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Great Powers, 2008.
The writer examines the concept of a great power and discusses states in terms of major powers.
1,658 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 77.95
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This paper looks at how, in order to ascertain the degree to which states exercise their power, it is first necessary to properly analyze the components which define great powers - that is the political, military, and, most importantly, economic components. The writer then discusses several theories that quantify power in terms of these components, noting that there have been numerous examples of great powers that have exercised their political, military, and economic influence throughout the centuries. Next, the writer examines the current international scene and asserts that, at this time, the international scene is not dominated by a great power, nor should it be. The paper concludes that, while there have been numerous examples of great powers that have exercised their political, military, and economic influence throughout the centuries, at this time, and taking into account the current evolutions in international affairs in terms of security, financial supremacy and political diversity, it is hard to find a state that would fit the traditional definition of a great power.
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"However, the range of their power cannot be compared to any subsequent definitions of the term great power due to the fact that at the time, the Hellenistic world was considered to be the only one available for states to claim. In this sense, one cannot look at the magnitude of their influence but from a military perspective. Nonetheless, in all confrontations that took place at the time victory resulted in the political domination of the adversary. The Macedonian empire under the rule of Alexander exercised complete political control over the territories it conquered. Even so, neither example can be certified as being but regional powers because of the limited amount of time they manifested their dominance."
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The Great Powers, 2005.
A discussion of what makes a global power and why the greatness of the U.S. will eventually decline.
2,615 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 113.95
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This paper points out that, historically, the economic health of a country is what makes a country a great power because it is this economic wealth that permits a country to become a military power. The paper goes on to explain why the power of the United States must eventually fade even if it is not for another 50 to 100 years.
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"Largely, the Great Powers of the modern world have come into being as emerging economic and political trends have allowed. The ever-shifting tides of the world's social foundations have tended to produce successive powers that rise and fall over the course of history. Generally, what make these powers great are their military capabilities, but of course, these are commanded by the economic base supporting them. A powerful economy can allow for enormous military expenditures, and generate vast influence across the planet."
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Japan and Great Power Status, 2008.
A discussion on whether Japan could be considered a great power in 1905.
992 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 51.95
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This paper discusses how, following the Russo-Japanese War, in which Japan triumphed for the first time over a traditional great power, the Treaty of Portsmouth in 1905 formally recognised Japan as a truly global player. It examines how secure Japan's power was at this time and concludes that beneath the proud exterior of Japan's military prowess lay the crippling financial costs of the war with Russia which had brought her, unbeknown to her population, to her knees.
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"What tilted the balance, preparing more immediately the road to 1905, was arguably the Boxer rebellion. From the outset Britain, whose hands were already tied with insurrection in southern Africa, looked towards Japan to send around 30,000 troops to help quell Chinese unrest. Despite reservations from Russia and Germany, Japan was eventually convinced to come on board to fight alongside European armies who could, for the first time, appreciate the professionalism of the Japanese military. But 1899 should not be seen as the alternative date when Japan came to be accepted as a great power not least because she was still, even at this stage, considered a subordinate partner. Revealingly, even though Lieutenant General Yamaguchi headed the largest number of soldiers and was the most senior in terms of rank, these facts did not prevent the alliance from handing command to Count Waldersee who was still in Europe when the appointment was made, all of which provides an indication of the junior status that was accorded to Japan at this time. "
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Russia and the Great Power Conflict, 2005.
Examines the possibility of war between Russia and the Western powers in the coming future.
4,664 words (approx. 18.7 pages), 35 sources, APA, AU$ 174.95
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As the dragon awakens, the bear, it appears, hibernates. Recently, the flowering of the Red Chinese economy has turned the eyes of Western security wonks eastward. Disquieted by the possibility of a military force built on years of stunning growth rates, American policymakers have sounded increasing alarms about the regional territorial intentions of this new potential hegemony. Whether due to post-Soviet optimism, hyper-power arrogance, or simply inability to hold too many thoughts simultaneously, this paper shows that analysts have drifted away from concerns about Russia as a credible enemy. The paper argues that, despite the obvious decline in Russian military and economic power, it may remain a potential opponent to the West in coming years. In an attempt to understand this possibility, the paper frames Russia today, politically, economically, and militarily, in relation to a variety of contemporary theories on the causes of war. Employing these theories, the paper judges the factors that would seem to make Russia more or less prone to belligerence. Beyond a simple discussion of various hypotheses, the paper sketches some possible scenarios of conflict in the foreseeable future.
