Essays on British Empire

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The Development of Merlin’s Character in The Legend of King Arthur

1 page / 570 words

Children, similar to mirrors, reflect images of what happens around them. They reflect the gestures, wisdom, and personality traits of the adults at an early age, then later carry them into adulthood. This analogy proves that the character of Merlin has a significant impact on...

Character King Arthur

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Comparison of King Arthur in History Vs. King Arthur in Hollywood

3 pages / 1239 words

Introduction The film King Arthur is a narration of the legend who leads the Britons in the fight against invaders from Saxon. The warrior leads the fight against the invaders through the assistant of a powerful sword a magical beard and knights in shining armor....

Film Analysis King Arthur

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Analysis of Henry Purcell’s King Arthur Opera

3 pages / 1523 words

Throughout this essay I will be exploring the revolutionary semi-opera that is King Arthur. I intend on delving into the reasons for its success, why it was controversial, as well as looking into the writer, composers and and their perfectly refined work. King Arthur is...

King Arthur Opera

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The Role of King Edward I in Creating English Empire

3 pages / 1578 words

Edward I was known to be a controversial king in the eyes of historians, some believed him to the best English king in the Middle Ages while others believed him to be unsympathetic one. Edward I was most notably renowned for creating a ‘model parliament’...

British History England King Edward I

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Modern Colony

2 pages / 703 words

Modern Colony is a gallery that showcases Singapore as a British Crown colony from 1925 to 1935, with great attention on the Straits-born and migrant Chinese. The gallery’s lighting and background music gave off a colonial vibe, which allowed visitors to immerse themselves in the...

British History Human Migration

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Theatre in The Era of Elizabethan England

1 page / 539 words

Elizabeth the 1st (1533–1603) was born of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. A woman with fiery red hair and pale skin who was just as charming if not more then her father before her. She is most recognized for her victory over the Spanish...

Elizabethan Times England Theatre

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The Victorian Women: Their Struggles and Role in Society

3 pages / 1290 words

In the Victorian era, women were expected to live by certain rules and virtues and had a pretty rigid role in society. They were to bear children, do housework and to be selfless, submissive and pure. They were considered to be the weaker sex and...

Gender Roles Victorian Era

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Influence of British Colonialism on Indian Culture in The 19th Century

2 pages / 812 words

The British colonialism in India lasted for about 190 years, beginning in 1757 and ended with India’s independence in 1947. With their regional control for over 200 years, it paved a way for modernization of the country thereby significantly influencing the art, culture and architecture....

19Th Century British History Indian Culture

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The Issue of Identity of Malaya

2 pages / 839 words

The explosive advent of radio technology in Malaya was akin to the revolutionary introduction of the Internet in the 21st millennia, and was instrumental to the development of Malaya during the tumultuous 1950s and 60s. The conclusion of World War 2 resulted in the British...

British History Sects in Society

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First Encounter Between Lancelot & Guenivere in "The Legend of King Arthur"

3 pages / 1199 words

Introduction Arthurian Legend refers to a group of tales in numerous languages recounting the escapades of King Arthur of Britain, his kingdom, and the knights in his inner circle. The legend has been told over centuries, and remains popular in modern times, brought to life...

King Arthur Legend

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Life Path and First Works of Elizabeth Barrett Browning

6 pages / 2684 words

Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) “Books and dreams were what I lived in and domestic life only seemed to buzz gently around, like bees about the grass,” Made-to-order essay as fast as you need it Each essay is customized to cater to your unique preferences +...

Poetry Victorian Era

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The Trial of Louis Xiv

5 pages / 2204 words

The Trial of Louis XIV Louis XIV is widely known as the king who was executed at the end of the French Revolution. The common public executed him for what they believed to be treason, with a plethora of underlying legal, but unpopular reasons. But...

British History Louis XIV World History

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Analysis of The Novel Sixty Lights by Gail Jones

3 pages / 1312 words

Many literary pieces were written during the Victorian era, often revolving around the concepts of death and love. The Victorian era saw the unequal treatment of women and huge technological advances. It was considered an important literary period with romanticism at the forefront. However, the...

Novel Postmodernism Victorian Era

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Analysis of The Significance of The Tenure of King David I of Scotland

4 pages / 1890 words

Does David I deserve his reputation as the ‘King who made Scotland’? Inaugurated King of Scots in 1124, it is clear that David I had a considerable impact on Scotland, but is it accurate to depict him as the ‘King who made Scotland’? His medieval...

British History Monarchy

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Charles I and The Divine Right

3 pages / 1475 words

Poor relations between Charles I and Parliament are hugely evident from 1625 to 1629. Charles dissolved three parliament sessions in a 4 year period (between 1625 and 1629) and thereafter ruled by prerogative (without Parliament) for eleven years. Arguably, Charles’s elevated views of Divine right,...

Charles I

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King Charles I: What LED Him to His Execution

2 pages / 719 words

Back to the Source: The Trial of King Charles I, 1649 King Charles I was the first of monarchs to be put on trial for treason and it led to his execution. No law could be found in England’s history that dealt with the trial...

Charles I

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The Role of Charles I on a Civil War

2 pages / 1113 words

How far was the personal rule of Charles I responsible for the outbreak of the civil war? Charles I’s personal rule had a key role to play in the outbreak of civil war. During this eleven year period there was a rise in tension not...

Charles I

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The Balance of Power as a Driving Force for Great Britain's Entry into The World War I

6 pages / 1455 words

Introduction Prior to the 20th century Britain had opted for a stance of isolationism against the other powers in Europe, with no formal alliances it allowed them to manoeuvre amongst the other nations without being pulled into conflict. Therefore, it had once seemed unlikely that...

British History International Politics International Relations

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Anglo-saxon England and The Place of Women

7 pages / 3256 words

In 1985, in Butler’s Field, Lechlow, a grave of an Anglo-Saxon woman buried over fifteen hundred years ago was discovered. The extraordinary richness of her grave goods, its abundance of amber beads and gilt bronze brooches making it one of the most opulent burial sites...

British History Woman