Essays Tagged: "accomplishments"

Divine Status - The accomplishments of Michelangelo and why he is truly one of the greatest artists of all time.

The accomplishments of Michelangelo and why he is truly one of the greatest artists of all time good att ... rdinals,painters, and poets. He was widely awarded the epithet "divine" because of hisextraordinary accomplishments. He expressed his view of the world through his artand impressed many generations by ...

(3 pages) 346 7 4.5 Mar/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Artists

The Mercury Program

Brief overview of the accomplishments of the Mercury missions. Excellent Work. Good Research and Facts.Project Mercury, th ...

(2 pages) 72 0 4.6 Dec/1996

Subjects: Science Essays > Astronomy

Galileo Galilei

which I will be writing will discuss the life, discoveries, and the modern impact of the scientific accomplishmentsof Galileo Galilei. Born in Pisa, Italy in 1564, Galileo entered Pisa University as a ... e Earth, the parabolic path of projectiles,and the law that all bodies have weight. Among his other accomplishments was the improvement of the refracting telescopein 1610 and his advocacy of the Coper ...

(8 pages) 298 0 4.7 Oct/1996

Subjects: Science Essays > Physics

Aeneas: the Man, the Myth, the Legend

he pinnacle of its empire, it stretched from most of Europe to Northern Africa and Asia Minor. Such accomplishments were shaped by many great leaders of that time period including, but not limited to, ...

(5 pages) 115 2 3.5 Mar/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies

Beauty and women...in society..the beauty myth

e all too often described in terms of looks, rather than what they think or what they do. A woman's accomplishments are often based upon her physical appearance rather than her personality or possible ...

(4 pages) 572 9 4.5 Mar/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies

Sophocles:The Legend of Greek Tragedy

thenian author, typified the ancient Greek ideal that a man, no matter what his other ambitions and accomplishments, should live fully in the present (Robinson 1). Sophocles exemplified living in the ...

(4 pages) 168 0 4.6 Apr/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Greek Language & Literature

American and Nigerian Culture, similarities and dissimilarities

ped, rivalry among towns/villages, and the attainment of manhood or maturity through experiences or accomplishments.Contrary to the similarity of the cultures, there are also some basic differences. O ...

(2 pages) 105 0 3.4 Nov/1996

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

To Tell or to Lie, a look at ancient philosophy

many ways of getting the things that we want. The way most people would like to believe that their accomplishments were achieved is through hard work and sweat. However, that is not how it works, bec ...

(3 pages) 105 2 4.7 Nov/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy > Classical Philosophy

On Walt Whitman's Crossing the Brooklyn Ferry

ext to impossible whenevery other human is competing for the same recognition withtheir own similar accomplishments. The suggestion that Whitmanoffers as a means of becoming distinguished, or obtainin ... them, were they not in reality meagre [sic]?' It wouldbe hard for any person to measure their self-accomplishments onthe planetary scale which Whitman is speaking of. The secondverse of the poem intr ...

(3 pages) 121 1 4.0 Oct/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Poetry

Being a Hero, an essay on the Aeneid and how the gods make a hero who he is Sometimes a little wordy,

Thesis: Despite his accomplishments and the glory associated with his life, Aeneas only achieves the status of hero thro ... thout a price, though; he must endure the things heroes endure to become what they are. Despite his accomplishments and the glory associated with his life, Aeneas only achieves the status of hero thro ...

(6 pages) 119 1 4.4 Feb/1997

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology

My search for a meaningful existence

my generation, which has been defined by its disillusionment, apathy and inaction, rather than its accomplishments, beliefs or ideologies. Escapism is the safety mechanism that enables our flight fr ... my generation, which has been defined by its disillusionment, apathy and inaction, rather than its accomplishments, beliefs or ideologies. Escapism is the safety mechanism that enables our flight fr ...

(19 pages) 453 0 3.3 Oct/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

Milton Friedman, his theory and work.

ant part in helping to solve the economy problems of the world. You've probably heard all about his accomplishments and awards he has received, but what about how Milton Friedman played a very importa ...

(4 pages) 214 0 3.3 Mar/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

Modern European History. Speaks of Paul Valery and what he meant by saying that Europe doubted itself profoundly

But little did they know, as a result of the war, total warbroke out and crushed all the hopes and accomplishments that the people hadestablished. This shocking reality was unbearable and uncomprehen ... uggested that 'Europe doubted itselfprofoundly' because of all the lost of all optimistic ideas and accomplishments.People did not have to strength or will to believe in themselves anymore. They weret ...

(3 pages) 62 0 4.8 Apr/1997

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

An Essay on wheather or not Mary Reiby should be on the $20 note.

not be one of the most recognised Australian icons, but in her lifetime certain achieved many great accomplishments. She came out to Australia as a convict on the ship "The Royal Admiral" after being ...

(5 pages) 37 0 4.2 May/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers

How women were treated during the enlightment. A very opiniated paper

housewife rather than looking for comets. This shows how many men did not show any respect for the accomplishments of women. This document goes with no other.Gottfried Leibniz, a male German mathemat ... an in the same area. This shows how a small amount of men had showed respect toward women for their accomplishments. This document goes with no other.An interesting statement made by Johann Theodor Ja ...

(3 pages) 47 2 3.0 Jul/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

An imaginative story written in the style of Kate Chopin's "The Storm"

ay had arrived. It seemed like it would never come. It was a day of release, a day to recognize her accomplishments, and a day to look forward to the future. She was finally about to walk onto that st ...

(3 pages) 105 2 4.2 Jul/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Rush Limbaugh

ings that have built him up to the "political preacher" you see today. Rush's early life, his major accomplishments, and his personal life are just a few of the characteristics that make Rush the lead ... was encouraged to speak his mind, and form the style he has today.Rush Limbaugh has had many great accomplishments through his life as well. "Rush is viewed as having single-handedly saved AM radio, ...

(4 pages) 46 0 3.0 Jan/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

A report on Marie Curie.

the most notable scientists in the history of the subject. Her achievements were unprecedented, her accomplishments were innumerable, and her life was a model for all others to follow after her. Madam ... g the first woman to ever receive that honor for her achievements.Marie's life was filled with many accomplishments, and also many firsts. She was the first to use the term radioactivity for this phen ...

(5 pages) 103 1 4.7 Oct/2002

Subjects: Science Essays > Physics

Natural Resources and managment

 Question one        Cultural resources are the traces of all past activities and accomplishments of peoplethat includes designated historic districts, archeological sites, build ... help us understand other cultures, appreciate architecture and engineering,and learn about past accomplishments. Furthermore, they offer educational and recreationalopportunities and provide l ...

(2 pages) 94 0 5.0 Feb/1997

Subjects: Science Essays > Environmental Science

Government Funding For The Arts

a whole, explains our culture. Future historians will look back at these things and judge us by our accomplishments in these areas. When we look back in history, we recall it through the greatest past ...

(3 pages) 128 0 3.4 Jan/1996

Subjects: Art Essays