My position is unswerving.

It doesn't have a past tense as it's not a verb.

Another word for the word unswerving is immovable, steady, steadfast, stable, unwavering, or firm.

unswerving loyalty and support

firm, steady, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwavering, staunch, unswerving

His unswerving dedication to nonviolent revolutionary change and his selfless commitment to serving the people of India.

What were the characteristics of the presidency of Thomas Jefferson?

credibility
Dependability, accuracy, honesty, steadfastness, fidelity, loyalty, trustworthiness...

Three things combine to give her power: # intense anger # unswerving dedication to her cause (the cause being a mix of revenge and an end to oppression) # knowledge and the willingness to use it ruthlessly

All Quiet on the Western Front is all about nationalism as Paul, a German soldier, discovers what nationalism means to him. He is taught that nationalism is a glorified version of war and defending your country. But then he goes to war and sees that nationalism is an unswerving dedication to one's homeland.

Unwavering is an adjective meaning "firm, solid, not moving, unable to be changed or redirected". It is often used to describe a person's belief or opinion on a topic. An example sentence would be "The senator's commitment to reducing the budget deficit was unwavering."

Faithful to law; upholding the lawful authority; faithful and true to the lawful government; faithful to the prince or sovereign to whom one is subject; unswerving in allegiance., True to any person or persons to whom one owes fidelity, especially as a wife to her husband, lovers to each other, and friend to friend; constant; faithful to a cause or a principle.

their willingness to defer to the wishes of Parliament.

their unswerving support of the monarchy.

their desire for revolution.

their desire for an authoritarian government.

their strong belief in the powers of their own provincial assemblies.

WHICH ONE OF THESE

Their strong belief in the powers of their own provinicial assemblies

Yes, she was a black woman. In your bible if you turn to song of Solomon 1:5... she says " A black girl i am..... this book of Solomon talks about an unswerving love of a Shulammite maiden for a sheperd boy in spite of king Solomon's attempts to win her for himself. Solomon talks about how beautiful she was, a companion etc. This is the proof scripture that she was a beautiful black woman.

I would begin by stating Websters definition- 1 : unswerving in allegiance: as a : faithful in allegiance to one's lawful sovereign or government b : faithful to a private person to whom fidelity is due c : faithful to a cause, ideal, custom, institution, or product. -Of what loyalty is. Then i would use this definition to draw in an experience of mine that can illistrate what loyalty means to me by an example of something of my background relating to the position you are interviewing for. Good luck!

Isn't this like condemning a robbed man because his possession of money precipitated the evil act of robbery? Isn't this like condemning Socrates because his unswerving commitment to truth and his philosophical inquiries precipitated the act by the misguided populace in which they made him drink hemlock? Isn't this like condemning Jesus because his unique God consciousness and never ceasing devotion to God's will precipitated the evil act of crucifixion?

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Joshua the Son of Nun; an Ephraimite who ministered to Moses and was later appointed as his successor. (Ex 33:11; De 34:9; Jos 1:1, 2) The Scriptures portray Joshua as a bold and fearless leader, one who was confident in the certainty of God's promises, obedient to divine direction, and determined to serve God in faithfulness. By his life course we see that Joshua was brave and Courageous and his unswerving trust in God was rewarded. He is an inspiration to any who want to serve God. He was never afraid to go against the crowd and declare and do what was right.

As the "ideal" wife: she submits to Othello as opposed to the other women who are quite strong characters. Therefore her supposed infidelity is even more painful for Othello to believe and for the audience to witness the catastrophic events which follow this.

