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"Barbarian Virtues", 2004.
A review of Matthew Frye Jacobson?s book, "Barbarian Virtues".
1,327 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper examines how Matthew Frye Jacobson?s book, "Barbarian Virtues", considers imperialism or colonialism as a part of the United States?s history that is often forgotten. It looks at the trends of immigration and internationalism from 1876 to 1917 and how Jacobson writes that modern American nationalism grew out of the unusual and complex make-up of industrial imperialism. It also examines how Jacobson especially highlights the involvement of the United States in the Philippines to illustrate America?s imperialistic policies.
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"The position of biology and race became part of the thinking of who would be best to come to the U.S. The ?science? of eugenics followed by many in the U.S. explains it all: The word eugenics (from the Greek eugenes or wellborn) was coined in 1883 by Francis Galton, an Englishman and cousin of Charles Darwin, who applied Darwinian science to develop theories about heredity and good or noble birth. Phrases such as "survival of the fittest" and "struggle for existence" came into use at the end of the 19th century when eugenics societies
were created throughout the world. ?Negative eugenics? relied on marriage restriction, sterilization, or custodial commitment of those thought to have undesired characteristics."
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Burrough and Helyar's "Barbarians At The Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco", 1991.
This paper reviews the book, Burrough and Helyar's "Barbarians At The Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco" evaluating problems of the firm while in the hands of Ross Johnson.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, £ 27.95
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"The purpose of this paper is to discuss the book, "Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco", by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar. This meaty volume is an excellent chronicle of the downfall of a company whose resources and success were legendary in American business circles, but whose leaders during the feverish Reagan years risked everything on a gambit to enrich themselves, and ended up losing all of it. The story centers around one man, Ross Johnson, the flamboyant, free-spending former chief of Standard Brands and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco, who wanted more and more control and money, to the point of self-destruction.
Ross Johnson was the perfect point man for such an ill-fated adventure. As the authors point out Johnson was most creative in the area of his expense accounts."
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The Life of a Barbarian as Told from The Confines of Exile, 2002.
This paper presents a review of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's "Facundo: Or, Civilization and Barbarism."
490 words (approx. 2.0 pages), 0 sources, £ 10.95
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The writer of this paper presents the reader with a overview of the book's content and meaning. The true tale of the life of Quiroga and the events of the Argentina revolution are also discussed in this review with reference to the book.
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The authors of literary works often use their words to convey meaning or a lesson. The author uses ideas and creates the scenario in which the reader can feel that he or she has become a part of the story or time frame in the book. It is not unusual for a reader to close a good book with a sense of longing for the story to continue. This is the case in Domingo Faustino Sarmiento's; Facundo : Or, Civilization and Barbarism."
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Barbarians at the Corporate Gate, 2002.
Examines the issue of corporate takeovers and how they function.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 46.95
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What is a hostile takeover? How does it happen? What are the consequences for the company that is acquired? Those are some of the questions I plan to answer in this paper. Though not as prevalent today as in the 1980s, a period when hostile takeovers were at an all-time high, such takeovers still exist and, in a few instances, are very visible.
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"Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of Rjr Nabisco" by Bryan Burroughs & John Helyar, 1992.
A critical review of the study of greed and power in the leveraged buy-out of a giant firm.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, £ 37.95
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"This study will provide a review of Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco, by Bryan Burroughs and John Helyar. The study will include a brief summary of the principal points made by the authors; a description and discussion of the economic, social/cultural, legal, political, and technological environments affecting RJR Nabisco at the time of the leveraged buyout attempt; and a consideration of the strategic options for RJR Nabisco, along with which option was actually chosen.
From the title of the book, we understand immediately and clearly that the authors of the book feel that greed is the overriding force at work in the story of RJR Nabisco. Indeed, the book is an extension of the title in the sense that the story told by the authors is not a story of business, but a story of money. It is not a story of products, or of technology, or of..."
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Classical Roman Sculpture, 2002.
An analysis of the artistic depictions of barbarians in classical Roman sculpture.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 9 sources, £ 62.95
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This paper will examine the representation of barbarians in Roman art, and particularly sculpture. It will be argued that the primary mode of representation of barbarians in Roman art occurred within the iconography of empire, where the barbarians represented the Roman "other" whose existence as defeated figures reflects on the power and grandeur of Rome. However, it will be seen that there exists significant variations in the depiction of barbarians even within this iconographic code. The primary variation, it will be argued, occurs between the sculpture of the imperial center and that of the periphery. While in Rome the obsession with realism governed the artistic representation of barbarians for centuries, on the frontiers of the empire barbarians were often represented by "barbarian" artists, with significant departures from the dominant mode of realism.
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Responsibility in World Literature, 2004.
An analysis of the theme of responsibility in "Complicity" by Iain Banks, "Waiting for the Barbarians" by J.M. Coetzee and "Le Mur" by Jean-Paul Sartre.
