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A Great General is Not Necessarily a Great Leader, 2001.
This essay discusses how great generals and great revolutionaries seldom make great leaders.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, £ 27.95
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The following essay argues that there is almost always an inevitable switchover of leadership and power when a country shifts from wartime or peacetime. The author makes reference to a number of examples in political history.
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?The Vietnam War also provides another powerful example of a changeover in leadership in American History. Perhaps the most obvious domestic casualty of the Vietnam War was President Johnson. Johnson was an architect of civil rights reform, and wished to create a Great Society of social improvement at home. This proved impossible to do while waging the Vietnam War abroad. Not only did Johnson realize it would be impossible to run for re-election, but Johnson's Vice President lost to Richard Nixon, though the latter was thought to have no political future after his defeat by President Kennedy in 1960?.
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History's Great Leaders, 2007.
Discussion of leaders and the personal characteristics that made them great.
3,096 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 63.95
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This paper examines a number of well-known leaders with an special focus on the traits they shared that are necessary in individuals who lead others. The paper further describes their leadership styles, the impact that they had or are having on leaders today, and the kinds of leadership tools that many of them used. This is followed by a brief literature review that addresses leadership and why it is crucial to have strong leaders in the world today. Some of the leaders discussed include General Colin Powell, who lived by the 18 rules of leadership which are listed in the paper. Dr. Martin Luther King's life and leadership role is also described. The paper concludes with a bullet point literature review.
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" This is not only good in many instances when nothing happens on a large scale, but it can be very important to individuals that need good leadership for them to understand that a smoothly running business, life, or country usually does not experience large-scale happenings, although sometimes they are necessary when they are for the greater good, as will be seen. Those that crave excitement, danger, and risk-taking all of the time are not generally good candidates for most kinds of leadership because they try to change too many things too quickly and this stops them from stopping and thinking long-term about what it is that they might be affecting by their actions. Good leaders, however, have to be willing to 'make a fuss' when the need arises or when they see something that must be changed and cannot be changed through any other means."
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Great Leaders, 2002.
The author of the paper compares Machiavelli's Alexander VI and Landy & Milkis' Jefferson.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper shows how former U.S. President Thomas Jefferson does not live up to Niccolo Machiavelli's vision of a great leader.
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Great Irish Leaders and British Political Parties, 2002.
A detailed analysis of Irish history, with an analysis of great figures like Charles Parnell, Daniel O'Connel and Mathew Gladstone.
2,756 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 58.95
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This paper examines to what extent the mainland Great British political parties were in agreement over Irish political, religious and economic problems in the period 1798-1893. It explains how towards the end of the period, the two parties began to disagree more on Irish issues, as William Gladstone looked to "pacify Ireland" with his conciliatory approach.
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"Throughout the period from Wolf Tone's rebellion to the second reform act, the two mainland British political parties attempted to solve the problems of Ireland with a variety of policies. Although there are several areas of policy (such as Home Rule) were the parties disagreed, on other occasions they were singing from similar hymn-sheets. It is therefore less than straightforward to discern to what extent the mainland political parties were in absolute agreement in this period."
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Great Leaders, 2007.
This paper looks at the lives of Sir Winston Churchill, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Ulysses S. Grant.
1,443 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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The paper discusses how Sir Winston Churchill, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Ulysses S. Grant made lasting impressions on the United States and Western civilization. The paper contends that these leaders stand out as exemplary examples, due to their powerful and influential leadership styles and their ability to alter the face of history under often extreme political, social and cultural conditions. The paper discusses each of these personalities separately and presents a literature review of recommended reading.
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Introduction
Sir Winston Churchill
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Ulysses S. Grant
Literature Review
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"As the war raged on in Europe in 1945, Sir Winston Churchill, then Prime Minister of England, urged Josef Stalin, the Communist leader of the Soviet Union, to join him and President Franklin Roosevelt at a conference to discuss their common goal to defeat Nazi Germany. Yet Stalin refused to leave Russia which prompted Churchill to recommend that the conference be held in Yalta in the Russian Crimea. Stalin quickly agreed and as these three national leaders came together, they soon agreed to discuss four primary areas of concern--the immediate future of Germany following an Allied victory, post-war political arrangements in eastern Europe, the entry of the Soviet Union into the war against Japan in the Pacific and the details of the United Nations Charter."