Theyre are two types of relationships in this scenario. Relationships in which couples accent eachother, or ones in which they balance eachother. Some people like partners who are similar to them, while others aim for total opposites, some even have a combination. To know if someone is the one you have to know what type of relationship you want. WOuld you rather someone who shares your interests or someone who can help broaden your horizons. Take a look at significant beliefs you hold and your stances, and see if your partner fits your view accordingly. THen the whole other 50 percent is feeling. You can reason why you love someone until u turn blue in the face, but if he or she doesnt have your unswerving respect and adoration that is mutually shared then chances are he or she is not the right one.

mum poem

m is for the best mum in the world

u is for you as in your the best

m is for mothers day

m is for mum (you)

y is for you rest and i do everything.

http://www.mothers-day-2014.com/funny-mothers-day-poems-2014-mothers-day-poems-from-daughters.html

For Siva, life implied catching opportunities and implementing the basics acquired in life. His perpetual try to excel in life guided him to experience the aura. His success story, like any celebrated CEO, had its share of invention and practical approach to the business basics. It was this unswerving quest that made him leave financially rewarding jobs to start his own in Texas. Changeover from just a normal pedestrian to the CEO of a fastest developing company in Texas would feature a long story of ups and downs.

Today, Siva's speeches epitomize the call to be focused all through the way and his words are like laser beam to several budding entrepreneurs. An established CEO of his kind in the Texas area, he marked the significance of being bold and visionary in order to be successful. He developed great interest for America, the fascinating buzz word even today, and fancied a dream of how good it would be to have creature comforts of US in his homeland.

Siva's work has been outstanding in the sense that taking chances and creating opportunities is never an easy task given the volatile nature of the market.

There are 764 in the Scrabble dictionary. Here are 87 of the more common ones:

businesswoman

cauliflower

councilwoman

counterclockwise

counterweight

daughter-in-law

daughters-in-law

dumbwaiter

housewarming

housewife

housewifely

housewives

hundredweight

kilowatt-hour

kiwifruit

lawrencium

lawsuit

liverwurst

mouthwatering

mulligatawny

outweigh

outwit

purview

quick-witted

quick-wittedly

snowsuit

superhighway

swashbuckling

swimsuit

trustworthiness

underweight

underwrite

underwriter

underwritten

unknowing

unknowingly

unrewarding

unswerving

untwist

unwarily

unwariness

unwavering

unwearied

unwieldiness

unwieldy

unwilling

unwillingly

unwillingness

unwind

unwise

unwisely

unwitting

unwittingly

unworldliness

unworried

unworthily

unworthiness

unwrinkled

unwritten

upside-down

upswing

upwind

white-knuckle

whiteout

whodunit

widemouthed

wilful

willful

willfully

willfulness

windburn

windburned

windsurf

windsurfer

windsurfing

windup

wishful

wishfully

wistful

wistfully

wistfulness

witch-hunt

without

woodcutting

worshipful

write-up

wrought-iron

Naturalism A theatrical style sometimes called “realism,” it began as a rebellion against the romantic artificialities of much 19th‐century theatre. Initially such early exponents as Emile Zola conceived it as simply offering an unadulterated “slice of life” with all theatrical glossing over of hard facts removed and with only limited concern, if any, about the necessity of presenting such views in “well‐made” plays. However, it soon came to be perceived, at least popularly, as unswerving portrayals of the seamiest side of existence. Gorky's The Lower Depths is often cited as the classic example. Those who separate realism from naturalism often suggest that the former is more selective and therefore has to be more carefully contrived, and they offer the best plays of Ibsen as instances. Naturalism is often seen as a heightened form of realism with all five senses involved. David Belasco's productions with dirt on the floor and live chickens on stage were the most obvious examples. O'Neill's sea plays or his The Iceman Cometh and some of the “ living newspaper s” of the 1930s were later examples. Some more recent New York productions that involved naturalism might include American Buffalo (1977), Talley's Folly (1980), and several of August Wilson's dramas. Naturalism A theatrical style sometimes called “realism,” it began as a rebellion against the romantic artificialities of much 19th‐century theatre. Initially such early exponents as Emile Zola conceived it as simply offering an unadulterated “slice of life” with all theatrical glossing over of hard facts removed and with only limited concern, if any, about the necessity of presenting such views in “well‐made” plays. However, it soon came to be perceived, at least popularly, as unswerving portrayals of the seamiest side of existence. Gorky's The Lower Depths is often cited as the classic example. Those who separate realism from naturalism often suggest that the former is more selective and therefore has to be more carefully contrived, and they offer the best plays of Ibsen as instances. Naturalism is often seen as a heightened form of realism with all five senses involved. David Belasco's productions with dirt on the floor and live chickens on stage were the most obvious examples. O'Neill's sea plays or his The Iceman Cometh and some of the “ living newspaper s” of the 1930s were later examples. Some more recent New York productions that involved naturalism might include American Buffalo (1977), Talley's Folly (1980), and several of August Wilson's dramas.

