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General George S. Patton, 2002.
A biographical sketch of General George S. Patton.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 11 sources, £ 14.95
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This seven-page undergraduate paper discusses General George S. Patton. George S. Patton, Jr. was one the most celebrated US soldier to emerge out of the Second World War and certainly one of the best that America ever produced. He participated in most of the important American land battles: the North African campaign, Sicily, the breakout from Normandy and the pursuit across France, the Bulge, the bridgehead at Remagen, and the conquest of Germany itself. People often quote him when it comes to patriotism and giving up life for one's country.
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George Patton, 2007.
An analysis of George Patton's leadership styles, with personal observations by the writer.
1,356 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper discusses George Patton's leadership style, particularly his unique way of working with others, delegating tasks and maintaining order. The paper examines several areas of Patton's style and presents some of his practices. The paper then provides some personal observations of the writer's, in an effort to better understand this unique leader and his leadership style.
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Patton's Style of Working with Others
The Role Patton's Personality Played in His Emergence and Subsequent Behavior as a Public Leader
Kinds of Issues that Patton Dealt with (either positively or negatively)
Issues/Situations That Caused Disagreement with Patton
Did I Ever Question the Motives of Patton
Did I Ever Ignore Certain Kinds of Information in a Systematic Fashion?
Was I Ever Critical of What Patton Did?
What I Would Have Done Differently?
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"Risking the use of cliche, George Patton was, and remains an enigma, defying conventional definition and of course still being examined and evaluated to this day, some six decades after his death. Organizationally speaking, his leadership skills, while unquestionably effective, were also abrasive, often offensive, and did hold back others who were subordinate to him. Whether through ego or false impressions that no one else was as talented as he, Patton was guilty of not utilizing the talented and highly trained people around him in a more effective fashion. In closing, Patton's example should serve as a dual lesson of what a leader can be and what they should not; hence, the enigmatic nature of his existence and organizational management style."
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General George S. Patton, 2006.
A psychodynamic view of General George S. Patton's personality development.
2,198 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 38.95
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This paper describes General George Patton's personality. It provides suggestions on how his personality developed throughout his lifetime. It particularly focuses on a psychodynamic analysis of his personality development. The paper also provides the writer's view of the factors that influenced the development of Patton's personality.
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"George Smith Patton, Jr. (1885-1945) is undoubtedly one of greatest military commanders of modern time. Patton participated in all three major military conflicts in the first half of the 20th century, reaching his pinnacle during the North African, Sicilian and Normandy campaigns of World War II. Through Patton's leadership, he motivated his troops to perform extraordinarily; and, through his sometimes risky command decisions, he obtained unexpected battlefield results. Although Patton's military achievements go without question, his actions and leadership style did not escape controversy. His rash decisions sometimes bordered on disobedience to higher command and his "blood and guts" attitude lead some to believe that his decisions irresponsibly resulted in excessively high troop causalities."
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George S. Patton, 2001.
A brief biography on the great American general, George Patton.
3,568 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 55.95
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This biography briefly overviews the life of George Patton from his family background to chasing Pancho Villa in Mexico before World War One, his first armor command in World War I, his career between the wars, and the armies he commanded during World War II. The paper discusses his military philosophy and the ways in which he revolutionized armored warfare. Also, it covers several accounts of Patton's courage on the battlefield.
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"George Smith Patton Jr. was born on November 11th, 1885 in SanGabriel, California. He lived there on a ranch with his father, George William Patton, his mother, Ruth Wilson, and his sister. His father graduated from Virginia Military Institution and was the District Attorney of Los Angles. Patton?s grandfather, along with seven great-uncles, was from Virginia and fought as confederate officers in the Civil war. His grandfather was also a graduate from Virginia Military Institution and was killed leading his troops into battle at Cedar Creek. Digging even deeper into his family history, Patton?s great grandmother was daughter to Hugh Mercer, French and Indian war and Revolutionary war officer who fought along side George Washington. Patton?s family was filled with military background and since he was a child he knew that he wanted to be a military general."
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General George S. Patton, 1985.
This paper examines leadership and personal style of General George S. Patton.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, £ 40.95
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"As the Second World War fades out of the living memory of all but an older generation of Americans, no military leader in that war retains a more vivid image in the popular mind than General George Patton. The immediate reason for the survival of Patton as a symbol of military leadership is undoubtedly the 1970 movie "Patton," starring George C. Scott in the title role.
A generation of Americans with no direct memory of the Second World War -- indeed, whose outlook was shaped by the contemporary debacle in Vietnam -- were introduced to Patton through the film's arresting opening sequence. Scott as Patton steps out onto a stage in front of an enormous American flag and directly addresses the ... "
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Leadership in a Movie: The Case of Patton, 2008.
This paper assesses the film "Patton", by Frank Schaffner, through the portrayal of General George S. Patton.
1,156 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 22.95
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The essay examines the 1970 film, "Patton", and illustrates the sort of leadership that director Frank Schaffner (and lead actor George C. Scott) feels typified the command of World War II American Army General, George S. Patton. Specifically, the paper looks at how Patton led through a combination of technical ingenuity, mastery and sheer force of will. Specifically, the paper demonstrates that Schaffner sincerely wants to portray Patton in a well-rounded fashion and shows how brilliance can be complicated by poor people skills and by a grasping nature.
