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  • The Life of Sir Thomas More

    The Life of Sir Thomas More

    The Life of Sir Thomas More Thomas More was born on February 7, 1478. His life is chronicled in historic writing. He was well schooled and very self-disciplined. His accomplishments throughout his life were, and still are, amazing. More was liked and respected by many. Thomas More came into existence on Milk Street in London. He was born to a privileged family. Having not been born of royalty made his accomplishments, deeds and offices held

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    Submitted: March 19, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Sir Thomas Mores' Utopia

    Sir Thomas Mores' Utopia

    Courtney Moore Mrs. Ramos Part One Composition II Journals "Utopia" Sir Thomas Mores' Utopia is a story in which the author describes, in his opinion, the model society. His main focus is to show us a world without poverty, greed, or crime. The heart of this society is based on the fact that there is no such thing as class or inequality; socially, economically, or otherwise. More tells us of a Utopian society that shares

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    Submitted: April 13, 2009 By: Janna
  • Sir Thomas More’s Childhood

    Sir Thomas More’s Childhood

    Sir Thomas More: Scholar, Statesman, and Martyr Instability remained a common theme throughout English history, especially in the years of 1400-1600. The King's reign of England would usually determine the stability of the realm. When wars broke out, taxes were increased and society became unstable. Those who appeased the King were placed above others, while those who dissatisfied him would meet the blade. That was well understood by the people in the realm of England.

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    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Yan
  • Sir Thomas More and Utopia

    Sir Thomas More and Utopia

    Sir Thomas More and Utopia One of my favorite movies of all time is Ever After: A Cinderella Story. It is a 1998 film adaption of the fairy tale Cinderella and stars Drew Barrymore as the lead female character named Danielle de Barbarac. Danielle’s mother dies very early in her life and as a result Danielle and her father are very close. Her father remarries a baroness with two daughters. Shortly after, her father dies

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    Submitted: February 13, 2010 By: Andrew
  • Sir Thomas Blamey and the Greece Campaign

    Sir Thomas Blamey and the Greece Campaign

    In March of 1941 Sir Thomas Blamey was sent by Field Marshall Lord Wavell to lead the Allied troops into Greece to protect it from invasion by the Germans. Blamey felt from the outset that the protection of Greece was a lost cause and that the Allies should concentrate on the defense of Crete. However, Wavell sent him and several units, which included Australians and New Zealanders, to Greece. Blamey believed that the Nazis would

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    Submitted: March 25, 2010 By: Edward
  • Utopia Written by Sir Thomas More

    Utopia Written by Sir Thomas More

    Labor in Utopia Utopia written by Sir Thomas More is a book about little island, its political structure, local population and their customs. Word “Utopia” was first mentioned by T. More in this book as a name of this little island. Utopia translated from Greek means “no place”. However, nowadays the word “utopia” is used as a common noun to determine perfect society. “Utopia” by Sir Thomas More consists of two books. The first book

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    Submitted: September 14, 2017 By: Aidana Bazarbayeva
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson was one of the influential founding fathers. Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States. Thomas Jefferson was the author of the Declaration of Independence. This document was a major achievement because it created the framework of a new country declaring its independence from England. This new country being the 13 colonies in the New World, headed at the time, by King George The Third. Jefferson's idea of the

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    Essay Length: 750 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 18, 2008 By: Jon
  • Thomas Edison - 1847 to 1931

    Thomas Edison - 1847 to 1931

    Thomas Edison (Inventor) 1847- 1931 Thomas Edison was born on February 11, 1847 in Milan, Ohio. He was a poor student and was often put down by his teacher because he was "slow" so his mother decided to take him out of school and home school him. She read him lots of books and was the main reason he became fascinated with mechanical and chemical experiments. At the age of ten he already had a

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    Essay Length: 375 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 18, 2008 By: Jon
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson In the thick of party conflict in 1800, Thomas Jefferson wrote in a private letter, "I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." This powerful advocate of liberty was born in 1743 in Albermarle County, Virginia, inheriting from his father, a planter and surveyor, some 5,000 acres of land, and from his mother, a Randolph, high social standing. He studied at

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    Submitted: January 7, 2009 By: Kevin
  • Thomas Cole

    Thomas Cole

    THOMAS COLE Landscape painting was extremely important during the middle of the nineteenth century. One of the leading practitioners of landscape painters in America was Thomas Cole. He visited many places seeking the "natural" world to which he might utilize his direct observations to convey the untainted nature by man to his audience. His works resolved to find goodness in American land and to help Americans take pride in their unique geological features created by

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." These famous lines of the Declaration of Independence was written in the front parlor of a second floor rented apartment by the American, Thomas Jefferson. These few words show what ideas and beliefs Thomas Jefferson stood for, and how he continuously fought for these words

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Stenly
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 to Peter and Jane Jefferson. His exact place of birth is not known. But it is believed to be about five miles outside of Charlottesville. He had ten brothers and sisters, but many of them died very young. Jefferson was one of two surviving sons. He was sandy-haired, tall, and awkward. His nickname was "Long Tom." He really enjoyed outdoor activities, especially riding, shooting, and canoeing. Jefferson

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Thomas Edison

    Thomas Edison

    Edison was born in the village of Milan, Ohio, on Feb. 11, 1847, and his family later moved to Port Huron, Mich. In his early life as a kid he played jokes on people and got into trouble. One time he set his father's barn on fire because he wanted to see what fire look like when it burned. His schooling was three months long because he quit when too many people made fun

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Thomas Jefferson: The Man, The Myth, and The Morality