In "The Way of Illumination", Inayat Khan writes of ten principle Sufi thoughts that are the fundamentals of Universal Sufism:

"1. There is One God, the Eternal, the Only Being; None exists save He

2. There is One Master, the Guiding Spirit of all souls, Who constantly leads all followers toward the Light

3. There is One Holy Book, the Sacred Manuscript of Nature, the only Scripture that can enlighten the reader

4. There is One Religion, the unswerving progress in the right direction toward the Ideal, which fulfills the life's purpose of every soul

5. There is One Law, the Law of Reciprocity, which can be observed by a selfless conscience, together with a sense of awakened justice

6. There is One Brotherhood, the human brotherhood which unites the children of earth indiscriminately in the fatherhood of God

7. There is One Moral, the Love which springs forth from self-denial and blooms in deeds of beneficence

8. There is One Object of Praise, the Beauty which uplifts the heart of its worshiper through all aspects from the seen to the unseen

9. There is One Truth, the true knowledge of our being, within and without, which is the essence of Wisdom

10. There is One Path, the annihilation of the false ego in the real, which raises the mortal to immortality, in which resides all perfection" (Sufi Message).

-Whitnee

The strong points in England was when William the Conquer defeated the Anglo Saxons which was in 1066 at the battle of Hastings. Then also homages increase would bring them to a strong structure of feudalism in England.

I think by him looking at this specific demographic of people in his society, in this case "Vestal Virgins", he is rhetorically asking the rest of us none vestal virgins how happy we think they might be in comparison to us. But when he says Vestal's lot i don't think he is in fact specifically zeroing in on vestal virgins as much as he is generalizing people in life who forget who they are or what they really wanted to be in life. They just shut themselves off into their own routinely selfish little worlds of meaningless victories over other people's seemingly detrimental achievements. In doing so these people assume emptiness or "no responsibility". They are the puppies covered in tonights dinner wondering why their families are so irritated because they've already forgotten what they did an hour before. The only thing that keeps them going is their unswerving faith being that it comes from a higher spiritual power once again they don't have to take blame for it or even remember it really as long as they have written it down. They just recite it everyday in an attempt to have any connection to the world since the real real world is too painful and "spotted" where most people's wishes are "resigned" (or in other words how many people unknowingly give up on their dreams)----Would we be happier to live life not remembering how many of the things we gave up hope on that we may have truly loved or going on to the very end of life continually recollecting all the things we didn't have the will or determination to see all the way to the end because of our own personal flaws and fears about what we have the potential to accomplish?

Australian's were excited to be entering the war. But they hadn't done anything like it before, so they did not know what to expect.

The families were devastated as they were pulled apart and their loved ones might not be coming home.

1) Aspiration - in order to succeed you should have a enormous desire to break out of the average 9 - 5 cap, to step off the treadmill of job-employee-salary and to put your ideas, principles and philosophy into action. An entrepreneur's craving for personal satisfaction and success is his primary strength and that which will drive him to begin building a business. This hunger to achieve turns out to be a desire for success and this desire for success will be manifested all through the business.

2) Having a Positive Mental Attitude - Entrepreneurs always thinks positive towards their life, their business and themselves; they are not restrained by failure and regrets and always look forward. A person with positive mental attitude sees obstacles as opportunities and does not hold their mind from negative forces and disappointment so that it has freedom to imagine, expand, dream and develop.

3) Being Committed - Working hard to build a business from the bottom in order to succeed should be done with commitment. You have to entrust to your philosophy and aspiration, you have to be committed to your business idea and you have to be committed to the employees within your company. Commitment produce exertion, exertion produce results and results produce success!

