Wilhelm von Gloeden Essays

  • The Perverse World of Anthony Goicolea

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    The Perverse World of Anthony Goicolea In 1999 the Rare Gallery in New York City showcased the first solo exhibition by a young Cuban American photographer. “You and What Army” comprised an intriguing series of large mural-size photographs, portraying teenage boys engaged in “lax” and playful behavior. What was most striking, however, was that, on closer inspection, all the boys in the photographs appeared to have the same countenance: that of the artist. Anthony Goicolea (b. 1971) has the

  • Paideia as Bildung in Germany in the Age of Enlightenment

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    the history of German philosophy, from the Medieval mystics to the secularization of the Enlightenment. Wilhelm von Humboldt's work at the end of the 18th century is a good example. He placed the idea of Bildung at the center of his work because it was rooted in a dynamic, transforming idea of the natural and human worlds while also being oriented toward a model of balance and perfection. Von Humboldt's interpretation of modernity is characterized by a strong emphasis on change as well as the need

  • Battle Of Lissa Essay

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    failed to do any damage to any of the Austrian ship while the Italians lost two of their battleships. The fleets were of a mix of unarmed sailing ships and armed ironclads. Commanded by Carlo_di_Persano for the kingdom of Italy and commanded by Wilhelm von Tegetthof. The Austrian fleet won this battle because of decisive actions without hesitation, battle plan that was worked out in detail, bravery and skill of crews and, above all, resolved and brave admiral Tegetthof. Though Maximilian was no longer

  • Lafayette: Warrior, Philosopher, and Revolutionary Hero

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    escaped with only three casualties. During the Battle on Monmouth, Lafayette served again under General Greene. Though the result of the battle was indecisive, Lafayette’s implementation of strict military discipline (with the help of Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben) in his men proved effective. In addition, he proved to be a loyal subordinate of General Washington, by informing him of American General Charles Lee’s treachery. This information allowed Washington to bring his troops into battle soon

  • The Psychological Effects Of Valley Forge

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    anything to eat and how they must forage for food in order to survive the famine the camps faced. Clothing was also limited within the camps where soldiers didn’t have on socks or pants. Soldiers also faced the lack of disciplinary fighting and how Von Steuben came to Vale forge to lend a helping hand to help the soldiers become more discipline. Even the women and children tried in there little ways to help out the army by knitting clothes for them and selling them. What Effects did Valley Forge have

  • Baron Von Stueben

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    Baron Von Stueben Fredrich Von Steuben was born in Magedeburg Prussia, on Nov. 15, 1730, the son of a Prussian army officer. At the age of fourteen he served as a volunteer in the army, at the siege of Prague. By seventeen, he was an officer. In 1762 he served Frederick the Great. Von Steuben became Grand Marshal at Hohensollern-Hechingen, where he received the title of Baron from their Prince. The Prince developed substantial financial problems, and the Baron had find new employment. He left

  • American Republican Ideology

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    The republican ideology is a facet of the social fabric of the colonial citizens of America that may, arguably, have had the greatest affect on the struggle for independence and the formation of a constitutional form of government in the United States. The birth of the republican ideology, while impossible to place an exact date on, or even month, can be traced back more than a decade before the Revolutionary War. It can also be argued that this social machine began to function as a result of circumstances

  • The History of Homosexuality in the Military

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    Revolutionary War times (Powers, 2012). One of the well-known homosexual of the Revolutionary War era was Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben; he was General George Washington's chief of staff. When Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben reported to George Washington's staff, he had two young European assistants and their ages were seventeen. “Despite rumors about his parties, there never was an investigation of Von Steuben and he received a Congressional pension after the war” (Thomas, 2005). Homosexuals kept their relationships

  • If I Were A Soldier At Valley Forge Essay

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    “Heartily wish myself at home, my skin and eyes are almost spoil’d with continual smoke. A general cry thro’ the Camp this evening among the Soldiers, ‘No Meat! No Meat!’-the distant vales echo’d back the melancholy sound-’No Meat! No meat!’”(Dr. Waldo 151) It is 1777 and George Washington has brought his army of 7,00 men to Valley Forge to rest for the winter. As the season went on, the situation seemed to only get worse. Most soldiers enlisted for only 6-9 months at a time. Also, the government

  • Baron Von Steuben

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    The Prussian Baron von Steuben, being a newcomer to the Revolutionary cause in America, was in a position to see many of the deficiencies in military discipline and their causes. The reasons for his unique insight may have been due to the fact that he was distanced from the revolutionary ideals in America, and as a result, was able to better observe and understand them; and ultimately use them to shape his new and successful form of discipline in the Continental Army. Most of the commanders of the