Essays Tagged: "victory"

Ancient Greek Olympics

ators. The course was about 630 feetlong 'or one stad-from which the word stadium was derived.' His victorywon him a wreath of olive leaves.That was in 776 BC and this year became very important to la ... ators. The course was about 630 feetlong 'or one stad-from which the word stadium was derived.' His victorywon him a wreath of olive leaves.That was in 776 BC and this year became very important to la ...

(20 pages) 193 0 3.7 Mar/1997

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies

The Rise of Muhammad and Islam

topped their advance into greaterEurope, he most likely did not know just how much of an effect his victory had on the history of notonly Europe, but of the known world. The fact that Islam may have o ...

(4 pages) 265 0 2.2 Oct/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > Middle Eastern History

Supernatural forces in Macbeth

ne side and won by another. Macbeth's fate is that hewill win the battle, but will lose his time of victory for the battle ofhis soul.After the prophecies of the witches' revealed the fate of Macbeth, ...

(3 pages) 84 0 4.1 Sep/1995

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare > Macbeth

Morale: The Strongest Weapon In a War - This essay is about morale and (1) Why We Need It, (2) Has It Done Any Good? and (3) Techniques (4) Other Opinions

s and feelings have any place in a war, but I think it is extremely crucial. You need to believe in victory! Many people quit because they want to be good, but it just won't happen. Same thing for the ... I'll tell you. The soldier will not fight at all if he has no reason to. He/She does not believe in victory! Now give him/her a reason. Give him/her hope. Tell the soldiers that they can win this batt ...

(2 pages) 109 1 4.5 Mar/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith

Should Pro Players be paid so much??

.S. men's hockey team, which seemed to treat the Olympics like an extended spring break. Their only victory was an unimpressive win over Belarus. Most of the players were at night clubs for extended p ...

(3 pages) 49 0 4.2 Apr/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sports

Heroes, An essay on the epic, The Odyssey

things, I mean epicheroes always do something so great, like take twenty men on, or lead an army to victory.Everyday heroes seem to be more realistic and do something that's great, but its notwritten ...

(3 pages) 106 0 3.4 Nov/1995

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Classical Studies > Mythology

Psychologial Motivation

best because of the bonds made out on the playing field between two rivals in an attempt to achieve victory and receive the distinction of being declared 'The Winner.'Winning and losing isn't everythi ...

(4 pages) 200 0 3.0 Oct/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

The Life of Charlemagne

comparable to that of the one ruled by Julius Caesar. Charlamagne led many of his armies battle to victory on the battle field himself and was on of the most respected generals and eventually dictato ...

(5 pages) 155 4 3.9 Mar/1997

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

The Evolution of Warfare Throughout the Renaissance to the Age of Religious Wars

Theywere (are) as omnipresent as war itself. They have been both the cause of war andthe key to the victory. There is a direct correlation between warfare and alliances.Throughout this time, alliances ... ged both outcomes and styles of fighting, especiallycountries whose archers were a major key to the victory, such as England. Their Welshlong-Bowman were no match to the French artillery. The Artiller ...

(5 pages) 97 0 3.8 Dec/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Bookreport on: "Spring Victory.

Spring VictoryBook ReportFinding main ideaThe main idea of the short story is about a boy and his family. T ...

(4 pages) 29 0 5.0 Jan/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Poetry commentary on 'success is counted sweetest' by Emily Dickinson

writes "Not one of all the purple Host Who took the Flag today Can tell the definition So clear of Victory" (Lines 5-8) and this paints a picture of the victor in the war, who does not understand to ... this paints a picture of the victor in the war, who does not understand to the full extent what his victory is, and just counts it as another victory. The defeated, however, is in 'agony' and knows ho ...

(1 pages) 77 1 5.0 Feb/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Poetry

Strategies of War in Vietnam: Communism vs. America

wed a separation of North and South with the understanding that national elections would bring them victory and one unified country. Now once again they had to fight against foreigners for what was ri ... gotiations in the North and peace would ensue. He was convinced that expanding the war would assure victory, so in March of 1969 he agreed to allow B-52 raids of Cambodia to destroy the Viet Cong base ...

(16 pages) 213 0 4.3 Feb/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History

report is an overview on the Spanish American War and the Treaty of Paris

pireThe Spanish-American War was brought about over the Spanish policies in Cuba in 1898. America's victory in this war rose debate over the terms in the Treaty of Paris.People argued furiously over w ...

(2 pages) 98 1 3.6 Feb/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Wars

The saying "character counts" is examined in a contemporary perspective, and against historical examples.

t circles. In fact, as Berdyaev says, ?Character is the possession of power over oneself; it is the victory over slavery to oneself". So, what exactly is character? To me, character is choosing values ...

(4 pages) 58 0 3.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

The Killer Angels letter from Longstreet to his wife.

Washington, but Lee won't let me do that. He is going to send someone else instead. The failure of victory in this war will be Lee's fault.I was previously telling you about the attack on Ewell's arm ...

(2 pages) 47 0 2.3 Mar/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Did Britain benefit from her empire in the eighteenth century?

management and employment of her empire. It was clear that the empire had been crucial in Britain's victory over France in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars, but to assume that this was the sole a ...

(9 pages) 97 1 4.3 Apr/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Jewish Outlook on Abortion.

ont of the pro-life battle. We must make the miracle of Hanukkah happen again. That miracle was the victory of love over hate, truth over falsehood, holiness over the profane, righteousness over evil, ...

(15 pages) 136 4 1.0 May/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith

Assess the importance of the CPSU's internal policies in the defeat of Germany in the Great Patriotic War (WW1).

internal policies to defeat the Germans. It is argued that these internal were vital in the Soviets victory against Germany. Commencing in 1938, the third of the CPSU's five-year plans encouraged indu ... lisation, modernisation and nationalism, all of which were to play an important part in the Soviets victory over Germany. On the other hand it can be argued that there were other, more significant, fa ...

(7 pages) 33 0 3.0 May/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History > German History

Drug legalization.

drugs" metaphor leads inescapably to the conclusion that one weapon could bring us to the brink of victory--legalization. But most who discuss this option consider it surrender.How have we confused s ... ization. But most who discuss this option consider it surrender.How have we confused surrender with victory? Let's start by looking at the "war on drugs" metaphor closely, and define some "war" terms. ...

(4 pages) 104 1 3.8 May/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

"The Fish" by Elizabeth Bishop.

ficent the fish is, and also how she feel. Through her words in the poem, we can see the feeling of victory, proud, are mixed with pity for the fish.In the poem "The Fish", we can divide into two part ... Finally, the last part of the poem is about the poet's feeling. She kept staring at the fish, allow victory to "fill up" herself. Her feeling was like "the little rented boat from the pool of bilge, w ...

(4 pages) 163 0 4.0 May/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American