… of literary achievements The cultural advancement of the 1920's has many important literary figures associated with it. Names such as T.S. Elliot, Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald are some of the better-known names. Edith Wharton is one of…

… have witnessed many people climb their way from lowly peasants to powerful dictators and leaders. All of these people had the some of the same attributes: passion towards a cause, strong beliefs in what they were fighting for, and most importantly,…

… and France. Its basic cause was a dynastic quarrel between the kings of England, who held the duchy of Guienne, in France, and resented paying homage to the kings of France. There were several immediate causes: a quarrel between Edward III of England…

… The Renaissance was an incredibly important turning point in Western Intellectual and Cultural Tradition. All of these changes centered around the idea of Humanism -- in which, people became less "God Centered" and more "Human-centered". I have…

… U.S. Intervention in Guatemala 1944-1954 Abstract Understanding the history of Central America is quite impossible without an examination of the United States'' efforts at ensuring stable markets for the proprietor of 70% of the world''s banana…

… was a time full of greedy millionaires. It was the beginning of a new life for the entire world; boats became more popular, airplanes started becoming more of a reality. Technological advances were happening constantly. It was a time controlled by…

… States In January of 1999, I embarked on a quest to become more familiar with the Italian-American community and its rich heritage. As an aspiring Urban Planner, it is central to my goals to learn more about the many cultures that make up the…

… Renaissance began in the 14th century and lasted through the 16th century. The Renaissance is associated with rebirth in Europe. During this time of rebirth, art developed and flourished and many great artists game about. Two such artists…

… surface a trial about a violation of the Tenure of Office Act, when in actuality there were other stronger underlying causes. Andrew Johnson’s impeachment by the Radical Republicans was caused by his lenient policies of Reconstruction, his opposition…

… innocence and nonsense. In order to present this to the audience, Wilde had to be simple and therefore he uses seven main characters in the play, which are indistinguishable more or less, except if you were to contrast them. There are also a number…