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"Still, even as he acknowledges Patton's strengths as a military commander, Schaffner never fails when the opportunity is available to show the down-side of Patton's leadership style. For instance, his intemperate outbursts to the press ruffle enough feathers among the high command that Patton must promise, at one point, to keep his big mouth zippered. Similarly, his poor people skills cause considerable tension between himself and other senior commanders - and may partly explain why Patton was placed on probation for the previously-discussed slapping incident (Patton). All told, the film is an enthralling look at a gifted man who, not unlike Douglas MacArthur, simply could not get along very well with other human beings and simply could not, though he was far from perfect himself, tolerate perceived shortcomings in others."
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George Caitlin Stories, 2002.
Comparing two books telling the story of George Caitlin, an American writer and painter, in two completely different ways -"Paintbrush & Peacepipe: The Story of George Catlin", by Anne Rockwell and "George Catlin and the Old Frontier", by Harold McCracken
2,795 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 46.95
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This paper shows that even though the two books tell the same life story of Caitlin, each one differs most significantly in tone and style according to the vastly different audiences to which each is directed. Rockwell's book was intended for children - less pages and more illustration, whereas McCracken's book presents itself as a very authoritive piece on Caitlin's life in an artbook format.
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"The first book, Paintbrush and Peacepipe, 86 small pages in length, with 8 brief chapters and 15 illustrations, is written for children. By comparison, the second book, George Catlin and the Old Frontier, with its 209 oversized pages might seem a vastly superior presentation of George Catlin's biography. The artbook format of McCracken's work, with its 36 color and 118 black and white illustrations, is far more authoritative and detailed in its representation of the scope of Catlin's art. Yet, Paintbrush & Peacepipe, in it's minimalist manner is a highly educational and effective piece of work."
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George W. Bush: Measuring the Man, 2001.
An application of James Barber's analysis from his book "Presidential Character" to George W. Bush. Includes details of George Bush's formative years.
1,660 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, £ 29.95
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This essay applies the theories contained in Barber's book Presidential Character, to George W. Bush and investigates which personality profile he fits into. The author analyzes whether he is active, positive, passive or negative. Includes an in-depth look into the Bush's formative years.
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"In his book Presidential Character, James Barber outlines certain characteristics, traits and life experiences which he feels produce particular types of presidents. Depending on these characteristics, traits and experiences, he then provides the reader with four possible categories within which to place the candidate. By ascertaining which category a contender falls into, Barber maintains that society can and should judge their suitability for presidential office. A major element in ascertaining a candidate?s category is the study of their personality. Barber feels that personality is ?patterned?, meaning that character, worldview and style all work together in its creation. Once one has an in-depth knowledge of a candidate?s personality, one is able to analyze how they would react and interact with current world forces, events and issues. Barber also stresses the importance of researching the president?s childhood and the environment in which their personality was shaped, through to the initial important decisions made in adult life."
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Steffler's George Cartwright, 2002.
A character analysis of John Steffler's George Cartwright from the novel "The Afterlife of George Cartwright."
1,620 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper is a character analysis of Steffler's main character in "The Afterlife of George Cartwright". It focuses on the character's traits of unloving, wild, a corruptor and himself corrupted and how they change within the novel. Cartwright begins as a just young man in the army and becomes what he had always hated, a true corruptor of society.
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"When writing a novel a writer should create living people; people not characters" (Hemingway, 95). Steffler achieves the creation of a person in the character of George Cartwright by blending numerous personality traits. These traits can be both pleasant, and upsetting, and either creates distance or closeness between Cartwright and the other characters. In order to make the character more realistic Steffler creates a progression in some of these traits, to create the illusion of growth in Cartwright over the span of his lifetime. Paradoxically, everything Cartwright claims to hate he later embodies. This is not entirely of his accord; his early years in the army set up his adult characteristics. His development is from a man of pride and ambition, although rough and rugged, to an uncivilized corruptor of native society. His pride and ambition are spoiled when he realizes that it is wealth that buys you promotions in the army and not skill or hard work. He grows to become the man Steffler portrays as unloving, wild, and as both corrupted and as a corruptor. "
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George H. W. Bush, the CIA and Presidency, 2008.
A look at George H. W. Bush's history in U.S. intelligence and its impact on his Presidency.
3,100 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 50.95
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The paper discusses how George H. W. Bush's position as director of the CIA greatly impacted his subsequent foreign policy decisions as President of the United States. The paper shows how this experience in the intelligence community enabled him to lead the United States to an impressive victory in Desert Storm and preside over the fall of communism in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union.
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Introduction
Hypothesis
George H. W. Bush as CIA Director
George H. W. Bush as President
Conclusion
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"Unlike many other presidents who failed to adequately understand and appreciate the vital importance of the intelligence community, George H. W. Bush had the highest regard for its fundamental contributions, prioritized intelligence gathering and analysis, and made his foreign policy decisions in strict accordance with intelligence community data and analysis. His firsthand experience with intelligence issues as Director of the CIA enabled him to serve with great distinction and effectiveness as President of the United States, and empowered him to overcome the challenges imposed by Iraqi aggression in the Middle East and the chaotic collapse of the Soviet Union."