4) Being Patient - Entrepreneurs who are patient and dedicated towards working away at their business day by day will harvest the prize of their patience when the steady and concentrated hard work pays off in the form of positive and successful results.

5) Being Persistent - No one knows the future and nothing is ever unswerving or without disagreement or change. These situation means that these are the most important entrepreneurial attribute which is simply critical to success. When hurdles appear, when goal posts are moved and when 'we are tried' you have to persevere with your ideas, persevere with your hard work and concentrate on success. Then the desired results will come with patient and committed persistence.

ANZACs are considered heroes because they fought valiantly against impossible odds. They accepted their orders without question, stood by their mates with unswerving loyalty, and showed their mettle in the face of the most horrific conditions.

The ANZACs gave the new young country of Australia a focus. We now had our own heroes and did not have to look to Britain to lead.

"Vestal" refers to a vestal virgin, a virgin priestess of Vesta, a Roman goddess.

He is saying their fate, being virgins in a temple, is a happy one: They forget the world, and the world forgets them.

eternal sunshine of the spotless mind : everlasting happiness is there on their very clean mind,

their every prayer and wish is accepted :)

- kalyan

I slightly disagree with your answer. I think by him looking at this specific demographic of people in his society, in this case "Vestal Virgins", he is rhetorically asking the rest of us none vestal virgins how happy we think they might be in comparison to us. But when he says Vestal's lot i don't think he is in fact specifically zeroing in on vestal virgins as much as he is generalizing people in life who forget who they are or what they really wanted to be in life. They just shut themselves off into their own routinely selfish little worlds of meaningless victories over other people's seemingly detrimental achievements. In doing so these people assume emptiness or "no responsibility". They are the puppies covered in tonights dinner wondering why their families are so irritated because they've already forgotten what they did an hour before. The only thing that keeps them going is their unswerving faith being that it comes from a higher spiritual power once again they don't have to take blame for it or even remember it really as long as they have written it down. They just recite it everyday in an attempt to have any connection to the world since the real real world is too painful and "spotted" where most people's wishes are "resigned" (or in other words how many people unknowingly give up on their dreams)----Would we be happier to live life not remembering how many of the things we gave up hope on that we may have truly loved or going on to the very end of life continually recollecting all the things we didn't have the will or determination to see all the way to the end because of our own personal flaws and fears about what we have the potential to accomplish?

Jesse

In the 16th century Europe Irish royal fond of hunting, in a summer afternoon, royal aristocrats with a shotgun, riding on horses and swarms of beagle in Northern Ireland, encountered in the small town of hunting river laundry Rose started to Miss (j), when Richard earl immediately fall in love at first sight, Rose a pure and elegant temperament ms attracted deeply, and Rose to tall and handsome young lady also Richard earl left a deep love of idea. Hunting returns palace earl tossing and turning, and in feudal society at not acceptable to the circumstances, summon up courage to put forward "door undeserved, household wrong" were born to rural Rose popped the question before an idea! Royal trigger an uproar, and firmly stand royal descent opposed.

Because the earl of persistence, in order to let the earl unswerving, royal put forward a was almost impossible demand that rose miss overnight sewing a piece BaiSeSheng robe (at that time did not wear white gauze to marry habit), while demand is length conforms to, from Ireland royal vips living ZhengHun seat to the church of the church door white robes.

Requirements, Richard earl thought the right wedding almost has become disillusioned... But then rose miss but disagree, incredibly and whole town residents stayed up all night long, mutual cooperation, before daybreak seam out a delicate and design line concise do not break again royal luxuriant flavor of 16 meters BaiSeSheng robe, when it is sent to BaiSeSheng robe in the Irish royal, royal undoubtedly not deeply moved by extremely high emotion and its design concept of moved in Ireland by the promise of Kings and queens and completed the fairy tale of sacred wedding...

This is the whole world first marriage gauze origin.