    Thomas Jefferson: The Man, The Myth, and The Morality

    Thomas Jefferson was a man of the greatest moral character who has been excoriated routinely over the last 30 years by historical revisionists and presentists. His commitment to America and his vast contributions to the framing of society as it is today are overlooked in favor of base analysis of his character that, while not flawless, is that of a morally upright person who has deeply held convictions and lives by them. Jefferson was

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    Jefferson had destroyed political traditions. From his contradictions and defecting his priciples, Jefferson destroyed the political precedent and is a exemplatory hypocrite, which can be seen throughout his administration. Jefferson was an admired statesman who was grappling unsuccessfully with the moral issue of slavery. Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, opposed slavery his whole life, yet he never freed his own slaves. He championed Enlightenment principles, yet never freed himself of

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Fonta
  • President Thomas Jefferson 1801 - 1809

    President Thomas Jefferson 1801 - 1809

    President Thomas Jefferson 1801 - 1809 Thomas Jefferson came into presidency with the intentions of limiting the size and power of the central government. His success and failures in accomplishing this goal were many. Thomas Jefferson was America's third president in reign from 1801 – 1809, once tying in the presidential race with Aaron Burr, where the decision was made by the House of Representatives to choose Jefferson whom they thought was less dangerous than

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Thomas Jeff. Outline

    Thomas Jeff. Outline

    Lenora Spahn 9/22/00 Thomas Jefferson I. Thomas Jefferson A. Born- April 13, 1743 in Shadwell, Va. B. Died- July 4, 1826 II. Background A. Educational- College of William and Mary (1760-1762), 5 year apprenticeship studying law under George Wythe. B. Occupational- 1. Began to practice law on his own: representing small scale planters from western countries involving land claims and titles. 2. House of Burgesses, elected 1768: Opposed all forms of Parliamentary taxation and supprted

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Vika
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    The title of the book that I read is Thomas Jefferson by Norman K. Risjord. This book was published in 1994. The biography I read was Thomas Jefferson and it was very enlightening and informative. The story began in Shadwell, Virginia where Thomas Jefferson was born in 1743 and raised until he was approximately 18. Thomas Jefferson's parents were well off, but his father died when Thomas was 14. When Jefferson was 17 years old,

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Tommy
  • Thomas Edison

    Thomas Edison

    Thomas Edison Thomas (Alva) Edison was one of America's most important and famous inventors. Edison was born into a time and place where there wasn't much technological advancements. His inventions helped a lot of things quickly change in the world. His inventions contributed to many inventions today such as the night light, movies, telephones, and records and CDs. Edison is most famous for the development of the first electric light bulb. Like I said Edison

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    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Tommy
  • Thomas Paine - Being an Answer to Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution

    Thomas Paine - Being an Answer to Mr. Burke's Attack on the French Revolution

    Library: Historical Documents: Thomas Paine: Rights Of Man: Part The First -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Order The Rights of Man now. Part The First Being An Answer To Mr. Burke's Attack On The French Revolution -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- George Washington PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SIR, I present you a small treatise in defence of those principles of freedom which your exemplary virtue hath so eminently contributed to establish. That the Rights of Man may become as universal

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    Submitted: February 17, 2009 By: Steve
  • Thomas Paine

    Thomas Paine

    British-Amer. political philosopher. After an early life of failed prospects in England, he met B. Franklin, who advised him to emigrate to America. He arrived in Philadelphia in 1774 and helped edit the Pennsylvania Magazine. In January 1776 he wrote Common Sense, a 50-page pamphlet eloquently advocating independence; more than 500,000 copies were quickly sold, and it greatly strengthened the colonists' resolve. In the Amer. Revolution he served as a volunteer aide to Gen. N.

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    Submitted: February 17, 2009 By: Steve
  • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

    Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

    Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, as many know, is the prestigious author and creator of the sharp witted, fictional character of Sherlock Holmes. However, he had written on subjects other than that of his brilliant mystery stories. For example, he wrote historical novels such as The White Company, Sir Nigel, and Micah Clarke. There were many events in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's life that had a direct effect on why he became a writer and the

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    Submitted: February 18, 2009 By: Jack
  • Sir Donald Bradman

    Sir Donald Bradman

    Sir Donald Bradman Sir Donald Bradman, who dead at the age of 92, was the greatest cricketer of the 20th century and the greatest batsman ever lived. He was arguably the most famous athlete in the eyes of most Australians, as sports has played the major role in giving the young nation of Australia global standing, self-belief and a sense of identity. Sir Donald Bradman is an Australian sporting hero. His achievements on the cricket

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    Submitted: February 18, 2009 By: Jack
  • Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson

    Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 in Albermarle County, Virginia. He was born in a simple four-room house in Shadwell, Virginia, what is now Monticello. His father, Peter Jefferson, was a planter who was a bright, brave, and strong man. His mother was a very gentle lady. She was boring under one of the most distinguished families in the area. His family had prospered since the first Jefferson arrived in America from Whales

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    Submitted: February 18, 2009 By: Monika
  • Thomas Robert Malthus

    Thomas Robert Malthus

    Thomas Robert Malthus is one of the most controversial figures in the history of economics. He achieved fame chiefly from the population doctrine that is now closely linked with his name. Contrary to the late-eighteenth-century views that it was possible to improve people's living standards, Malthus held that any such improvements would cause the population to grow and thereby reverse these gains. Malthus also sparked controversy with his contemporaries on issues of methodology (by arguing

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    Submitted: February 26, 2009 By: Max

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