Essays on Europe

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Silvio Berlusconi and His Contribution to Italian Culture

1 page / 1924 words

Introduction Silvio Berlusconi has been described as the “embodiment of the modern Italian dream.” (Cosentino et al. pg. 226) His disregard and detest for traditional politics, flaunting of western consumerism values and obsession for football allow him to be depicted as a representation of the...

Italy

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Helen of Troy: Breaking The Patriarchal Standards of Her Time

4 pages / 1649 words

In the patriarchal society of Ancient Greece, women were seen as inferior to their male counterparts. As a consequence of this, women were far less represented in Ancient Greek society by a large degree, being unable to obtain any form of citizenship in their city-state...

Ancient Civilizations Greece Troy

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Rome – The Capital of Italy and One of The World’s Great Historic Cities

2 pages / 1004 words

Traveling is an experience very many get to do, but very few enjoy it. Most visit destinations for personal reasons more than just visiting to see. Yet, those that visit for pleasure get to see sights that wouldn’t be possible within an average day. It’s...

Italy Journey Rome

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Results of The Thirty Years' War in Russia and England

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Amid this period, otherwise called the Age of Discovery, Age of Crisis, and the Scientific Revolution, exchange grew monstrously and ended up across the board and desires for investigation into new grounds ended up immense, disagreements about religious and political power rose, and principal better...

England Russia

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Theatre in The Era of Elizabethan England

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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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A Shared National Identity of Britain in The Period 1830-1951

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The question of National identity has gained increasing traction in recent times. This question has led to the formation of three camps: those who claim that national identity is primordial, those who argue that it is an artificial creation and finally those who argue that...

Cultural Identity Great Britain National Identity

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The 17 Best Things to Do and See in Berlin 

3 pages / 1557 words

Berlin is a very attractive city due to its historical richness accompanied by museums, cathedrals and monuments, which invite thousands of tourists every year to visit it. The beauty of “The City of Freedom” is seductive; its modernity, fascinating; your lifestyle incomparable. Let yourself be...

Berlin Tourism

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Modern Methods of Construction in UK Housing

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Farmers Review The Farmer’s review indicates that over the next 10 years there will be an estimated 25% decline in the labour force. From this report it is believed that “Modular will develop most where there’s cheap land, where the local authority is pragmatic and...

England House Housing

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The Significance of The Word Polis in The Civilization of Ancient Greece

2 pages / 689 words

The word polis comes from the Ancient Greek word πόλις or pólis meaning “city-state” or “fortified town.” It is most commonly used to refer to city-states in ancient Greece such as Classical Athens, though it can also mean a body of citizens. These poleis were...

Ancient Civilizations Greece

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A Critical Response to Wings of Desire (1987)

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Introduction “Wings of Desire” opens with aerial views of a fragmented Berlin, a city still bearing the scars of World War II. The city remains unable to heal, with the Berlin Wall acting as a scalpel that divides it into two irreparable halves. An angel,...

Berlin Film Analysis Movie Review

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Market Segmentation of Wood Industry in Germany

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Germany wood Industry recorded a significant increase in sales of 3% to around € 18. 2 billion between January and June 2018. a) End user segments: Considerable increase Growth in German construction activity, which is due to good economic conditions and unchanged low interest rates....

Germany Marketing Strategy

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Lives of Homeless People in Britain

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Introduction According to research by Housing Charity Shelter, “300,000 people are homeless in Britain” (Shelter, 2021). The number escalates annually, often not the fault of those sleeping rough who have no home. Those who free themselves from homelessness are left with physical and mental scarring...

Great Britain Homelessness Society

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Irish Economy & The Global Market

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On whole, Ireland’s economy is quite impressive. As a member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Ireland’s economic credentials certainly embody OECD’s mission to promote the economic and social well-being of people around the world through policy implementation. Made-to-order essay as fast...

Economic System Ireland

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How Small Housing Unit in London

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According to a report by the financial services company LV, typical British family housing has seen “fundamental changes” in recent years. Although the most common family homes in England are still semi-independent three-bedroom homes, more and more families live in apartments. Between 2008 and 2013,...

House London

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Hospitality to The Greeks

2 pages / 925 words

Introduction to Greek Hospitality The Greeks pride themselves on hospitality and prioritize the needs of their guests, regardless of their identity. This cultural trait is vividly demonstrated in the ancient texts, such as when Telemachus visited Nestor in Pylos. Despite not knowing who Telemachus was,...

Greece Hospitality

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Comparison of The World We Live in Today to The Philosophies of Ancient Greece

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Introduction To compare the world we live in today to the philosophies of ancient Greece, I would say it’s about a 50/50 split in terms of differences and similarities. In chapter two on page 46, one of the first sentences is, “In the ancient world,...

Greece Political Philosophy

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The Issue of Survivor Syndrome of Employees in The Workplace

7 pages / 3289 words

With over 39,000 American mass layoff events during the Great Recession, December 2007-June 2009, corporate downsizing seems like an integral practice of modern organizational life (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Downsizing refers to the deliberate reduction of workforce size to improve organizational performance (Nair, 2008). Companies...

Rome Workplace

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A Question of Betrayal According to Heinrich Von Kleist and Ludwig Tieck

4 pages / 1632 words

Two stories worthy of comparison are The Foundling by Heinrich von Kleist and Blond Eckbert by Ludwig Tieck. Both have a theme of invasion from another person into one’s life, and are rife with betrayal, drama, and tragedy. Their similarities do not end with these...

Betrayal Germany Poetry

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Depiction of Britain and Society in Jonathan Swift and Oliver Goldsmith's Works

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Introduction Jonathan Swift and Oliver Goldsmith both critiqued the functioning of British society and its treatment of the poor. Swift, however, took a different approach by using biting satire to highlight the lack of compassion. For instance, the narrator of “A Modest Proposal” suggests that...

Bad Faith Great Britain Literature Review