Since he left us no letters, diaries, or other personal papers to tell us what he thought, we really have almost no information on Shakespeare's personal life or feelings about different subjects other then what we can deduce from his plays and poems. And since they were works of fiction and drama, we can't really deduce his own beliefs simply based on the stories he wrote.

However, since the question is not about what he personally thought, but what he did in his plays, let's just look at the women he wrote about. Where the women in Shakespeare's stories have committed their affection, they are absolutely true and unswerving, with few exceptions. The men are fickle and prone to jealousy. Check it out: Imogen is true, Postumus is jealous; Desdemona is true, Othello is jealous; Hero is true, Claudio is jealous; Mrs. Ford is true, Mr. Ford is jealous; Helena is true, Demetrius is fickle; Hermione is true, Leontes is jealous; Julia is true, Proteus is fickle. There is only one jealous woman in all of Shakespeare, Adriana in the early comedy The Comedy of Errors. There are only two adultresses, and one of them (Queen Margaret in the Henry VI plays) is false to a political marriage with a man she loved before entering into that political marriage. And yet the popular wisdom of Shakespeare's day was that all women were fickle in love and would sleep with anyone.

Shakespeare's opposition to arranged marriages is portrayed over and over. Women whose parents or guardians try to arrange their marriages always get out of it one way or another, and we applaud this. Usually they have another fellow in mind. Take Hermia, for example, or Anne Page, or Juliet, or Sylvia, or Imogen. Portia in The Merchant of Venice has a marriage arranged for her, about which she complains bitterly, but she contrives to have the arrangement choose the man she wants. In one play and one play only is a man forced into an arranged marriage (All's Well that Ends Well). He tries to escape it, and everybody holds him in contempt for doing so until he sees reason and acquiesces to the arranged marriage.

How many female characters which Shakespeare wrote are unlikable? Lady Macbeth, Cymbeline's Queen, Regan and Goneril and . . . ? Queen Margaret, maybe, when she's taunting the Duke of York. Volumnia, maybe--she's a tough old bird and hard as nails. Not very many, really. Most of them we genuinely like.

As likeable as they are, they are still an amazingly diverse group of characters: innocent Miranda and streetwise Doll Tearsheet; patient Hermione and mercurial (but majestic) Cleopatra; idealistic Desdemona and pragmatic Cressida; Isabella the would-be nun; the antisocial Kate Minola; witty Beatrice; playful Princess Katherine, each one with her own foibles and strengths. They are real women, just as his men are real men--not perfect, but for the most part essentially good, dealing with the situations they find with great courage and intelligence.

Anyone who really knows Shakespeare's plays will know that his female characters are not stereotypes nor do they expose the female sex to ridicule or contempt. Quite the contrary.

The argument has, of course, been made that Shakespeare was mysogynistic but this argument usually proceeds by condemning all of Shakespeare's broad spectrum of female characters for some reason or other: they are too smart or too stupid, to bold or too timid, too tough or too empathetic, a heads-I-win-tails-you-lose argument. The real assumption underlying this thesis is that since Shakespeare was a 16th century male, he must have been misogynistic. There is no dealing with this kind of circular argument--if you buy the premise there is no further argument possible, but if you actually look at the evidence you will see it tells a different story.

The Civil War ended because parliament won by Oliver Cromwell's new model army. The Civil War ended because Charles I tried to join the Scots army and defeat the Roundheads but the Scots give him back to the Roundheads thinking that Oliver Cromwell was stupid and that created another battle which was then won by Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army (Parliament). Parliament deposed King Charles 1st and placed him on trial because they found him guilty of treason and they executed him.

Isaiah recorded his prophecies in writing, which have come down to us today as the Old Testament book of Isaiah. His prophecies cut to the heart of Judah's troubles which were rooted in idoltry and corruption due to departure from God's ways.

He also offered a way out and hope for the future. He predicted the Babylonian exile and return under Cyrus, which is the main reason scholars think there must have been another author of the book.