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The Presidency of George H. W. Bush, 2008.
An analysis of the success and failure of the presidency of George H. W. Bush.
2,170 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper examines some of the major events during George H. W. Bush's presidency. The paper analyzes his accomplishments during his presidency and explains that his influence was such that it is at times difficult to remember that he was only a one-term president. In fact, some of the events that took place during his presidency, as well as his response to them, are still having an effect today. The paper concludes that President George Herbert Walker Bush is an intriguing blend of both success and failure. The paper suggests that though his military actions were swift and apparently successful in terms of accomplishing certain set goals, they were not significant in reducing the overall problems in either Panama or Iraq.
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Major Events
Panama Invasion
The Savings and Loan Bailout Scandal
The Americans with Disabilities Act
The Collapse of the Soviet Union
Persian Gulf War
Success or Failure?
Conclusion
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"Even before Bush's presidency, Manuel Noriega was considered a serious problem. The Reagan administration had attempted to provide Noriega with aid for the Contras, which he then used to send illegal drugs into the United States (Childress 83). In addition, Noriega had already been found to be involved in money laundering for the considerable drug trade that went through Panama. Finally, this dictator was considered guilty of many human rights violations of his country's people. According to Ryan J. Barilleaux and Mark Rozell, George Bush himself expressed the desire to see Noriega removed from his position, in May 1989 and, for the reasons mentioned above, the American public favored his overthrow (28)."
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Parking at George Brown College, 2008.
A discussion of the parking issues at George Brown College, Saint James campus.
755 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 14.95
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The paper addresses the insufficient and poorly managed parking at the George Brown College and relates that these parking problems can have a long-term negative impact on the overall reputation of the college and can impact student registration levels. The paper's authors undertook an informal survey of students and then conclude that the George Brown College should implement the recommendations of the students who live with the shortcomings of the campus parking issue on a daily basis. The paper itself recommends allocating funding for the construction of an underground parking facility.
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Introduction
Goals & Objectives
Background
Survey Results
Respondent Observations
Conclusions & Recommendations
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"The campus of George Brown College has a recognized problem with parking for student and staff alike. Not only is their insufficient parking at the George Brown College, Saint James campus, but the parking that does exist is poorly managed and unfairly mediated by campus parking services. It has been determined that unless these issues are rectified in an equitable manner, they will manifest a long-term negative impact on the overall reputation of the college as well as potentially impact student registration levels. The fact of this negative impact of parking services on long-term student enrolment and performance has been substantiated in other academic research studies which have shown that such issues as campus parking form an important component of the overall academic environment of a college or university that directly impacts both student and institutional performance (Karemera, Reuben & Sillah). These issues should be taken very seriously by the college administration at risk of long-term enrolment and viability."
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King George III, 2001.
This essay looks at the tumultuous reign of King George III in England.
1,510 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 27.95
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This paper examines the effectiveness of George III's leadership in England during the 18th century. The author discusses the king's loss of the American colonies, England's financial difficulties and his policies during the American Revolution and the Seven Years War. The paper also discusses King George's bouts of insanity.
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"King George III may be one of the most maligned and most understood leaders in the history of England. He is most infamous for losing the American colonies, waging wars against the French and Spanish, and ultimately going insane. However, many of the mistakes King George III allegedly made may just be products of unfortunate circumstances of the time. King George III may just have been King of England at the wrong time in world history. King George III was the King of England when they had no choice but to be involved in certain controversies that put their country in debt. This debt forced the king to pass tax laws onto the colonists of the America, which led to the Revolutionary War."
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King George III and Machiavelli's "Prince", 2004.
Explains why King George III was a living model of Machiavelli?s ?The Qualities of a Prince?.
700 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 13.95
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The basic premise in Machiavelli?s ?The Qualities of a Prince? states that as long as a prince is not hated, his subjects will be loyal and his reign successful. Therefore, the abuses outlined in ?The Declaration of Independence? coincide with the attributes listed by Machiavelli of an unsuccessful prince. One can tell by the tone in which ?The Declaration of Independence? is written that King George III is hated by the colonists. On more than one occasion, Thomas Jefferson refers to the King as a tyrant. This paper discusses how King George III?s actions support Machiavelli?s claim that a prince is most hated when he, among other things, disrespects the land and women of his subjects, deprives men of their honor, and shows excessive cruelty.
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"Machiavelli states, ?so long as you do not deprive them of ?their honor, the majority of men live happily? (Machiavelli, ?The Qualities of a Prince?, 48). Comparatively, Thomas Jefferson also lists grievances that pertain to men being deprived of their honor ?By [constraining] our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their County, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands? (Thomas Jefferson, ?The Declaration of Independence?, 80). King George III stripped men taken captive of all honor and dignity by making them choose to either murder their family or take their own life. King George III also deprived the colonists ?the benefits of Trial by Jury? (80). The fact that King George III repeatedly ?called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their Public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures? (79) is quite demeaning in a society governed by Representation."
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