Sovereign Military Order of Malta Essays

  • Function of Biopower

    1489 Words  | 3 Pages

    the series of work Apparatus of Sovereign Power as Mechanisms of Control, are the functions of biopower (a term devised by French philosopher Michel Foucault which applies to the concept of controlling populations and managing people1), the political mechanisms through which biopower operates, and the effects on identity and the physical self. In this small body of work, I have created four drawings in charcoal that make an attempt to mock scenarios in which sovereign states utilize mechanisms (in

  • Iron Curtain Cold War

    4037 Words  | 9 Pages

    occurred from 1939-1945. “For forty-years the Cold war was at the center of world politics. It dominated the foreign policies of two superpowers – United States and Soviet Union – and deeply affected the societies and their poitical, economic, and military institution”. (Painter & Leffler, 2005). In World War 2 we can see how the Axis alliances being defeated and the only super powers left is USSR and United States. Soviet Union before become the rival of US in Cold War used to be their allied in WW2

  • Reasons for Napoleon's Success

    7672 Words  | 16 Pages

    commander whom frequent victories had made illustrious; any other general would have injured his reputation by it". · By the use of theatrical and emotional language in his bulletins and Orders of the Day, Napoleon formed a special bond between himself and the army. He played on the ideas of military glory, of patriotism and of comradeship, while giving at the same time the impression that he had a deep paternal concern for his men. To this they responded with real devotion. ii) The Changing

  • Christianity as a Unifying Influence in the History of Europe

    6067 Words  | 13 Pages

    Christianity as a Unifying Influence in the History of Europe "Europe was a Christian creation, not only in essence but in minute detail" The above statement can perhaps best sum up the relationship between Christianity and Europe throughout the ages. Christianity has been the strongest single influence in the history of Europe. Regardless of the century, no discussion would be complete without reference being made, at least in small part, to the Church. It is true that in recent centuries