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Oprah Winfrey is a Great Leader, 2005.
An essay explaining why celebrity talk-show host and actress Oprah Winfrey is a great leader.
795 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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The author of this paper explains why she believes that Oprah Winfrey is an example of a great leader. The paper cites examples of Winfrey's efforts to aid other people and how she uses her status and fame to promote causes that she believes in and which benefit others that are less fortunate.
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"Oprah Winfrey is an example of what it takes to be a good leader because with almost every one of her endeavors, she is helping others. While Winfrey is probably most well known for her talk show, she has not let her fame or popularity prevent her from doing good things. In fact, she has used her position to help others in ways that many people are unable to do. Providing aid for orphans in Africa, starting an Angel Network, and opening an academy for girls are just a few examples of how Winfrey is a natural leader that can take almost any idea and turn it into something that will benefit others as well as herself. "
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"A Day in the Life of a Great Leader", 2005.
An interpretive analysis of Baron Claude-Francois De Meneval's book "A Day in the Life of a Great Leader", about Napoleon Bonaparte.
854 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper analyzes De Meneval's book as he describes a day in the life of Napoleon shortly after a return from a trip to Egypt, where he had been interested in spreading his influence. The book is compared to another less literary portrayal of Napoleon, titled "Napoleon: For and Against" by Geyl & Renier, for historic exactness and opposing styles.
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"Geyl & Renier prefer to take into consideration other people's accounts of their interaction with Napoleon, which emphasize his public side and knack for working with the people of France. De Meneval's works, though structured as a 'memoir' are just as effective at getting the point across as Geyl & Renier's. Both works overwhelmingly portray Napoleon in a positive light, and tend to ignore any negative historical information that exists about the former leader. "
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Geronimo: Great Leader of the Apache, 2008.
This paper discusses the legacy of Geronimo, who leade the Chiricahua Apache in their fight against the expansion of the United States and Mexico into their tribal lands.
1,755 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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The paper sheds light on the motivations and reasoning behind Geronimo's dedication to the path of war by describing Geronimo's early life and the injustice done to his people and his own family by the Mexican troops and the white men. The paper describes the many battles he fought and the years of struggle with white men. The paper concludes that although is depicted as a savage, one must not forget that Geronimo was a great leader and a great warrior who prolonged the life of his Apache.
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"To understand Geronimo's motivation, one must look at his early life. Born into the Bedonkohe band of the Apache Indian tribe, Geronimo was raised on Apache traditions. At the age of 17, he married his first wife, Alope, with whom he would have three children. In 1858, Geronimo and his tribe ventured to Old Mexico for trading. Confident that they would not be attacked, the warriors left their women and children at the camp to go into the town of Kaskiyeh and trade. While there, the tribe's camp was attacked by a Mexican troop on a hunting trip, and Geronimo's wife, three children, and mother were killed."
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Attila the Hun: Biography of a Great Leader, 1999.
A profile of Attila the Hun and his battles.
2,380 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 10 sources, £ 51.95
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This paper looks at the effectiveness of Attila the Hun as a leader, discussing the battles he masterminded and his charismatic personality.
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"Barbarian is defined as, "a rude, coarse or brutal person"(Funk & Wagnalls 50). When one hears the name, Attila the Hun, one tends to think of him in such a negative way. Contrary to this popular belief, Attila the Hun was not a barbarian, but one of history's great leaders. The Hun kingdom was in modern-day Hungry. The Huns were a Turkish-speaking nomadic people. Attila and his brother Belda succeeded their uncle as leaders of the Huns in 434 A.D. Attila was in the junior role, until his brother's death 12 years later. It is often said that Attila murdered Belda to obtain the throne. When Attila became leader he found a rusty old sword; he said it was the sword of Mars. The empire which he inherited was dependent on tribute, without it, the Huns could not survive. Attila brought about a turn of events for his people. To ensure the survival of his people, in 447 AD, Attila launched an invasion of Eastern Europe. Attila created an empire that reached from the Black Sea to Germany. He was known in the west as ?The Scourge of God'. . Compared to the leaders who had ruled before him, he was aggressive, ambitious, shrewd, intelligent, charismatic, and arrogant. Attila showed his great leadership by his army of magnificent proportions. It is thought to have been the largest army of the late fifth century. Attila also showed his leadership abilities by his motivational speaking. Attila was able to speak to his soldiers before battle, inspiring them to fight even harder. Finally, Attila revealed himself as a great leader in his ability to be a military strategist. The battle of Chalons, in which Attila fought, was one of the most decisive battles in history. One of the most important factors in Attila being a great leader was his army."
