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Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold at Saratoga., 2002.
This paper discusses in great detail the interaction between Generals Horation Gates and Benedict Arnold at the battle of Saratoga.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, £ 37.95
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Arnold, a young firebrand, clashed with the stolid, traditional Gates, even though the men were friends. Arnold's "rash, thoughtless" actions may have won the battle whose victory is often attributed wholly to Gates' maneuvers. The contrast between the two tactical styles points up a transition in American military culture from old European formalism to new guerrilla-style tactics, a result of both the character of America's forces, and the generals like Benedict Arnold who commanded them.
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Benedict Arnold and Colonial Loyalist Views, 2006.
This paper focuses on the life of Benedict Arnold, a great revolutionary war general, who began as a hero, but ended up a traitor, and how the colonial loyalists came to view this man.
2,040 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 45.95
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The author gives a detailed account on the life of Benedict Arnold, from the beginning of his career in 1775 to his sad and lonely death in 1801. The paper also explains how Arnold became one of America's most famous traitors and one of Britain's greatest heroes, while also examining how the colonial loyalists, also known as the Tories, and the British loyalists, felt about Arnold before and after his switch. The paper also hones in on those involved in aiding him in selling out his country, including John Andre and Beverly Robinson.
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"So how did he end up or how was it found out that he was a traitor? Well, he changed sides mainly for financial reasons. He married a Peggy Shippen, who was in dept, and stayed in dept. He also didn't help matters any with the social parties he had. So he decided he would profit from the ruin of America. He contacted Sir Henry Clinton and promised to give him West Point and its defenders for 20,000 sterling, which is the same thing as $1 million today. However his British contact, Major John Andre, was captured, and with him there was incriminating documents in Arnold's handwriting, including routes of access to the fort.
After this incident he became a hero for the other side, fighting as hard as he did for America. Again he was awarded brigadier general. Again he led many victories, but this time it was for the British."
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Benedict Arnold, 1977.
This paper examines the life of Benedict Arnold with emphasis on his reasons for betraying the revolution.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 4 sources, £ 56.95
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The purpose of this research is to examine the life of Benedict Arnold with emphasis on his reasons for betraying the revolution.
Arnold is remembered as America's most infamous traitor. One of the Revolutionary War's greatest military heroes and field commanders, Arnold defected to the British side and offered to surrender West Point for money in 1780. The plot was discovered, and Arnold escaped, fought with the British Army and eventually went to England to live.
The reasons for Arnold's defection and betrayal of trust are complex and manifold.
The man who today is remembered in history only as a traitor was born on January 14, 1741, in Norwich, Connecticut. He and his sister Hannah were the only two of their parents' six .. "
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Bill Gates: His Life in the Computer World, 2001.
This paper outlines the influence Bill Gates has had in computers, technology, and business.
1,285 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, £ 30.95
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This paper discusses the life of Bill Gates, founder and chairman of Microsoft. It details his young adult life and how he came to create a new computer operating system. Further, how he built the Microsoft empire and changed technology, business, and society. It also briefly examines a few of the legal cases against Microsoft.
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"William or ?Bill? H. Gates III is chief executive and co-founder of the largest software company in the world, the Microsoft Corporation. Last year, Microsoft made a $953 million dollar profit on sales of $3.75 billion dollars. As Microsoft's largest stockholder, Bill Gates is worth nearly $6.1 billion, making him this country's second wealthiest man. He is at thirty-eight years old, America?s youngest self-made billionaire. Microsoft's $25 billion market value tops that of Ford, General Motors, 3M, Boeing, RJR Nabisco, General Mills, Anheuser-Busch or Eastman Kodak. (Resin ?The Bill Gates Interview?) This paper will attempt to analyze the character of Bill Gates, explain the nature of the corporation he created, and explicate some of the difficulties he and his corporation have faced economically and personally. It will suggest that although Gates has done many controversial things throughout his life as both a man and as chief executive of Microsoft, the overall effects he has had upon the country and upon the computer industry have been positive ones."
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Bill Gates, 2004.
An analysis of Bill Gates, the man and the myth behind Microsoft.
