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The Street of Dreams -part 2 (Mikis Theodorakis)

Posted May 31st, 2012 at 04:11 PM by Solidaire
Updated February 2nd, 2013 at 03:32 AM by Solidaire

Opposite to the Ionian pillar of Hadzidakis' lyricism and grace, stands the Doric pillar of Theodorakis' epic and vibrant music. Those two are the most significant Greek composers and songwriters, and they have both marked, in their own way, the culture of modern Greece.

is a man overflowing with passion and creativity, having written innumerable songs, concerts, operas, but most significantly, having linked his music with the struggles for freedom and democracy....
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Buckinham Rebellion pt 2

Posted May 31st, 2012 at 01:42 PM by Crystal Rainbow

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Richard had announced that he would not proceed against any yeoman or commoner ‘thus abused by these Traitors, Adulterers, and Bawds. A price was put on the heads of the chief rebels for the capture of Buckingham was 1,000 pounds or lands worth £100 a year. For the capture of the Marquess of Dorset, Bishops of Ely and...
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Why is Abraham Lincoln an iconic and idealized figure in American society?

Posted May 31st, 2012 at 07:22 AM by ALincoln

I'm writing a term paper
about the topic "The myth Abraham Lincoln"
and I wanted to collect your personal opinions,
why would you say Abraham Lincoln is a legend for yourself?
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Was Western Europe wealthier than China before the 19th century?

Posted May 30th, 2012 at 05:45 PM by Guaporense
Updated June 2nd, 2012 at 09:45 PM by Guaporense

Some have argued that Europe was not wealthier than China at the eve of the industrial revolution, circa 1800 AD, that only after this date that Europe pulled ahead of China. It is also argued that before 1800 AD all societies had similar living standards and that only after 1800 that divergences in standards of living emerged. Well, we need to collect empirical data to verify such claims.

First, we start by with a quote of Adam Smith, from the late 18th century and thus before 1800...
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A Comparison of William Shakespeare's Sonnets

Posted May 30th, 2012 at 01:41 PM by Arete

William Shakespeare was a prominent playwright, poet and actor in Elizabethan England, writing in the late Renaissance. At the time of his death, Shakespeare had written or co-written thirty-eight plays and several volumes of poetry, including The Sonnets published in 1609. The Shakespearean sonnets are a unique addition to Shakespeare’s works, which enjoy continued prominence to the present day. They provide a way to look at Shakespeare through another medium in addition to his plays. They also...
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