throne of Scotland vacant‚ which evoked intense contention amongst Scottish nobles who claimed their right to the throne and led them to ask King Edward I of England‚ better known as King Longshansks‚ for advice. Surprisingly‚ King Longshanks declared himself their king‚ and this led to a lengthy war between the two nations. Compared to early letters‚ films‚ such as Braveheart‚ depict King Longshanks as a devout adversary of the Scottish people instead of praising his unique characteristics. Early English
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To: Timothy J. Juntilla‚ Department of English From: Aima Choudry Date: September 22‚ 2014 Re: Project Proposal for Paper #1 I. Introduction: The Time Machine by H.G. Wells‚ a novel about a mans journey through the future or criticism to the evolution of human race? The time traveller sets out on this journey not knowing what he would find or see in the year 802‚701. When he arrives he comes across people known as the Eloi. The Elois are uneducated‚ small beautiful creature who don’t work
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them the largest non-White ethnic group. Since the Enlargement of the European Union more people from Central and Eastern Europe have moved to Scotland. Scotland has three officially recognised languages: English‚ Scots‚ and Scottish Gaelic. Almost all Scots speak Scottish English‚ and in 1996‚ the General Register Office for Scotland estimated that between 17 and 33% of the population could speak Scots. Others speak Highland English. Gaelic is mostly spoken in the Western Isles‚ where a large
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Relationship with Alcohol: A Framework for Action” was published by the Scottish Government outlining the ways in which it hoped to combat the various health and social problems which exist as a result of the attitudes towards alcohol in Scotland today‚ highlighting “the need to take action to rebalance Scotland’s relationship with alcohol…to maximise our potential as individuals‚ families‚ communities‚ and as a country” (Scottish Government‚ 2009‚ p.5). Amongst the many recommendations of how this
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England merupakan sebahagian daripada United Kingdom. England meliputi bahagian selatan Pulau Great Britain dan berkongsi sempadan darat di bahagian utara dengan Scotland dan bahagian barat dengan Wales. England juga dikelilingi oleh laut dan merupakan negara yang mempunyai paling ramai penduduk di UK. England dinamakan sempena nama Angles‚ sebuah puak Jerman. England bersama-sama dengan Scotland‚ Wales dan Ireland Utara membentuk United Kingdom. Bandaraya terbesar England iaitu London ialah ibu
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Documentary Analysis: The Declaration of Arbroath The Declaration of Arbroath is‚ by far‚ one of the most celebrated documents in Scottish History. Since it ’s rediscovery in the 19th century it has become a symbol of national pride for Scots everywhere. However‚ one might begin to wonder not only‚ why this is so‚ but if the declaration does in fact deserve its mythical status. In order to even begin to answer these questions it is important to examine the document ’s historical context‚ content
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who proposed for devolution of financial authority among Provinces under Decentralisation Commission in 1908. In January 1947‚ Union Powers Committee (Nehru as Chairman) submitted its first report on April 17‚ 1947‚ outlining the scheme of distribution of powers between the Union Govt. and the provinces. The Govt. of India Act 1935 proposed to set up a federal polity in India‚ with a central government and the Provinces deriving their jurisdiction and powers by direct devolution from the Crown.
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union is no longer fit for purpose. Some people say that it shouldn’t be around in the 21st century and that it is well past its time in the UK and is holding Scotland back from success in the world. Some of the Scottish people voted to move past the UK‚ with a brand new‚ more ‘Scottish like’ approach from the SNP government. However many disagree with these views saying that Scotland should remain in the UK‚ united together and that the social problems caused by independence would be a huge disaster
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was the face of Blackwood due to the ‘cultural values and activities that he represented his Scottish patriotism‚ his Protestant Christian classicism‚ his polemics against a dominant ideology would be basic to early Blackwood’s search for Scottish roots and Scottish identities’ (P43). The writer continues to say that the magazine’s logo was ‘probably William Blackwood’s choice’ as Blackwood studied ‘Scottish history‚ cataloged libraries‚ and come to Walter Scott’s attention as a knowledgeable dealer
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Gibson uses the metaphor of a bad marriage to compare the relationship Scotland has with the United Kingdom citing inequality and forced coercion. Without this unity Magi Gibson believes Scotland can thrive and create its own future guided by the Scottish people’s beliefs. This story also highlights another exigent issue of female empowerment and feminism with the reference to a marriage that is dominated by the male figure. Spewing forth the idea that women are not dependent on men and can be educated
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