Essays Tagged: "iron fist"

Louis XIV

V was a good leader for many reasons, some of which willcome out in this essay. Louis ruled with an iron fist, he didn't let anyone mess withFrance, and if they did , he made them suffer. Second, Loui ... of France, particularly the more richer ones who thought they were abovethe law.Louis ruled with an iron fist he didn't let anyone mess around withFrance, if anyone had the guts to even think about ch ...

(4 pages) 117 0 4.4 Dec/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Louis XIV

V was a good leader for many reasons, some of which willcome out in this essay. Louis ruled with an iron fist, he didn't let anyone mess withFrance, and if they did , he made them suffer. Second, Loui ... of France, particularly the more richer ones who thought they were abovethe law.Louis ruled with an iron fist he didn't let anyone mess around withFrance, if anyone had the guts to even think about ch ...

(4 pages) 51 0 5.0 Dec/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Civil Rights Movement.

ol segregation was not instantly demolished. Many whites and politicians fought this battle with an iron fist. However, the Supreme Court ruled that segregated schools were unconstitutional; the first ...

(2 pages) 136 1 4.0 Jun/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Killing Time in Carter County.

e country, where the rule of law does not exist, and a place where inbred families are ruled by the iron fist of their patriarchs. Men sit on their front porches waiting to see an interloper to shoot ...

(14 pages) 46 1 4.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Russian History: Ivan the Terrible: Was he simply a tyrant gone mad or was there method in his madness.

So thequestion arises, was Ivan truly the terrible murdered rulinghis people with the sword and an iron fist, or was theremore to his rule than violence?Ivan was born August 25th, 1530 to Grand Princ ...

(6 pages) 59 1 3.0 Jan/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

An in depth analysis of Pesident Wilson and the policies that he supported during his time as an american president

he Jews, Armenians, Ukrainians and Poles. So looking into the future with an unbreakable ego and an iron fist, Wilson drafted his plan.Before the war even ended, President Wilson had his plan for peac ...

(4 pages) 41 0 3.5 Apr/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers

Assess the extent and impact of Muhammad's influence on the society at the time, and his role as the founder of the Islamic Faith.

ffered security, a sense of identity, and support to its members, although ruling over them with an iron fist; and constantly warring with enemy tribes for supremacy and dominance. Each of the tribes ...

(5 pages) 48 1 4.5 Aug/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Islam

Alexander the great web quest: Alexander's successes

land, and neutralized any future threats. Because of his sheer power alone, he ruled Greece with an iron fist through fear of him. He proved himself most worthy by stripping Darius III of all of his p ...

(2 pages) 57 0 5.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Everyone Is Equal? The World Is Fair?

t, but that was always the truth in the past. Men wanted to be kings, to rule over subjects with an iron fist, or possibly with the soft compassion of gossamer silk. With the kingdoms gone, and we tur ... front door, or from a big box retailer, who caters to your needs, in a relaxing, non-offensive, environment? The point I am trying to make at this point in time should be obvious. You may not be brou ...

(3 pages) 27 0 4.3 Mar/2005

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Brief History of Russia

d to submit to socialism as they experienced two massive man-made famines within a decade under the iron fist of Communism.With thorough planning, complete organization, and massive support from the d ...

(4 pages) 29 0 0.0 May/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers

The Declaration of Independence

and political uncertainties. At a time when a king by the name of King George the III ruled with an iron fist, uncaring to a civilization he never knew. A group of men, from all over the new world, jo ...

(4 pages) 139 2 4.3 Jan/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Chicago Black Sox Scandal (Brief Summary)

eived. Comiskey's was very selfish when it came to salaries and also liked to rule his team with an iron fist. The White Sox owner paid one of his greatest stars, outfielder "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, on ...

(2 pages) 21 0 4.0 Sep/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Vietnam

this power. With its defeat came the supremacy of Great Britain. For centuries China ruled with an iron-fist over all of Asia, until Japan emerged as a rival for this power in the late eighteen-hundr ...

(8 pages) 45 0 5.0 Dec/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History

Title: Stalin's methods of reaching goals compared to Gandhi's.

challenged the ideas of basic human rights and freedoms. Nicknamed "Man of Steel," he ruled with an iron fist, slaughtering those who opposed his ideas and his regime. In his early years, he protested ...

(2 pages) 2827 0 5.0 Mar/2007

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

The Golden Civilization

ypt) They were never known for their understanding and kindness but much more for their cruelty and iron fist grip hold on their kingdom. Through this power came many riches from jewelry to elaborate ...

(5 pages) 12 0 0.0 Apr/2001

Subjects: History Term Papers

Analysis Of The Fall Of Ferdinand Marcos

d term, corruption in his administration was rampant. For 20 years he ruled the Philippines with an iron fist, and amassed a personal fortune. According to all sources, he managed to prolong his term ...

(10 pages) 20 0 0.0 Jan/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

The Russian Revolution

empire, ruled by an absolute monarch known as the Czar (emperor). The Czar ruled his empire with an iron fist, forming an army sworn to defend him and placing his own political police in almost every ...

(5 pages) 13 0 0.0 Nov/2001

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

The relationship between snowb

f his fellow animal… until Napoleon stepped in. Napoleon was a leader who led with an iron fist. A fist he used to secretly abuse his fellow animal. He began by raising several ferocious ...

(2 pages) 4 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Canadian Aristocrats

h. In the past, such rulers, whether kings or high priests, warlords or dictators, governed with an iron fist. And often their harsh rule provoked violent revolutions that sent them to the gallows or ... r cannot be exercised without inflicting harm on the powerless, on their communities, and on the environment. Poverty, income disparities, homelessness, sickness, illiteracy, slave labour, air and wat ...

(6 pages) 994 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

The History of Vietnam

this power. With its defeat came the supremacy of Great Britain. For centuries China ruled with an iron-fist over all of Asia, until Japan emerged as a rival for this power in the late eighteen-hundr ...

(8 pages) 29 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science