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    Introduction: David Jones, it an iconic and the oldest trading department store in Australia. The first David jones store was opened in 1838 in Sydney by a welsh merchant, David Jones with a aim to sell most unique goods and offer customers the finest brands. It is not only Australia’s oldest department store but one of the oldest department stores in the world still merchandising with its original name. Till today it’s using same business aim and expanded to 35 stores, 2

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    John Snow was well known for his support with the cholera outbreak during the 17th century, but this essay covers other issues during the 18th century. This essay covers the issues surrounding chloroform, the resolution, how society was affected and how this now contributes to society during the 21st century. Also, how John Snow was able to contribute to the situation. .Covering the issues surrounding chloroform, the resolution, how society was affected and how this now contributes to society during

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    In total 23,002 British civilians died and 32,138 wounded. There were many factors that contributed to the affect of the battle and the civilians. Some of the components included the Channel Battle, importance of airpower, deadly bombings and the London Blitz.These attributes affected British civilians on a large extent. For three and a half months the Luftwaffe and the Royal Airforce fought over Britain in a life threatening

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    Pre French Revolution: fabric used in the clothing was colorful, bright, and expensive they used materials like ribbon, silk, and lace. Boys would wear gowns with trousers under until they were 12, Girls would wear gowns, and Oder women would wear dresses with corsets accentuating their curves, men would wear trousers, vets, pants, shirts and clothes made of silk and bright colors. Men’s trousers were above knee level. Women’s clothing was stiff, and uncomfortable. French Revolution: During the

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    In the book The Ghost Map, cholera was going into a massive outbreak in London during 1854. The story begins as one of the characters, baby Lewis, Contracts cholera, and when the mother washes diapers and cleans for the baby, she throws the water into the street. This leads to the outbreak. While the Board of Health believed the smell of the city was the cause of the outbreak, there was another citizen who believed otherwise. Henry Whitehead was a doctor who began to specialize in anesthesiology

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    England changed hands from the Tudors to the Stuarts, the fire in Dorchester was almost symbolic. As the fire changed the shape of the city, so too would the Stuart’s rule on the people of the city. While not as prominent of a city as one such as London, Dorchester is one of many cities across England that reflect the change of the kingdom within its own existence. Towns and cities like Dorchester evolved just as the country did when reformers

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    Rios Film Review 1 Comparative Film Review: London and New York London and New York, are two of the top world cities. They play a major influence in the global economic system, because of their position in the world system of finance and trade (Macionis and Parrillo 2013, 8). London is a huge metropolis, with a heavily populated center and adjacent communities which has a high degree of economic and social integration (Macionis and Parrillo 2013, 6) London dominates southern England and covers over

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    England, 1837, King William IV dies and a young woman named Victoria is crowned Queen of the United Kingdom. Little did people know, this was the beginning of the Golden Age of England. Her 64 year reign led to some of the most prosperous times in her country’s history. Queen Victoria, written by Lytton Strachey, details the life of Victoria and England. Strachey was known as a founding member of the Bloomsbury Group and the author of Eminent Victorians when he wrote Queen Victoria. He is said

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    The Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, Great Wall of China, Taj Mahal, and Bristol, all have at least one thing in common: they are great places to visit. While Bristol may not be as popular as the other places mentioned, it definitely has played an important role and been an interesting place to visit. Reaching all the way back into Bristol’s historical roots and origins, ever since its beginnings, it has been a popular destination for many. Through history, the it has been known as a stopping post

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    Sexism In Our Society

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    Globe, a global magazine that is issued to the many parts of the world has been and is still a well-known magazine. The issue contains current world events, ads that help businesses thrive through Globe international subscriptions, and games for those in need of a happy moment. Almost every country has an issue of the Globe even if it is current or old, and through global subscriptions, Globe magazine thrived. Their magazines may have received critics over the years, but Globe has managed to overcome

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