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"So how does Russia fit into this equation? It is, at least nominally, in a transition from Communism to democracy. Reality though, as Churchill suggested, is opaque. Putin's state is far from liberal, but has maintained many inherent structural characteristics of a democracy. No serious party leader has articulated any political alternative to democracy, and democratic norms remain pervasive in society at large. The most commonly applied term for the Russian case is "managed democracy." What is worrying is that managed democracy is essentially a bargain. In exchange for promises of economic growth and stability, the masses surrender their rights to question the primacy of the regime."
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"State Power Is Male Power": Women And The Welfare State, 2002.
Argues that the welfare state, from a feminist perspective, is a feature of a patriarchal power structure.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 89.95
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Canada and the United States are in the midst of a period of economic expansion almost unprecedented in history. Integral to this expansion has been the tax and spending cuts of ideologically conservative governments. These governments have removed a great many lazy women and children from the welfare rolls and, through policies such as workfare, made them productive workers in our society. This paper will demonstrate, however, that this process may be seen as very logical when viewed from a feminist perspective. Underlying the conservative arguments about finances and budget is a subtextual debate about power in general and patriarchal power in particular. It will be argued that the welfare state is an integral feature of this patriarchal power structure. As such, the welfare state's focus on the weakest and the most disadvantaged in our society - whether in cutting benefits or controlling behaviour - reflects a continuing interest of patriarchal power structures in dominating the lives of women who are disproportionately represented in those dependent upon the welfare state.
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Peter the Great, Modernism and the Great Northern War, 2002.
A review of the history of Russia's Imperial Czar, "Peter the Great" (Peter Naryshkin Alexis) and the significance of the events that took place during the Great Northern War.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 89.95
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This essay considers the influences of Modernism during the reign of Czar Peter I, specifically in the changes made to civil life, and military structures. Most effective and enduring of these changes was the development of a naval force, one that can be recognized as the central influence of the Russians during the Great Northern War.
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The Great Gatsby and The Great Carraway, 2002.
An analysis of the character of Nick Carraway in "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 38.95
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This three-page paper presents a discussion and character analysis about one of the characters in "The Great Gatsby". The author of this paper describes Nick Carraway to us and we are taken through a journey in which we explore his mind and motives for his actions throughout the story. We are also treated to a discussion about the type of person Carraway is.
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A Path to Greatness: Alexander the Great, 2002.
The conquests and strategies of Alexander the Great after the fall of Sparta and Athens at the end of the Peloponnesian Wars.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 71.95
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This paper deals with the politics and reasons of Alexander the Greats? conquests. The author covers the effects on the conquered population, major clashes and military structuring during his conquests.
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"With the conclusion of the Peloponnesian War, Greek city-states never forgot that they were Greeks. But the Spartans, Athenians Thebans, and others were weakened to the point where Phillip II of Macedonia could influence them from the north. In the wake of their brutal civil war between the Greeks, their fierce, contentious independence made the Macedonian?s the unlikely conqueror to the Greeks, who were caught off guard. Phillip II set himself up as a protector of Greece . He had formed the cities into a league that in light of the Greek?s disregard for conquest. This action served to help Phillip II?s son Alexander to put together the biggest empire yet."
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The Great-or-Not-so-Great Gatsby, 2003.
This paper provides an analysis of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby", discussing whether or not this is a good book.
3,708 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 148.95
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In this article, the writer notes that almost without exception, literary critics point to Fitzgerald's 1925 novel, "The Great Gatsby" as a brilliant contribution and one of the key books of the 20th century. However, the writer points out that a few other brave souls have had the courage to venture the opinion that it was not a good book and was certainly not deserving of the accolades heaped upon it over the years. Further, the writer notes that other observers suggest the author drank too much and too often and that, as a result, Fitzgerald failed to achieve the level of respect he deserved. To determine who is right, this paper provides an overview of F. Scott Fitzgerald's work as well as what the admirers and the critics have to say. A summary of the research and salient findings are provided in the conclusion.
