Dutch Republic In 1650 the Dutch Republic had become a commercial‚ financial‚ and naval powerhouse‚ which led to other European nations recognizing it as the banking and trading center of Europe. Leading to its commercial success was the monopoly on trade routes in the North Sea. However during the 17th and 18th centuries the Dutch Republic began to decline due to their loss of control in the North and Atlantic Seas and the significant loss of manpower due to European wars. This led to an overall
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North Europe and South Europe There are many countries that are considered by many people to be alike‚ but honestly they are totally different. The examples are easy to find in western countries where it seems that they share common qualities like language origins‚ appearance and so on. However in detail‚ it is hard to tell that they are similar. The countries‚ in particular‚ North Europe and South Europe are the best example. They both are appertained by many countries but the difference
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When Grendel fights Beowulf‚ the reader learns that the monster’s “time had come‚” and he will soon die. What does this idea say about the Danish belief in fate? Write a short essay in which you show how the belief in destiny influences the thoughts and actions of the characters. Provide several other examples from Beowulf to support your position.I think Grendel would go back to Herot and want revenge. He would want to kill Beowulf for trying to kill him. Grendel would not like the fact the someone
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Vikings and the Westward Expansion The Vikings were a sea-faring people from the North Western areas of Europe‚ specifically the area known as Scandinavia. Viking is actually a profession and not the actual type of people. The people were Norse and the term “Viking” in Norse equates to the English word “Pirate.” The Vikings were known throughout the European continent‚ specifically along the coastal countries. They were known for their quick attacks on coastal cities and monasteries to plunder
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The Vikings The Vikings were extraordinary mariners from modern-day northern Germany who traveled and settled in areas throughout Europe‚ Asia‚ and the north Atlantic islands from the late 800s to the early 1100s A.D. Because of their amazing ability to travel by sea‚ archaeologists have wondered if the Vikings ever reached North America. The Vinland Sagas are two Icelandic documents that contain information regarding the travels of Viking explorers in the Americas. These two documents are called:
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SHALINA MAE S. YAMAT 1A BSBA HRDM PROPER BUSINESS ETIQUETTE AND MANNERS IN SWEDEN Keep in mind that Swedish culture is calm and reserved. Please respect the personal space of your Swedish colleagues. Avoid standing too close‚ speaking too loudly or gesturing too passionately. Please avoid using superlatives‚ as this is a sign of insincerity. By demonstrating proficiency in Swedish business etiquette‚ you will impress your colleagues and demonstrate your aptitude in the business world. Swedish
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Clemenceau‚ the Vampire Interpreting a cartoon How do I interpret this cartoon? ‘Clemenceau the Vampire’ From the German newspaper Kladderadatsch (July 1919) 1. Context – what was happening at the time? 2. Content – what is happening in the cartoon? 3. Comment – what is the meaning of the cartoon? Context – what was happening at the time? • Germany had just been defeated in WWI. • The Treaty of Versailles was signed in1919. • It had been written by the ‘Big Three’ and imposed on Germany
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Loyalty‚ courage and honor are all traits that define the greatness in a person‚ but to obtain all of these attributes is very difficult. To be loyal is to give unending support towards someone or something. When a person is courageous‚ he or she is brave in a way that is heroic. Honor is having high respect and admiration. In the novel The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff‚ protagonist Marcus Aquila shows flawless loyalty‚ courage and honour throughout the book. Marcus’ loyalty shines through
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Vikings: Longship trade Vikings originated from Scandinavia. They were known for their skilled craftsmanship and boat building. The Viking Age lasted between 800-1150 A.D.. Vikings were great explorers and sailors. The backbone of their age came from trade with other countries‚ and they were able to easily trade with other countries due to the various bodies of water they had access to‚ such as: rivers‚ oceans‚ streams‚ and lakes. The Vikings trade also benefited from the Longships they built
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4‚ June 2013 Merchants and Trade/Norse Literature The ancient Norse are‚ still today‚ recognized as great traders and travellers from 789 AD to 1100 AD‚ just after the battle of Hastings. The way the Vikings traded was rather similar to the way of others; only they travelled and traded in mass groups. Although most trading took place around the Scandinavian coast‚ international trading grew quickly and attracted merchants from all over Europe‚ the Arab states and even Asia. Merchants weren’t
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