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Peter the Great, Modernism and the Great Northern War, 2002.
A review of the history of Russia's Imperial Czar, "Peter the Great" (Peter Naryshkin Alexis) and the significance of the events that took place during the Great Northern War.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, £ 43.95
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This essay considers the influences of Modernism during the reign of Czar Peter I, specifically in the changes made to civil life, and military structures. Most effective and enduring of these changes was the development of a naval force, one that can be recognized as the central influence of the Russians during the Great Northern War.
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The Great Gatsby and The Great Carraway, 2002.
An analysis of the character of Nick Carraway in "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, £ 18.95
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This three-page paper presents a discussion and character analysis about one of the characters in "The Great Gatsby". The author of this paper describes Nick Carraway to us and we are taken through a journey in which we explore his mind and motives for his actions throughout the story. We are also treated to a discussion about the type of person Carraway is.
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The Great-or-Not-so-Great Gatsby, 2003.
This paper provides an analysis of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby", discussing whether or not this is a good book.
3,708 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 72.95
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In this article, the writer notes that almost without exception, literary critics point to Fitzgerald's 1925 novel, "The Great Gatsby" as a brilliant contribution and one of the key books of the 20th century. However, the writer points out that a few other brave souls have had the courage to venture the opinion that it was not a good book and was certainly not deserving of the accolades heaped upon it over the years. Further, the writer notes that other observers suggest the author drank too much and too often and that, as a result, Fitzgerald failed to achieve the level of respect he deserved. To determine who is right, this paper provides an overview of F. Scott Fitzgerald's work as well as what the admirers and the critics have to say. A summary of the research and salient findings are provided in the conclusion.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
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"However, by 1937 he had come managed to become a scriptwriter in Hollywood where he met and fell in love with Sheilah Graham, a well-known Hollywood gossip columnist. Fitzgerald lived the rest of his life with Graham, except for occasional binges when he became bitter and violent. Mizener notes that on occasion, Fitzgerald would visit Zelda or his daughter Scottie (who entered Vassar College in 1938.)"
"According to Bruccoli's biography, Fitzgerald experienced problems being accorded a full measure of respect during his early career because his reputation as a drinker reinforced the perception of him as an irresponsible writer."
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A Path to Greatness: Alexander the Great, 2002.
The conquests and strategies of Alexander the Great after the fall of Sparta and Athens at the end of the Peloponnesian Wars.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, £ 34.95
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This paper deals with the politics and reasons of Alexander the Greats? conquests. The author covers the effects on the conquered population, major clashes and military structuring during his conquests.
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"With the conclusion of the Peloponnesian War, Greek city-states never forgot that they were Greeks. But the Spartans, Athenians Thebans, and others were weakened to the point where Phillip II of Macedonia could influence them from the north. In the wake of their brutal civil war between the Greeks, their fierce, contentious independence made the Macedonian?s the unlikely conqueror to the Greeks, who were caught off guard. Phillip II set himself up as a protector of Greece . He had formed the cities into a league that in light of the Greek?s disregard for conquest. This action served to help Phillip II?s son Alexander to put together the biggest empire yet."
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Leaders in History, 2007.
This paper overviews the lives of five great leaders and their impact on society until today.
1,316 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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The paper looks at George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Dr. Martin Luther King, W.E.B. Dubois and Jesus Christ. The paper discusses how these two past presidents, two civil rights leaders and Jesus Christ provide a base for many of the foundational backdrops of society today. The paper is of the opinion that these five men produced the blueprint for a peaceful and fair society which makes them five of the greatest leaders of all time.
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Introduction
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
W.E.B. Dubois
Jesus Christ
Conclusion
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"Throughout history, the nation has experienced leadership from many different types of people. While each individual had a specific personality and an agenda of interests and changes that the person wanted to inspire they all had something in common, the ability to lead groups of people. Whether it was a president who wanted more freedom for society, a president who wanted to change the structure of government or a civil rights leader who wanted equality for all of mankind the nation's current leaders are in part, a composite of what previous leaders taught society along the way."
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