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Introduction
Review and Discussion
Conclusion
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"However, by 1937 he had come managed to become a scriptwriter in Hollywood where he met and fell in love with Sheilah Graham, a well-known Hollywood gossip columnist. Fitzgerald lived the rest of his life with Graham, except for occasional binges when he became bitter and violent. Mizener notes that on occasion, Fitzgerald would visit Zelda or his daughter Scottie (who entered Vassar College in 1938.)"
"According to Bruccoli's biography, Fitzgerald experienced problems being accorded a full measure of respect during his early career because his reputation as a drinker reinforced the perception of him as an irresponsible writer."
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The Balkans, 2004.
A review and analysis of Misha Glenny's book, "The Balkans: Nationalism, War and the Great Powers".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 34.95
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This paper reviews "The Balkans: Nationalism, War and the Great Powers", by award winning BBC journalism Misha Glenny. The paper discusses Glenny's claim that the region's strife and problems are the result of 200 years of interference from the imperialistic great powers, rather than from ethnic hatred.
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A Great General is Not Necessarily a Great Leader, 2001.
This essay discusses how great generals and great revolutionaries seldom make great leaders.
1,120 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, AU$ 55.95
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The following essay argues that there is almost always an inevitable switchover of leadership and power when a country shifts from wartime or peacetime. The author makes reference to a number of examples in political history.
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?The Vietnam War also provides another powerful example of a changeover in leadership in American History. Perhaps the most obvious domestic casualty of the Vietnam War was President Johnson. Johnson was an architect of civil rights reform, and wished to create a Great Society of social improvement at home. This proved impossible to do while waging the Vietnam War abroad. Not only did Johnson realize it would be impossible to run for re-election, but Johnson's Vice President lost to Richard Nixon, though the latter was thought to have no political future after his defeat by President Kennedy in 1960?.
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Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Nixon:The Extension of Executive Powers, 2002.
This paper gives examples of American presidents who went beyond what they were allowed to do within the parameters of the Constitution.
2,095 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 94.95
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This paper discusses the three presidents: Lincoln, Roosevelt and Nixon and their use of their executive powers during their presidency. The extension of executive power has typically created a positive for a president. For example, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, despite the extension of their executive powers, are considered great presidents. However, Richard Nixon?s abuse of this same power, proving his imperial tendencies, showed the necessity of curbing this potential force. The paper details the ways in which executive power was extended by these three presidents, and argues that President Nixon not only abused his powers but tried to cheat the American people and therefore was not considered a great president and was impeached.
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?Human beings, Abraham Lincoln noted, wished to protect both life and limb. ?Yet often a limb must be amputated to save a life; but a life is never wisely given to save a limb.? If the execution of the of the whole of the laws should require the violation of a single law, ?are all the laws but one to go unexecuted, and the Government itself to go to pieces, lest that one be violated??? (Schlesinger 59) Over the past hundreds of years, many presidents of the United States have extended their executive powers. The extension of executive power has typically created a positive for a president. For example, Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt. These two men, regardless of any of their actions that could be considered an extension of executive powers were great presidents. However, Richard Nixon?s abuse of this same power, proving his imperial tendencies, showed the necessity of curbing this potential force. If no actions had been taken against Nixon, what would the next president have done? Richard Nixon extended his executive powers too far, and had to be made an example of."
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Alexander the Great Deserved the Title "Great", 2001.
This paper follows the life and times of Alexander the Great in an attempt to prove his greatness.
1,365 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 9 sources, AU$ 65.95
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The author wrestles with Alexander the Greats' inclinations towards both good and evil in an attempt to show that he deserved the title: "Great". By comparing and contrasting, she is able to build a case that he was, indeed, as his name implies, 'Great'. With some interesting quotes from people that knew Alexander the Great personally.
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"Alexander the Great was a charismatic person who won the heart of the people he ruled throughout his short reign. He led them to victory against their enemies and had a generous nature. There was another side to Alexander though; he could be cruel, irrational and was known for his drunken rages. Despite his faults, Alexander?s conquests, achievements and personal traits made him worthy of the title, ?the Great.? "
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The Great Famine of Ireland and Great Britain, 2002.
