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    During 1714 George Lockhart memoirs were published which blamed over 30 Scottish people of accepting bribes from Queen Anne during the Union Treaty negotiations between both England and Scotland in 1706. Robert Burns then later immortalised these events in his poem “such a parcel of rogues in a nation” which claimed that Scotland had been “bought and sold for English gold”. This outtake has persisted so much that it was used for the subject of Christopher Whitley’s seminal work during 1994. This

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    “The Rape of Europa” is a painting by the Italian artist Titian (Tiziano Vecelli), painted between 1560-62 in Venice. The work is inspired by a story from Ovid’s Metamorphoses about one of Zeus’ abduction of Europa. Zeus, also known as Jupiter, transforms himself into a beautiful white bull and joins a herd grazing near the seashore. When Europa came over to him, Zeus enticed her to climb onto his back. He then seized the opportunity and rode into the sea towards Crete while Europa clung to

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    Growing up I always had a particular compassion towards people and their stories particularly children. I always enjoyed caring for them and I even took time volunteering and helping out in our schools crèche. It was something I didn't mind doing and quite frankly enjoyed. Having a baby sister of my own and twin cousins of the same age, I was always set the task of entertaining them and caring for them in all means possible when others couldn't. As time went on I grew more and more attached to children

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    The Spanish Armada The Spanish Armada, also called the Invincible Armada (infra), and more correctly La Armada Grande, was a fleet (I) intended to invade England and to put an end to the long series of English aggressions against the colonies and possessions of the Spanish Crown; (II) it was however all but destroyed by a week's fighting and a disastrous cruise; (III) this led to the gradual decadence of the maritime power of Spain; (IV) Catholics on the whole supported

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    I have been exposed to dentistry all my life due to both of my parents being trained as Dental practitioners and owning their own dental practice. As a result I was often in the practice on work days and was fascinated by the different procedures that were done as well as how small procedures done by a dentist can improve a person’s quality of life. At a young age this was especially profound to me and I witnessed first-hand the close relationship that forms between a Dentist and their patients

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    he was eventually defeated and all of England was subjugated under Canute the Great of Denmark until Edward the Confessor reclaimed England for the house of Wessex. Norman Conquest In 1606, the conquesting began its decline with the Viking age. Duke William, the bastard of Normandy, more commonly called William the conqueror, conquered all of England

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    It is evident that teamwork is fundamental, and that a dental team’s morale has to be maintained at a high level. Something, which attracted me further. My team working skills have been illustrated by my participation in Duke of Edinburgh and being a part of Naatya East – a Bollywood and Bharatnatyam dance group. I’ve danced for many charity events such as the Ipswich Mela and for Barnardo’s at the Royal Albert Hall and the Wembley Stadium. Being a part of a team and family has

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    Le Morte D ' Arthur

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    In the novel, Le Morte d’Arthur by Thomas Malory, Malory recounts the popular tale of King Arthur and the noble knights of the round table. However, Malory mirrored the Arthurian court in disposition to the current government by analyzing his ties to politics and life experiences. England encountered many difficulties during the 1500s and 1600s, for it was constantly in war while fearing its own revolution within its own government. Sir Thomas Malory lived dangerously as he constantly participated

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    clans had advanced only as far as Inverary which the clans failed to ake, the clan abandoned the siege in favour of joining Mar’s eastern force the battle of sheriff Muir. Mar’s indecisiveness cost the Stuart a lot because Mar waited for the French and duke of Berwick help. He delayed the marching to the south from the strongholds in the southern highland which was important part of the rising prior to the battle 4,000 pounds of Jacobites gun powder were seized by the Whig magistrate of Aberdeen on thieve

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    Position: Property Consultant Responsibilities include prospecting potential buyers and vendors, engaging with local solicitors to provide information required to progress conveyances, and fulfilling the day-to-day needs of clients. Since returning to Hunters in July 2017, I have generated over £8000 in revenue. I feel this is due to my proclivity toward client-focused professions, despite being away for extended periods I am able to assimilate quickly into the role and continue my function as required

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