2,336 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 50.95
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This paper presents a brief biographical background of Bill Gates, the head of the Microsoft empire. The paper examines how Gates revolutionized and standardized proprietary software and continues to expand his empire's reach to include search engines and music downloading. The paper contends that Gates remains brash, eager, and able to capitalize upon the opportunities of the marketplace; he is also willing to offend to gain riches and exposure. The paper agrees that the combination may prove irritating to his competitors and even stymie competition, but one must at least acknowledge the power of personal computing and the contribution Gates has made, even though he did not make his technical or his business contributions alone.
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"According to the official Microsoft website that chronicles his life and times, Bill H. Gates was born on Oct. 28, 1955, Gates grew up in Seattle with his two sisters. ("Biography: Bill Gates," 2004) His beginnings were as unpretentious as they were low-tech. Gates' father, William H. Gates II, was a Seattle attorney. The Gates' children late mother, Mary Gates, was a schoolteacher, University of Washington regent, and chairwoman of United Way International. Thus Gates was not 'to the manner born,' despite his current great wealth, although his mother's altruism may sponsor his current foundation and the spirit of volunteerism the foundation is designed to foster."
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Bill Gates, 2002.
An overview of the life and career of Microsoft millionaire, Bill Gates.
1,494 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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This paper traces the career of computer genius, Bill Gates from his beginnings as a high school student interested in computers to the designing of his first computer with Paul Allen, the ?Traf-O-Data?. The paper then shows Gates' move to the development of BASIC and the founding of the Microsoft Company. The paper also examines the price Gates has had to pay for his monopoly on the computer market in the form of antitrust violations, as well as the various areas of the computer market that Microsoft covers.
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"Not all companies involved with telecommunications are interested in working so intimately with Microsoft. Nokia, the Finnish cell phone manufacturer, has its own software and a rival operating system (Taylor, 2002). If Nokia is successful, consumers will have a choice between at least two software systems for expanded telecommunicating. Motorola and Qualcomm also have their own independent plans for telecommunications software. Hewlett-Packard has come out with a hand-held computer that includes a ?smart? phone. The HP Omnigo 700 can send and receive faxes and data faxes as well as short messages (Weinberg, 1995). It reminds consumers of the advent of VCR?s. For some time after VCR technology developed, two formats existed -- BETA and VHS. Consumers really didn?t know which one would emerge dominant for several years. Eventually, the needs of the industry as well as consumers demanded one standard format, and VHS won out."
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Bill Gates: The Man and Microsoft, 2002.
A brief look at Microsoft magnate, Bill Gates, his life and achievements.
1,245 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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An examination of who Bill Gates is and how he became who he is today. A look at the empire he built and his contribution to technology. This paper includes a general bio description of Bill Gates and what he has accomplished and some problems he had along the way.
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"William H. Gates (Bill Gates), Chairman and Chief Software Architect of the Microsoft Corporation is quite possibly the most well known man in the world. He was born on October 28th, 1955. Coming from a long line of William H. Gates, which can be traced back to the early 1800's there was no doubt when he was born exactly what his name would be. Although William H. Gates should be an III, there was no numeral denomination placed on his birth certificate. His grandmother Adelle Gates immediately dubbed Bill Gates "Trey" in connection with the III. Bill Gates was the second of three children, he has an older and a younger sister. His father William H. Gates II is an attorney in Seattle who used to refer to Bill Gates as "Little Bill" and his mother whom has since pasted away used to be a schoolteacher. Bill Gates grew up in Seattle with his two sisters. Bill attended public elementary school and then attended private school for the remainder of his primary education. When Bill Gates attended private school he discovered his interest in software and started programming at the early age of 13."
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Daryl Gates and the LAPD, 2002.
A look at Daryl Gates contribution to the LAPD.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 7 sources, £ 63.95
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This ten-page undergraduate paper examines and analyzes the life and controversial law enforcement career of Daryl F. Gates, who served for forty-three years on the Los Angeles Police Department, fourteen of those years as Chief of Police.
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Bill Gates, 2002.
A look at the life of Bill Gates and his business success.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 18.95
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This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of Bill Gate's life and his significance to American history. The paper includes details about his childhood, education, sources of inspiration and his goals and aims in life.
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Enemy at the Gates, 2004.
An analysis of the book, "Enemy at the Gates", by William Craig.