In the bustling city of Jalandhar, where educational choices abound, Cambridge International School (Co-ed) proudly emerges as the preeminent institution among the educational landscape. It claims its rightful place among the top CBSE schools in Jalandhar, distinguishing itself as the best CBSE school in Jalandhar city. So, what distinguishes Cambridge International School (Co-ed) in the context of being the best CBSE school in Jalandhar and among the top CBSE schools in the city? Let’s explore the defining factors that position Cambridge International School (Co-ed) at the forefront of educational excellence.

1. Academic Prowess:

At the heart of Cambridge International School’s (Co-ed) distinction is its unswerving commitment to academic brilliance. The school ardently adheres to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum, ensuring that students receive an education that aligns seamlessly with national standards. Rigorous academic programs, a dedicated faculty, and a culture of unwavering commitment to learning serve as the pillars of this institution’s success as the best CBSE school in Jalandhar.

2. Holistic Enrichment:

While academic excellence forms the foundation, Cambridge International School (Co-ed) firmly believes in nurturing well-rounded individuals. Beyond the classroom, students are encouraged to engage in a diverse array of extracurricular activities encompassing sports, arts, and cultural pursuits. This holistic approach, combined with academic prowess, not only fosters students’ success as the best CBSE school in Jalandhar but also instills essential life skills, encourages creativity, and cultivates teamwork.

3. State-of-the-Art Facilities:

Cambridge International School (Co-ed) spares no effort in providing a conducive learning environment. Modern, expansive classrooms, well-appointed laboratories, an extensive library, and top-tier sports facilities together create an atmosphere where students flourish academically and physically, making it one of the top CBSE schools in Jalandhar.

4. Dedicated Faculty:

Exceptional institutions are built on the foundation of exceptional educators. Cambridge International School (Co-ed) prides itself on its team of experienced and devoted teachers. These mentors go the extra mile to nurture and mentor students, imparting knowledge and life skills alike. Their passion for teaching and unwavering commitment to their students’ success is evident in the accomplishments achieved, further solidifying its status as the best CBSE school in Jalandhar.

5. Values and Character Building:

Education at Cambridge International School (Co-ed) extends beyond textbooks. The school places a strong emphasis on values, ethics, and character development. Students are encouraged to uphold principles of integrity, empathy, and social responsibility, equipping them not only for academic success but for a life of purpose, which distinguishes it as one of the top CBSE schools in Jalandhar.

6. Parent-Teacher Partnership:

Recognizing that education thrives on collaboration, Cambridge International School ensures open channels of communication between parents and teachers. Regular parent-teacher interactions foster greater parental involvement in their children’s educational journeys, leading to enhanced academic outcomes for both the best CBSE school in Jalandhar and the top CBSE schools in the city.

7. A Legacy of Excellence:

Cambridge International School (Co-ed) boasts an illustrious track record. Over the years, the institution has consistently produced remarkable academic results and has nurtured students who excel across various domains, from academics to sports and beyond, solidifying its reputation as the best CBSE school in Jalandhar and one of the top CBSE schools in the city.

In conclusion, what sets Cambridge International School (Co-ed) apart as the best CBSE school in Jalandhar and one of the top CBSE schools in Jalandhar is its unwavering dedication to academic excellence, holistic development, state-of-the-art facilities, a devoted faculty, a strong moral compass, and a rich history of achievement. As a leading institution among the top CBSE schools in Jalandhar, it continues to shape the future of countless students, preparing them to tackle the challenges of tomorrow with confidence and competence. Choosing Cambridge International School (Co-ed) isn’t just a choice; it’s a commitment to excellence in education.

Broadly speaking, samurai tattoos are meant to convey things such as courage, honor, and discipline. Tattoos tend to have very personal meanings, and the symbolism of a samurai tattoo will typically vary from one person to another.

