architecture of castles changed drastically. Successfully defending a castle would depend on if the castle could defend a siege attack. Some defense features included moats‚ portcullis the barbican a gatehouse as well as crenellations and a drawbridge. (http://www.medievalwarfare.info/index.htm#towers) Castles were always built on land and were close to a body of water such as the ocean or a lake or a river. They were built like this so they could have an easy access to trade and the castles usually had
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The Haunted Castle There once was a guy and his child that lived in there house in a little beautiful peaceful town. That little town was called Baconville‚ because they make bacon. In that town was a haunted castle. The weird thing is every night his dad leaves into the starry black night . The kid name was Bacon Jr. and he was eleven years old. His dad name is Bacon Sr. he is forty years old. There house was in the edge of town by the haunted trail that led to the castle. That’s when people
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KELLIE’S CASTLE Malaysia is multi-ethnic country which has passed through a long history of colonisation by Europeans. Apart from its majestic beauty seen in the sprawling landscape‚ historical sightseeing also forms a main part of Malaysian tourism. One of the important historical sites in Malaysia was Kellie’s Castle. (Fairul Halim) Kellie’s Castle is the most important attraction in Batu Gajah‚ Perak. Located approximately 30 kilometers from Ipoh is the historical
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The Glass Castle is a brilliant memoir following the story of the young author‚ Jeannette Walls. She writes a revealing look into her uniquely vibrant and deeply dysfunctional family. Constantly short on cash and food‚ the family moves around the country frequently and tries to re-settle. Threw the families hardships‚ the family carries hope that one day they will build their Glass Castle. This books title is symbolic of the overall book in its whole‚ and takes up a large amount of the author’s life
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In "The Castle Of Otranto" begins as Conrad‚ son of Manfred of the house of Otranto‚ is crushed by a giant helmet on this weeding day‚ also hhis birthday. Manfred‚ having no other male heir‚ decides to divorce his wfe and marry his son’s wife‚ Isabella‚ himself. Manfred’s union is disrupted by a series of supernatural events involving ghost‚ mysterious blood‚ and a true prince. Man‚ prince of Otranto‚ is impatient about marrying his son conrad a "homely youth‚ sickly‚ and of no promising disposition"
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Situation Analysis of White Castle Systems Inc. Introduction White Castle is known as the original fast-food hamburger chain. The first White Castle opened it ’s doors in Witchita‚ Kansas‚ in 1921. White Castle (WC) has since grown to 393 restaurants in 11 states (White Castle hamburger...‚ 2004) and is now expanding internationally. By analysing White Castle ’s internal strengths‚ internal weaknesses‚ external opportunities‚ and external threats‚ otherwise known as a SWOT analysis (Kerin‚ 2005)
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Judaism‚ Mennonite or Lutheran". Johannes Cassel also signed the original charter of Germantown‚ Pennsylvania‚ where he settled and spent the rest of his natural life. An interesting note‚ Cassel; Cassell; Kassel; Kassell; Castle;‚ are only a few of the spellings of our last name. It is not a German surname but a place name‚ "Hesse-Kassel". "Coming from Germany converted to Judaism".
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Situational Teaching Model Dr. El Ghrari Halima‚ Mohammed V University‚ Rabat‚ Morocco ABSTRACT The presentation about “Situational teaching styles” can be listed under the attempts aiming at developing the Moroccan educational system through the implementation of more flexible and more adaptable teaching styles. The importance of this presentation lies in the fact that it summarizes the first book in Morocco that approaches the issue of teaching styles from a leadership perspective and
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of castles. The word castle is derived from the Latin word castellum which means fort. Castles still stand today as one of the most magnificent structures ever built. Not only are people fascinated with their grand splendor‚ but with their luminous presence of authority. Castles were not built for defense alone; they were symbols of social status‚ wealth‚ power‚ and intimidation. Kings and queens were not the only people to inhabit castles; noblemen could also construct their own castles.
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I recently read the book‚ “The Glass Castle‚” by Jeannette Walls‚ which is a short novel in the form of a memoir. She is famous for both “The Glass Castle‚” but also wrote another best seller‚ “Half Broke Horses.” I would give this book a positive rating‚ and also deem it one of the best books I have read so far. Walls kept juggling many themes‚ kept the book lively at all times‚ and keep all aspects of her novel true. The plot had a very fast pace‚ and beautifully illustrated the pains she and
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