1,658 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 38.95
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This paper begins by providing a brief biography of the author, William Craig. It then explains that the book is a series of in-depth interviews with the hundreds of survivors of the Battle of Stalingrad, both Russian and German. It shows how this book has woven their unbelievable experiences into the fabric of unidentified documents. The paper analyzes the book then presents pros and cons of the writing style.
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"The author of Enemy at the Gates, William Craig was a native of Concord, Massachusetts. He has written Enemy at the Gates as the result of five years of research, during which he journeyed extensively on three continents and studied their documents and interviewed hundreds of survivors of Stalingrad. William Craig has the skills to write which majority historians in this class don?t. He has kept the story of Enemy at the Gates flowing and does not let any loose ends or gaps."
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"Enemy at the Gates", 2002.
Presents an analytic approach to this mainstream blockbuster.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 50.95
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This paper presents a modern mainstream film in three specific sections: First, a brief summary is provided. Second, the film is addressed according to issues of gender, ethnicity and culture. Finally, the film is compared to the works of social theorists, where the works of Foucault and the team of Saussure, Pierce and Barthes are used as the theory models. The film that is addressed is "Enemy at the Gates", directed by Jean Jacques Annaud and released in 2001.
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Bill Gates As a Charismatic Leader, 1999.
Analyzes the Microsoft leader's foresight and vision, organization, development process, philosophy and transformational ability.
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In this analysis, the theory of a charismatic leader is applied to Bill Gates. His management style is analyzed within the framework established by leadership theorist Conger who suggests that a charismatic leader is one who has both vision and strategy
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"Executive Summary
A great body of research exists that suggests that organizations can effect changes, whereas others suggested that organizations tend to are victims of inertia. Bill Gates has been the topic of more research papers than any executive in current history. It can be said that his company Microsoft has helped create the computer age.
In this analysis, the theory of a charismatic leader is applied to Bill Gates. His management style is analyzed within the framework established by leadership theorist Conger who suggests that a charismatic leader is one who has both vision and strategy. Gates himself is quoted from his Playboy interview, as well as concepts and ideas from his 1995 book, The Road Ahead. The analysis concludes with recommendations that would be made to Gates,..."
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Steven Pressfield's "Gates of Fire", 2002.
This paper presents a critical review of Pressfield's work, focusing on the defining characteristics of a Spartan.
1,250 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper begins with some general comments on the attributes possessed by Spartan warriors that can be deduced from Pressfield?s book. It goes on to outline the plot of the work, concentrating on the features and influence of Spartan culture. It discusses the Spartan trait of dedication, the experiences of Spartan youths in training and the Spartan mentor/student relationship. The paper concludes with a synopsis of the impression of Spartan warriors given by Pressfield?s work.
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"What constitutes a Spartan? Indeed, what characteristics are exemplary of a Spartan? According to Steven Pressfied in his work, ?Gates of Fire?, Spartans are synonymous with the term warrior. So much so in fact, that one is likely to find the word Spartan in the thesaurus when researching the term ?warrior?. In his book, Pressfield provides the reader with very detailed and accurate descriptions of the ideal Spartan, as portrayed through the eyes of a freedman, a former slave recruited into the service of Spartan warriors, an individual in awe of the intensity and fearlessness of the warriors he has encountered. One can most definitely conclude upon reading this work that Spartans were raised in a society or culture that praised fearlessness, cunning, strength and courage."
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Bill Gates and Henri Fayol, 1999.
Examines this Microsoft founder's management style and how it fits in with the ideas of the French theorist.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, £ 33.95
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"BILL GATES, A MODERN-DAY HENRI FAYOL?
If there can be called a "founder" of management theory, most academicians would vote for Henri Fayol, a Frenchman who laid down precepts for how organizations should work. Fayol saw the manager as the productivity key, and he suggested 14 principles that managers should follow. Bill Gates, who is the founder of Microsoft Corporation can be said to closely emulate the tenets put out by Fayol.
As Fayol saw it, organizing is the first step in turning a plan into a reality. Organizing has the goal of maximizing the results of the product life cycles, and businesses use several systems for achieving this. Primary models are: decentralization (in which there is a flattening or elimination of organization charts and putting decision-making responsibility ..."
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