2,220 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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This paper deals with the theme of responsibility in three works of world fiction; Iain Bank's "Complicity" (Scottish), Coetzee's "Waiting for the Barbarians" (South-African) and Sartre's story "Le Mur" ("The Wall") (French). It analyzes whether the characters in these different works are responsible for their own fate and whether they can also be held responsible for the fate of others. It attempts to show through the literature how our actions or even the lack of them bring forth ethical questions on our responsibilities towards the consequences of our actions and on the degree of responsibility we have in this regard towards others.
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"Sartre makes the question of responsibility even more complicated. In his story le Mur he asks the question if an individual is responsible for something he caused but could not expect to cause. The protagonist of the story is Pablo, as a member of the resistance captured by soldiers he is given two choices by his captors. Or Pablo gives away the hiding place of the leader of the resistance or he is executed. At the beginning of the story he refuses to give his leader away and is put in prison. In the room where he is held prisoner Pablo goes trough many different stages of fear, and at the end his (regular) life now seems precious, but far away: ??C?est un sacr? mensonge.?"
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The Pax Romana:Augustus? Personal Beliefs, 2004.
A discussion of the Pax Romana, the unprecedented era of peace and tranquility that existed in the civilized world after the first emperor Augustus assumed control circa 31 BCE.
2,693 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 47.95
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This paper discusses the Pax Romana that began under the rule of Emperor Augustus, and demonstrates that this era of relative peace and prosperity was ushered in due to Augustus' wise political maneuverings and his unwavering faith in the high value of morality in Roman life. Augustus firmly believed that the wicked and evil people of the world had undeniably corrupted Roman society and culture, which led to the civil wars that plagued the Romans during the waning years of the Republic. Under the imperial rule of Augustus, he desired to restore morality to the people and thereby ensure a lasting peace. A brief history of Augustus is given at the beginning of the paper, telling of his early life and adoption by Julius Caesar as his appropriate heir. Ancient sources are heavily quoted in order to give an extensive background into Augustus' character and the emphasis he put on honor and ethical living. As Emperor, Augustus' foreign and domestic policies are examined in order to demonstrate how his actions would set the foundation for years of peace throughout the civilized world. His peaceful dealings with the "barbarians" in the Middle East and his desire to firmly establish a Northern border in Central Europe would help outline the Roman Empire for all people and establish a strict yet orderly system of enforcing the borders and keeping the citizens safe. The paper ends with an examination in how Augustus' personal beliefs were reflected in the policies that he created as Emperor. The main point of this section summarizes that due in large part to Augustus viewing himself as the moral savior or Rome, he desired that his legacy be as a unifier, not a conqueror, so many of his policies were created as a way to keep Rome secure and stable long after Augustus' own death.
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"When Octavian became the emperor Augustus, he brought about drastic changes to Rome's political and social environments. Augustus' foreign and domestic policies during his reign created safety and security for the Roman people that were unparalleled at the time of their initiations. As Augustus began to consolidate his power in Rome as emperor, the city and its territories entered into an unprecedented era of peace and prosperity that would be dubbed the Pax Romana, literally translated as the Roman Peace. This concept was directly linked to Augustus' handling of foreign nations and domestic affairs, transforming potential problems into subdued and passive situations that would hold for nearly 200 years after Augustus' death. The Pax Romana was a period of time that was directly inspired by Augustus' own personal beliefs and early experiences; Augustus realized that without order and control over Rome and her territories, the civil wars, violence and political unrest would control Rome, just as it did when he was growing up into adulthood."
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The Vikings, 2005.
This paper discusses the "Great Age" of the Vikings from the 8th to the 11th century A.D..
6,485 words (approx. 25.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 87.95
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This paper explains that, originating in Scandinavia, the Vikings were water-born warriors of Denmark, Norway and Sweden who conquered much of the British Isles, pillaged the coast of France, sacked Paris, drove the Frankish overlords from Normandy, traveled the great rivers of Europe, overwhelmed the Slavs in Russia, took command of Kiev and even battled with the Greeks at the doorstep of Constantinople. The author points out that many scholars believe that the Vikings were far more than barbarians whose only aim was to plunder and burn their way through Europe. The Vikings greatly influenced many cultures and countries, much like the ancient Romans during their days of glory and power almost one thousand years earlier. The paper concludes that, when the Vikings power came to the end, conquered through much violence and bloodshed, their property was broken up into contesting kingdoms, such as the Franks, the Burgundians, the Visigoths, the Anglo-Saxons and the Lombards.
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"In 885 A.D., a huge naval fleet of Viking ships sailed up the River Seine and thus penetrated the very essence of France. In command of this vast naval raid was Sigfred and Orm, two Viking chieftains who had been instrumental in the earlier raids in the Frankish kingdoms. Before long, the Viking fleet, raiding and pillaging as they proceeded, were within eyesight of the walls of Paris, but in order to sake this great city, they Vikings had to first take two fortified bridges that spanned the River Seine. Charles the Fat, the dominant ruler of Paris and the great-grandson of Charlemagne, appears to have ignored this Viking threat, due to being concerned with other more local skirmishes which in effect left the city of Paris without any substantial defense."
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The Roman Empire, 2006.
This paper discusses the reasons for the decline and fall of the Roman Empire.
