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    serfs try to rise above their status. Trophimof is an idealist who wants to create a new society. These conflicting ideas help in creating the setting. I now understand that this play took place during social class changes in Russia after Czar Alexander II issued the Emancipation Manifesto in 1861‚ which called for the freedom of all serfs. We also discussed about the ignorance of the aristocrats. For example‚ Madam Ranevsky does nothing to solve the problem of her bankruptcy. In fact‚ she continues

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    Magna Carta Unfair

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    It is stated in the Magna Carta‚ “To no one will we sell‚ to no one will we refuse or delay right or justice”: This means that every individual had equal rights and would be served with justice. Even though our rights are still limited‚ without the Magna Carta‚ we wouldn’t have the rights we have today because it stated that the people had rights and guaranteed due process of law while limiting the power of higher authority. Living under a monarchy in the 1200s was hard for the people because you

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    Tsar Nicholas II ruled over Russia during 1894 until 1914‚ and within two years after he stepped down as Tsar he and his family were murdered in July of 1918 (BBC). Before he became Tsar over Russia his father‚ Alexander III‚ was ruled over Russia from 1881 to 1894 where he died from kidney inflation in November of that year (Britannica). During his rule over Russia‚ he was known as Alexander III the Peacemaker. This is because he did not partake in any major war‚ and because Russia was flourishing

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    Josh Beach Date: 2012-7-18 An analysis of Fathers and Sons and Russian society in 19th century Russian society drastically changing in 19th century due to the “abolishment of the serfdom’’. In the middle of the 19th century Alexander II came to power and he thoroughly abolished serfdom in Russia which “ending the monopoly of landed aristocracy’’. The abolishment of the serfdom had a huge impact towards changing of the Russian society in 19th century because it “pushes the free

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    Generally referred to as the ’Last Tsar’‚ his short but significant reign ushered in a revolutionary political system that would change the world. He claimed his throne unprepared after the sudden death of his father "Alexander III". His father rarely taught him the things necessary to control an empire as big as Russia and shortly after this‚ the country quickly fell into turmoil. Many unfortunate incidents occurred during his rule‚ the first one being at his corronation in Moscow (1895)

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    Alexander Pushkin

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    Alexander Pushkin was both a romanticist in his works and not‚ all at the same time. Beginning at age fifteen‚ he published poems and prose‚ and eventually his novel‚ Eugene Onegin. He is the William Shakespeare of Russia‚ influencing even the language by supplementing with his own vocabulary. He wrote everything from lyric poetry‚ to short stories‚ even personal essays and journalism pieces. Many of his works represent a highly romanticized view of the world. For example‚ “A Little Bird” refers

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    as his right of leadership‚ and expanded France’s army and wealth throughout his reign. Alexander the Great was a great ruler who focused on the expansion of territory of his empire and expanded Greek culture and beliefs. At his death at only 32 years of age‚ he possessed one of the biggest empires ever seen. Philip II of Spain was a studious monarch

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    Alexander the Great

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    Alexander the Great was a conqueror and King of Macedonia prior to the Hellenistic Period. He succeeded to the throne after Phillip II of Macedon’s death brought his reign to an end.  However‚ the continuance of the promised legacy his father left behind did not satisfy this power crazed King for fame and glory. Alexander the Great’s resentment towards his father led him to continue conquering because he wanted to overshadow his father. Under his headship‚ his unification of Greek city-states led

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    Alexander the Great Alexander III of Macedon‚ commonly known as Alexander the Great‚ was a king of Macedon‚ a state in northern ancient Greece. Born in Pella in 356 BC‚ Alexander was tutored by Aristotle until the age of 16. Known for his brutal and legendary military tactics‚ Alexander was probably one of the best if not the best military commanders of all time. He was definitely one of the most successful‚ however‚ conquering much of the world at the time and sometimes making entire cities surrender

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    The Epic Father-Son Battle: Phillip II versus Alexander the Great Chris L. Word Count: 1595 During the times of ancient Greece‚ perhaps one of the most influential and known powers was Macedonia. Macedonia’s empire existed from the 800s BC to 146 BC and is principally known for the accomplishments of it’s leaders: Phillip II and his son‚ Alexander the Great. Phillip II worked internally in the regions near Greece strengthening his country‚ while Alexander operated very far from Greece‚ conquering

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