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A Description of a Battle Fought in the American Civil War (2152 words, 3 pages)
The battle opened at dawn on the 17th when Union General Joseph Hooker's artillery began a murderous fire on Jackson's men in the Miller cornfield north of town. "In the time I am writing," Hooker reported, "every stalk of corn in the northern and greater part of the field was ... Read More
The Concept of Heroism in the Poem The Battle of Maldon (1022 words, 2 pages)
Selfishness or Sacrifice at The Battle of Maldon Purpose shall be firmer, heart the keener, courage shall be more, as our might lessens.1 These famous lines from the poem The Battle of Maldon introduce a theme which depicts how Englishmen in the Middle Ages perceived life, death and what can ... Read More
The Battle over the Technology Race (816 words, 2 pages)
As the world's technological capabilities reach an impressive new height we are faced with new problems caused by these new technological capabilities. Along with these newfound problems, such as Y2K, comes the world's damnation due to the new technologies. We as humans will ultimately destroy ourselves over a technology race. ... Read More
An Essay on the Everlasting Battle of Religion vs Science (764 words, 1 pages)
When traditional religion is pitted against modern society, it is a clash of the titans, a clash between Science and Religion. Everyone has their own interpretation of what religion means to themselves and the people around them. Traditional religion is an organized community of many different types of groups that ... Read More
A Paper on Germany’s Battles in WWII (406 words, 1 pages)
There are many factors that contributed to the German successes in WWII. One important factor is their sudden massive attacks, a.k.a. blitzkrieg, which they used to capture territory such as Poland. Bombers of the German luftwaffe attacked Norway, which also fell to Germans within 2 days. Next, Hitler aimed for ... Read More
Learning from Elders in The Lesson and in Battle Royal (701 words, 1 pages)
Learning From your Elders Experiences your elders can arouse eye-opening experiences is a view that is greatly expressed in both The Lesson, by Toni Cade Bambera, and Battle Royal, by Ralph Ellison. In The Lesson an economic lesson is learned from Miss Moore, while in Battle Royal, a life lesson ... Read More
A Report About the Battle of Gettysburg (859 words, 2 pages)
I chose to do a report on the events portrayed in the movie Gettysburg and how these events agree with the actual history of the Battle of Gettysburg. The Battle of Gettysburg was one of the most important battles of the Civil War, it was fought at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July ... Read More
Consistent Battles With Alcohol (527 words, 2 pages)
Alcohol is a very unpredictable thing. If it is abused, it can be very dangerous to the consumer and to the people around them. Alcoholism is the main issue in the story, Under the Influence Paying the Price of My Fathers Booze. The author, Scott Russell Sanders, describes his fathers ... Read More
The Battle For My Literacy (1022 words, 3 pages)
When I was thirteen I was set to adopt our cultures present predisposition towards literature. So there I was, a young student, whose last book that was read for pleasure was Holes by Louis Sachar in the fourth grade. In the summer before the seventh grade my dad told me ... Read More
The Battles of Anorexia Nervosa (1347 words, 5 pages)
Anorexia nervosa is found to have the highest mortality rate than any ofthe other mental illnesses (Eating Disorders Coalition, 2008). It hasbeen discovered that 10-20 of people who are diagnosed with thedisease, will eventually die from it (EDC, 2008). Anorexia nervosa is alife threatening, psychological eating disorder that results in ... Read More
Brazil vs. Spain: A Battle for Glory (656 words, 2 pages)
For most of the soccer fans around the world, the Confederations Cup Final is just like a dream. It is not just a game for a trophy it is a battle between the history and the present, in which the five time world cup winner Brazil will face the most ... Read More
Battling Views on Stem Cell Research (1057 words, 5 pages)
Scientist are committing murder and getting away with it. Thats what Judie Brown is arguing on her article Stem Cell Research Is Murder. She argues that a human embryo is the same as a human being. Brown also argues that supporters of embryonic stem cell research are misinformed and that ... Read More
The National Endowment of Football: Are We Fighting the Wrong Battle? (274 words, 1 pages)
Daniel E. Gawthrop, a composer who has received over a hundred commissions to write original music questions in his essay, why we, the American people place so much importance of footfall in our lives. The public buys Pay TV so they can watch live a football game on television They ... Read More
The Final Battle in the Epic of Beowulf (519 words, 2 pages)
The epic poem Beowulf has many important scenes throughout the piece. I did a powerpoint of the last scene in Beowulf. The last scene is the battle with the dragon where Beowulf dies and Wiglaf kills the dragon and brings back the treasure for Beowulf to see before he dies. ... Read More
The Battle of Faith of Moses Garcia (1837 words, 5 pages)
Many have asked if it is normal to question faith as a Christian. One of the many challenges that comes with being highly affiliated with the church is having to deal with criticism and doubts from people who do not believe. As a Christian believer, every day is a spiritual ... Read More
The History and Goal of Feminism and the Battle for Equality in America (597 words, 2 pages)
We have probably heard the word feminism. From twitter pages, to poculture, it is very prevalent in todays society and mass media. But where did this word come from? And where did this movement start? Some thinkers have sought to locate the roots of feminism in ancient Greece with Sappho ... Read More
