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Interplay - An Architecture School for Duke University
… involves a project, an architecture school for Duke University, and examines the idea of composition as a type of â structured play.â Structured play is used as a method to study reciprocal relationships in architecture. This exploration focuses on the relationship between inside and outside in …
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The Duke of Wellington and the people, 1819-1832
At the end of 1818 the first duke of Wellington returned to Britain after making his name and fortune on the continent. Despite primarily being remembered as a military hero and diplomat, his excursion into party politics upon joining Lord Liverpool's cabinet constituted a second career that …
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The Character and Military Abilities of the First Duke of Buckingham
… Charles I of England, George Villiers, the First Duke of Buckingham. Though he was the most powerful figure in England during the period from 1624 to 1628, perhaps his role in shaping the history of the English nation in the seventeenth century has not been properly appreciated. Buckingham is …
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The Attempted Impeachment of the First Duke of Buckingham in 1626
On August 24, 1628, George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham and Lord Admiral of England was murdered in Portsmouth. His murderer, John Felton, stated his motivation in murdering the duke was that, "he believed he should do God good service if he killed the duke." Many members of Parliament two years …
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John Dudley, Earl of Warwick and Duke of Northumberland, 1502-1553
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The Architectural Patronage of John, 2nd Duke of Montagu (1690-1749)
… architectural projects of John Montagu, 2nd Duke of Montagu (1690-1749). Montagu held key offices at court and in the military as Master of the Great Wardrobe (1709-49) and Master-General of the Board of Ordnance (1740-42, 1742-49), and was an important patron of learned societies, Huguenots, …
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The duke of Ormond, the Popish Plot, and the Exclusion Crisis, 1677-82.
… Scotland to expose the tensions inherent in the duke of Ormond’ s position as lord lieutenant of Ireland; second by highlighting the dynamics of instability that distorted his position during such periods and finally by outlining how the duke of Ormond undertook to manage such tensions and …
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Walkability: Suburban plaza Revitalization- A case study of Improving Walkability along Duke Street
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition regarding the importance of walkability in urban design. Walking, as the most common form of physical activity, has gained recognition for its numerous benefits. While walkability has been extensively studied by urban designers, there is a gap …
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A Game That Cannot Be Won: Media Framing of the Duke Lacrosse Rape Scandal
… 13, 2006 in Durham, North Carolina, some of the Duke lacrosse players decided to throw a party. For this particular party, a group of Duke players decided to hire some strippers. Although the night started out harmless enough, the end result was two angry African American women leaving the house …
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The life and works of Hsieh Ling-yün, Duke of Kʻang-lo, 385-433 A.D
Hsieh Ling-yun ($85-4-33) is a figure of considerable importance in the history of the Six Dynasties period* As poet, Buddhist philosopher and translator he exercised an important influence over the thought and culture of his time. As a member of one of the leading families of that era his life …
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The life and works of Hsieh Ling-yün, Duke of Kʻang-lo, 385-433 A.D
Hsieh Ling-yun ($85-4-33) is a figure of considerable importance in the history of the Six Dynasties period* As poet, Buddhist philosopher and translator he exercised an important influence over the thought and culture of his time. As a member of one of the leading families of that era his life …
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Race Reform in the Early Twentieth Century South: The Life and Work of Willis Duke Weatherford.
<p>Willis Duke Weatherford, a liberal pioneer in Southern race reform, argued that the ethics of Christianity obligated Southerners to address the social and economic problems faced by blacks in the early twentieth century. His strategy for improving race relations centred on educating Southerners …
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Political Writing and Enlightened Monarchy in Wuerttemberg During the Reign of Duke Karl Eugen, 1744--1793
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"""Issue of the late civill wars"": James, duke of York and the government of Scotland, 1679-1689"
… of Charles II's reign. A Roman Catholic, James, duke of York was successful and popular in that traditionally Presbyterian country and was able to build up a solid core of loyal support for the monarchy and for himself. The manner in which he did this is one of the subjects of this work.
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