An examination of the role of the British government, society and economics in bringing about and dealing with the Great Irish Famine of 1845-1849 and its consequences.
3,751 words (approx. 15.0 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 149.95
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This paper discusses the Great Irish Famine of 1845-1849 which stemmed from a then unknown fungus disease, phytophtora infestans, which ruined most of the Irish potato crops in 1845 and 1846. It looks at how British policy toward the relief of the misery and suffering caused by the potato blights was hamstrung by a rigid, narrow and basically inhuman economic doctrine which served the interests of the governing classes in Great Britain at the expense of the starving and diseased masses of Ireland afflicted as a result of the Famine.
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Introduction and Summary Conclusions
Development of the Potato Monoculture and Obstacles to Reform
Peel's Response to the Famine, 1845-46
Failures of the Whigs after Mid-1846
British Society and Irish Relief
Upper and Middle Class Arrogance and Indifference
Overall Assessment
Conclusion
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"The first potato blight which struck the harvest of 1845 caught political leaders and government officials by surprise because previous potato crop failures had been localized, and, according to Percival, "the potato crop had never failed for two years running" (42). Ireland had been relatively prosperous in the late 18th century. It benefitted from the strong demand and high prices for agricultural products during the Napoleonic wars. However, according to Whelan, after 1815, "agricultural prices halved" and "the linen industry was dislocated by the advent of factory-spinning and weaving" (25). Almost all of Ireland other than Ulster remained agricultural. In 1801, Parliament at Westminster destroyed the last vestige of Irish autonomy by abolishing the Irish Parliament under the Act of Union. "
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Canadian Democracy and Judicial Powers, 2002.
Examines the impact of judicial review on Canada's representative democracy.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 11 sources, AU$ 128.95
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Upon the enactment of the Charter, courts have assumed the role of "guardians of the Constitution", which is of great concern to Canadian politics as judges have neither the necessary training or expertise to decide on political issues that affect the entire nation. The objective of this paper is to evaluate what type of impact judicial review has had on Canada's representative democracy. Although it is tempting to focus closely on the more controversial and obvious relationship between judicial review and the Charter, this paper will endeavor to highlight the implications of binding adjudication on issues dealing with the distribution of legislative power since 1867.
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Nazism and the Great Depression, 2006.
This paper explores the correlation between the Nazi's rise to power and the Great Depression.
3,030 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 129.95
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The writer of this well-researched paper details the significance of the Great Depression on Adolf Hitler's rise to power. This paper examines the Kellog pact, which bound the economy of Germany which greatly suffered since America wanted recovery of the loans from Germany which were agreed under the Dewas Plan of 1924. Germany's post-WWI economy was beneficiary of foreign loans, particularly loans from the U.S. and on global trade that was founded on a system of loans and notes of credit. When America's global trade and commerce broke down, it also brought down the economy of Germany. This paper explores the effects of the depression in America on the German people, which resulted in extremism, as frantic inhabitants believed that the politicians had left them in the lurch and they were seeking an alternative to their economic difficulties. This paper details the impact of Hitler during this crucial period. The German citizens who gave their votes in favor of the Nazis were not limited to the jobless. German citizens desired to have a government that was able to grab the organization of banks and companies, to get their funds and distribute it evenly among the poverty stricken people. This in-depth paper discusses the people of Germany who looked forward to Nazism, as the moderate parties were frail, vulnerable and not in agreement about the future of Germany, unlike Hitler, who had a firm vision, which appealed to the citizens.
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"Hinderburg, in spite of his hatred for Hitler, willingly consented to his deal to be crowned Chancellor and Von Papen as the Vice Chancellor, as the Nazis seemed to be the sole well-supported right-wing party that could safeguard Germany from the assault of this Communist Revolution. On January 1933, Papen once again built a cabinet with Hitler as the Chancellor. Papen and other conservatives planned they could repress Hitler by pinning him down with the tasks of government and they would ride piggyback his remarkable popularity with a sizeable section of the voters. However, they were just not even close as regards Hitler's brutality and brilliance at sniffing the opportune moment to capture power. Hitler, who was in the fray for election, bagged thirteen and half million votes."
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