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During the French revolution the changes it brought out eventually solved the problem even though there were problems with the revolution itself. The instant effects of some of the revolutionary acts were negative but the overall outcome was generally positive. The French revolution put the French people a great position and provided a thorough example…

Verde que te quiero verde. Green, how I want you green. Thus begins the powerful scene in Lorca’s poem Romance Sonambulo. First-time readers would see unfolding for them the passion of a man longing for his “gypsy maiden by the balcony”, with the “green flesh, green hair and eyes of cold silver”. The poem, however,…

Napoleon, despite his ability to uphold the fundamental principles of the French Revolution, skillfully infused his own modifications to those ideals when he found them unsatisfactory. Notably, he revisited and revised the previously established constitution, in addition to altering the dynamics between the state and the Church, ultimately establishing France as a predominantly Catholic nation….

“The German Refugee” by Bernard Malamud is a true-to-life story depicting the struggles of many victims, during and after the 2nd World War. This particular story takes place in the USA, Broadway some time during the Polish invasion, 1939. The main characters Oscar Gassner and Martin Goldberg show just how difficult those times must have…

Although the French Revolution experienced both triumphs and setbacks, its accomplishments were overshadowed by the significant cost endured. The financial crisis and perceived incompetence of King Louis XVI, combined with the aristocracy’s apathy, incited anger among the French peasants. While this issue was acknowledged by all, there were varying perspectives on resolving it, leading to…

Introduction Martin Luther is remembered as the father of Protestantism, a man, who fiercely combated injustice and hypocrisy of the Catholic Church during late Middle Ages and early Renaissance. His image is associated with freedom and enlightenment, and this image often prevents us from noticing another Luther – Luther who protected feudalism and serfdom, Luther…

1. Using Hofstede’s four cultural dimensions as a point of reference, what are some of the main cultural differences between the United States and France? According to Hofstede’s four cultural dimensions there are following cultural differences between United States and France: In United States there is less power distance than in France. As we can…

The French Revolution marked a time when many French individuals fought against monarchy and religion in order to establish principles of equality and freedom. The struggle resulted in extensive loss of life, leading to a division within the country between revolutionaries and monarchists. Napoleon Bonaparte emerged in France during this era. While initially relatively unknown,…

Italy and Greece have one thing in common. Taking a look at their current status in the world may not reveal much; this can only be brought to the surface by taking a journey down a memory lane to a few centuries back. A glance at a few centuries back indicates that they both are…

PESTLE analysis a useful tool for understanding the ‘big picture’ of the environment in which an organisation is operating and is the abbreviation for – Political, Economic, Sociological, Technological, Legal, and Environmental. PESTLE analysis is a useful tool for understanding risks associated with market (the need for a product or service) growth or decline, and…