Hook in 1991 and Peter Pan in 2003. The story of “Peter Pan” was created by J. M. Barrie and published as a novel in 1911. Although the main character Peter has become very famous‚ the villain of the story‚ Captain Hook has become one of the

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    Absolutism and Peter the Great Analysis paragraph Peter the Great made a great effort to change Russia and he conquered his ideas and what he wanted to do with his nation. He strengthened the military‚ created a navy‚ and stopped the isolation of Russia. Since Peter was born in the medieval world he was captivated by the modern clothes and army; he was really interested in ships and navy. He built a ship just to communicate with the west (Europe) to exchange technology‚ ideas and other goods

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    Peter Paul Rubens is viewed in our time as one of the Masters of his period in art. Living in the 1600’s he was vastly influenced by the Baroque ideals of art and culture. He is considered by some to have blended the work from the Renaissance and Early Baroque into one of the first truly "European" styles of painting. His style is considered to be an exaggerated Baroque style with large amounts of emphasis on color‚ sensuality‚ and movement. Subjects in Rubens’ paintings are commonly shown in dynamic

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    Who is Peter Pan‚ really? Peter pan‚ oh peter pan. The Disney character we’re so aware of‚ or are we? Do we really know the oh so sweet flute player? Are the tales we grew up hearing true? Most of the tales taught at a young age or derived from myths‚ and why is Pan any different? Well he isn’t‚ Pan is widely known as the God of Flocks‚ and Fertility. That’s a big step up from child’s play‚ am I right? But aren’t there like so many types of myths‚ how do you know which one is true? We don’t! That’s

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    Acts 10 - Cornelius‚ Peter‚ and the Conversion of Gentiles (1-2) At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius who was a centurion also known as the Italian Regiment All his family was devout and worshiped God and gave generously to those in needs. (3-6) About three in the afternoon he sees an angel of God who told him to meet Simon Peter in Joppa with Simon the Tanner (7-8) He sends 2 servants and a devout soldier to bring Simon Peter who is in Joppa. He tells everyone what had happened.

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    Peter Pan Essay: The Idealization Of Motherhood J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan is a children’s story about a boy who never wants to grow up‚ but it has serious themes. Among these is the theme of the idealization of motherhood. Although the concept of the mother is idealized throughout Peter Pan‚ it is motherhood itself that prevents Peter Pan and others from maturing into responsible adulthood. The novel begins with a scene in the nursery of the Darling household‚ and it will end in the nursery too

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