1,665 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 31.95
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This paper explains that the primary reasons for the decline and eventual fall of the Roman Empire are the moral, social and political decadence and the loss of inner integrity that marked the final stages of this society. The author points out that this cause is linked with other factors such as the invasion of the various "barbarians", economics and the unequal distribution of wealth among others. The paper relates that the basic aspects of this decline refers to a combination and interaction between economic and political power including the disassociation of this power from the electoral base, invasive elements from outside the country that sapped important resources, internal and external strife and the decline of the cohesion of the society. The paper includes many quotations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Reasons for the Decline of the Roman Empire
Decline and Decadence
Conclusion
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"However, some historians are of the opinion that, while all the above elements are critical to an understanding of the decline, they are all subservient to a central and vital factor, namely that the inner decadence, moral decline and loss of integrity within the Roman society and body politic in general were the foundational causes for the decline and fall of the Roman world. According to the renowned scholar in this area, Edward Gibbon, the fall of the Roman Empire was due to a loss of "Civic Virtue"."
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"Making of Mexican Culture in Frontier California", 2006.
This paper reviews and examines Douglas Monroy's book "Thrown Among Strangers: The Making of Mexican Culture in Frontier California."
1,110 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper uncovers the plight of the Native Americans at the hands of both the Spaniards of Mexico and the Anglo Americans. Douglas Monroy the author of "Thrown Among Strangers: The Making of Mexican Culture in Frontier California" seeks to demonstrate through exploration what he defines as labor relations policies in two distinctly different eras as portrayed in the book. This paper details why Monroy's portrayal of the Mexican invasion and its all-subsuming impact on indigenous Indian culture is often insightful albeit contradictory. This paper also discusses the author's insistence that the American domination was far worse than that imposed by the Spaniards.
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Introduction
Barbarian Strangers at the Gates
Conclusion
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"However, both share the primary reason for success: the imposition of systems upon the natives so alien and intrinsically unacceptable that they seemed literally to overwhelm their defeated victims. In the case of the Spaniards, this involved a complex interweaving of religion, family interrelations, sociocultural customs, historical/chronological self-image and economic concepts that diverged sharply from what the Indians could understand or assimilate. Later, the 19th century Americans also imposed a variety of new systems, but with a dramatic difference."
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"Little Big Man", 2005.
Examines how Thomas Berger's novel, "Little Big Man" allows us to see through prejudices and view the Cheyenne Indians as real people.
1,390 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper shows how Thomas Berger's novel, "Little Big Man", forces the reader to reconsider accepted versions of the history of the West and to see the Cheyenne Indians as more than barbarians. The west was not simply a place for adventure and myth, but a violent place filled with loss on all sides.
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"Thomas Berger's Little Big Man is a connection between fictional narratives and historical writing in which he gives images of the Cheyenne's lifestyles, beliefs, and practices. Berger revisits the world of the American West, calling into question many of the popular ideas of the West. Little Big Man pairs the development of the West with the life of the narrator, Jack Crabb, the 111-year-old survivor of Custer's Last Stand. Crabb's life and encounters with various characters allow for an insight into the culture of the Cheyenne. Berger shows the reader both sides of the Cheyennes in his portrayal of them as being warriors and compassionate people."
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'The Medea', 2006.
A discussion of Euripides' play, "The Medea", and its relevance for woman down through the ages.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, £ 15.95
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This paper examines the play, "The Medea", explaining why the original play is deserving of guarded praise. No one need see the play for the story. We are all familiar with Medea, the barbarian princes and sorceress with ties to the gods. The paper also explains that, although this play cannot be described as great, it has been relevant for women down through the ages. Every woman who has been wronged in a relationship can relate to this play.
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Human Sexuality, 2005.
This paper discusses human sexuality throughout history.
3,000 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 51.95
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This paper explains that, having been used as a means of control, a form of art or science and as a means of demonstrating a statement of right, such as the Flappers of the 1920's,, sexuality has had a significant role in human history. The author points out that one of the oldest forms of religious worship may have been the Phallic Cult-Object; in many of the ancient cultures irrespective of their location, sex was very often a focal point in activities as presented in epic narratives. The paper relates that a careful study of medieval history shows that the feudal society, especially under the control of the Albigensian heretics during the eleventh to thirteenth centuries, was barbarian and quite chaotic, full of murder, rape, massacre and cruelty; knights in shining armor were simply thugs and rapists with the sexual aim of trying to sleep with a married woman by seducing her.
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"The problem with this was that in the event of a rape it was also believed that a woman could not fall pregnant unless she had been a willing partner to the act. Till now, all that has been studied is still not conclusive evidence of any side of the consideration. The Church would have played a role in prevent sexual pleasures to women and the theory on conception would have provided the support to sexual pleasure. Looking ahead at what Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" tells us may give us a better opportunity to confirm whether women did enjoy sex in the Middle Ages or not, though the literary source is that of a man as was the case in those days. The "Wife of Bath" turns out to be an earthy and sensual woman, who wanted that sexual pleasures be a part of her marriages. Many of the tales in the book do give a clear picture of sexual adventures and with both the men and women having a good time."
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