Duke of Lorraine

between England and France in which France defended its’ crown against British rule. This war had a great impact on the people of each country. The origin of the war goes back to the conquest of William for England. In 1066 William, the Duke of Normandy, led an army into England. He won this battle and became the king of England. This was possible under feudalism. Feudalism is a form of social classification in which the members of an upper class are granted fifes, or pieces of land

The Great War is a very complex historical period. This war was based on alliances, new techniques of war, fronts of combat. The causes of the conflict come from a long time ago, in order to understand why the happened one must study the context, the background, and the conflicts between the countries who were implied in this war. The end of the 19th century was marked by an era in which the great European powers were on expansive missions, in the conquest of new lands. Colonialism exacerbated the

Artemisia Gentileschi is recognized as one of the most prominent and influential female artists of her age. Artemisia Gentileschi was born in 1593 in Rome, Italy; she was the daughter of a celebrated painter Orazio Gentileschi and Prudentia Montone and died in 1653 in Naples, Italy. She is considered one of the most influential female painters with a uniquely female perspective. She was a Baroque painter and the only female painter who was influenced by the works of Caravaggio- with whom she worked

How Do Pre 1914 Writers Create Mystery And Suspense In Their Short Stories? Common themes in the stories of the nineteenth century are horror, mystery and the unexplained. This is because in the Victorian times, people were concerned with problems such as superstition and witchcraft. Common features of Victorian short stories are paranoid characters. The stories ‘The Withered Arm’, ‘The Red Room’ and ‘The Signalman’ teach a modern audience the results and consequences of superstition and

Knights’’ (Joshua, David and Judas Maccabeus) and the ‘’Three Christian Knights’’ (King Arthur, Charlemagne and Godfrey of Bouillon. Godfrey was born in 1060 and he was the second son of the Count of Boulogne. He got the small duchy of the lower Lorraine from his maternal uncle and he had it taken from him by the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV. In 1096

all law, a deed contrary to Divine Law and Abhorrent to God, put on and wore men's garments and likewise armed herself as a man.”@@@ Joan of Arc, Known by many names, was born in the small town of Domremy, France (located close to the province of Lorraine) on January 6, 1431 (1). Her father (Jacques d'arc) was a peasant farmer in charge of village defense, and her mother taught her everything there was to know about the Catholic religion. She also had five other siblings. She kept to herself and frequently

literature. A style of music known as jazz represented the new, urban, unpredictable lifestyle. One of the greatest jazz singers of this time was Bessie Smith. She was a southerner and her recordings were rare for black performers during her time. Duke Ellington, whose legendary band played at the Cotton Club, personifies jazz. Charlie Parker and Billie Holiday would also record jazz music form the 1930’s until the 1950’s. Langston Hughes was one of the few poets that would combine both blues

literature. A style of music known as jazz represented the new, urban, unpredictable lifestyle. One of the greatest jazz singers of this time was Bessie Smith. She was a southerner and her recordings were rare for black performers during her time. Duke Ellington, whose legendary band played at the Cotton Club, personifies jazz. Charlie Parker and Billie Holiday would also record jazz music form the 1930's until the 1950's. Langston Hughes was one of the few poets that would combine both blues

most people would. Joan went to ask Robert to help her see the Dauphin. She tried again in 1428 and was sent away (19). Whilst Joan was waiting to speak to Robert for the third time, she made friends with many people who aided her mission. The Duke of Lorraine gave her money and a horse. Others helped her cut off all of her hair and dress like a man. When Joan went to visit Robert for the last time he finally agreed to help her with her plan (20). Before Joan could go on her trip to see the Dauphin

To begin with; Henry VIII was the King of England from April 21, 1509 until his death. King Henry VIII was born born on June 28th of 1491 in Palace of Placentia, Greenwich, in the United Kingdom. Henry VIII then later died on January 28th, 1547 in Palace of Whitehall, London, in the United Kingdom. His parents were Elizabeth of York and Henry VII. Henry became king when he was just eighteen years old. He was known for his love of hunting and dancing. (“Henry VIII”. BBC News.) Henry was known as