The Evolution of Weaponry Through Historic Battles (653 words, 2 pages)
From the Battle of Issus in 333BC, to the Battle of Tours in 732AD, and the Battle of Austerlitz in 1805AD, weaponry has been evolving and changing like the people that have been fighting them, unlike the strategies employed in battle which stayed the same. War has evolved with the ... Read More
Standard Processes Should Be Implemented to Battle Health Impairments (1234 words, 4 pages)
With the increasing gene pool nowadays we could notice an increasingnumber of people with physical and health impairments. According to theIndividual Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a person with an orthopedicimpairment, brain injury or another health impairment who needs specialeducation is considered to have a disability. Those impairments could becongenital (acquired ... Read More
A Short Review of the Song of Roland, a Poem on the Battle of Roncevaux (455 words, 2 pages)
In The Song of Roland, Muslims are depicted as noble enemies to the Christian Franks. Throughout the poem, similarities are drawn between the Christians, led by Charlemagne, and the Muslims, led by Marsilla. First of all, both the Muslims and the Christians are led by stubborn and tenacious men who ... Read More
A Review of The Song of Roland, a Poem on the Battle of Roncevaux (640 words, 2 pages)
The Song of Roland is a poem that was written at around 1000-1200 CE, and is still considered to be one of the most grandiose and masterful poems of its genre ever written. Its a primary source of information about how people lived in Western Europe at that time, probably ... Read More
An Analysis of the Spartan Strategy in the Battle of Thermopylae Led Between Sparta and Persia (1617 words, 3 pages)
Thermopylae, a narrow pass on the east coast of Greece, also one of thebest Greek army strategies used against the Persians in the Battle ofThermopylae. The width of the pass allowed fewer allied, Athenian andSpartan soldiers, to fight off more Persian troops. The Persian army wasmuch stronger and larger in ... Read More
A Reflection of the 1999 Battle in Seattle (938 words, 3 pages)
Reflections on Battle in Seattle EssayIn 1999, a series of protests surrounding the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference (WTOMC) in Seattle, Washington became known as the Battle in Seattle. The purpose of the WTOMC was to introduce a new round of trade negotiations, but this was overshadowed by those involved ... Read More
Network Security and the Battle Against Security Threats (2094 words, 9 pages)
1.0 Introduction Network security entails the enforcement of protection on networks, their services and programs from unauthorized access. Securing a network encompasses policies, software, hardware and procedures designed to defend against both external and internal threats to the network (Perez, 2014). Multiple hardware and software layers can also be implemented ... Read More
The Consequences of a Japanese Victory at the Battle of Midway (781 words, 3 pages)
The Battle of Midway in Consideration of a Japanese VictoryThe development of WWII and its respective consequences post war had there been a Japanese victory at Midway would also have shifted the timeline of world history. A japanese victory would take out all of the three American fleet in Midway, ... Read More
A History of the Battle of Rangoon in Burma (441 words, 2 pages)
The Battle of RangoonThe capital city of Burma, Rangoon, was used as a hub for the Japanese forces not to mention that a major railroad lay only a few miles from the city. After suffering losses in Toungoo the Indian IV took control of Pegu,another major city in Burma after ... Read More
The Internal Battle in David and Goliath (309 words, 1 pages)
The Inherent Battle Within OneselfIn the story of David and Goliath, Goliath represents the Giant. Tall and imposing, Goliath is not only the physical embodiment of a giant, but also a symbol of the brute forces of nature. As the champion of the Philistines, Goliath is evidently possessed with great ... Read More
The Battles of Beowulf Against Grendel (1027 words, 3 pages)
Beowulfs Battles Based off his battles against the dragon, Grendel and Grendels mother, one can see how Beowulf is a great example of an ideal hero, as opposed to the misconception that he is self-centered. Beowulf is down to earth, brave and selfless. We are shown as readers he possesses ... Read More
The Importance of the Battle of Thermopylae in the Persian War (337 words, 2 pages)
The Battle of Thermopylae The Battle of Thermopylae is the most important battle of the Persian War because the sacrifice of the men at Thermopylae later fueled the Greeks to push the Persian army back out of their country. Thermopylae prevented the Persians from conquering all of Greece, even though ... Read More
The Importance of Battling Global Warming Together (297 words, 1 pages)
Global warming is too alarming to be managed by individuals. Real change can be made at the governmental level? To what extent do you agree or disagree?The importance of global warming, which was always debatable, has now become more controversial. The substantial influence of global warming has sparked the controversy ... Read More
The Inner Battles of Hamlet in Hamlet, a Play by William Shakespeare (649 words, 2 pages)
Hamlet's Inner Torment "To be or not to be, that is the question," is one of Shakespeare'smost well known quotes from his tragic play, Hamlet. In the playHamlet looses his father at the hands of his evil uncle, who then marrieshis mother and takes over his rightful throne. Over the ... Read More
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Published: Friday 25th of January 2013