WHY WERE THE BOLSHEVIKS SUCCESSFUL IN OCTOBER 1917? INTRODUCTION. 1.In August 1903 the Marxist-Russian S.D.L.P's second Congress in Brussels and London was marked by disagreements between two formerly close colleagues, Lenin and Martov. At the time,generally thought to have been inspired by personal conflicts, these disagreements were to have far reaching consequences. The crucial issue was party membership. Lenin demanded that it be limited to a small cadre of professional revolutionaries, Martov that it should be wider and open to sympathisers. Neither of them had a majority even amongst existing members or at the Congress, but on this point Martov narrowly defeated Lenin. Shortly afterwards, on a vote as to the composition of the editorial board of the party newspaper "Iskra"("Spark") Lenin's supporters won and from then on cleverly took the name "Bolshevik" meaning "majority". Martov's supporters inevitably became known as " Mensheviks" after "men'shinstvo' " meaning "minority". At first the boundary between the factions was porous with members changing sides, and there were several unsuccessful attempts to unite the party, the last being as late as 1910. But, the rift between them slowly widened. In January 1912, the factions broke off relations, the Bolsheviks organised a conference of their own members in Prague, expelled the Mensheviks and declared themselves in an independent party,the RSDLP(Bolshevik). Their political philosophy was uncompromising; unlike the Mensheviks they refused to co-operate with other groups whether liberal or socialist, though latterly they were prepared to enter into temporary alliances for tactical advantage. Their organising principle was " democratic centralism" which required unswerving loyalty to the leadership and unquestioning acceptance of decisions. The immediate political programme was the assumption of complete power by the party in the name of people by whatever means, including violent. 2. It was the war that gave the Bolsheviks their chance. The consequences of defeat: low morale, economic difficulties, including inflation and shortages, led to popular unrest, which the Czar's government was unable to suppress. When the Duma Chairman suggested giving more power to the people's representatives, the Czar attempted to dissolve the assembly. The Duma members refused to separate and remained in the Tauride Palace where they usually met. They agreed it was impossible to work with the Czar even as a constitutional monarch and set about forming a provisional government without him. The army high command withdrew its support from the Czar who abdicated in February1917 . For a variety of reasons the new government was weak and over the coming months made numerous mistakes, while the Bolsheviks, whose leadership was now back inside Russia with the connivance of the Germans, grew in strength, opposed the provisional government and urged its overthrow and seized power in October 1917. In August 1914 the Bolsheviks, by choice, were few in number, but they also had limited support and their leaders, Lenin, Zinoviev and Kamanev were in exile living and working in Western Europe, receiving financial support from Social Democratic, comrades. The prospect of obtaining power seemed slim: Lenin himself thought the revolution unlikely in his lifetime. But within a little over three years, by winning power in both St Petersburg and Moscow and becoming the effective government of Russia they had attained their primary political goals. This blog examines why the Bolsheviks were successful and it does so by attempting to answer two questions. Why was their a revolution in 1917 at all? And ,why were the Bolsheviks able to wrest control from the provisional government? It is arguable that all successful popular revolutions, as opposed to coup d' etat ,require four preconditions: discontent with the government, probably widespread ; an inability or failure on the part of the government to address its causes; an effective opposition, capable not only of articulating discontent, but organising resistance to the existing regime, taking control and forming an alternative government; an exceptional factual nexus, usually violent, which allows the opposition to bid for power, and an ability on the part of the government, at the critical moment, to suppress it. I will answer both questions within this framework. (to be continued)(answer is developing on hhtp://learninghistoryman.blogspot.com/

Leo is the fifth Sign of the Zodiac. These folks are impossible to miss, since they love being center stage. Making an impression is Job One for Leos, and when you consider their personal magnetism, you see the job is quite easy. Leos are an ambitious lot, and their strength of purpose allows them to accomplish a great deal. The fact that these folks are also creative makes their endeavors fun for them and everyone else. It's quite common to see a Leo on stage or in Hollywood, since these folks never shy away from the limelight. They are also supremely talented and have a flair for the dramatic.

Warmth and enthusiasm seems to seep from every Leo pore, making these folks a pleasure to be around. They do love pleasure! It's the Lion which symbolizes Leos, and the king (or queen) of the jungle is a most appropriate mascot, since these folks consider themselves the rulers of their universe (and the Zodiac at that). Like Lions, Leos tend to be dignified and strong, and it is this sense of their power which allows them to get things done. A Leo on your team is a good thing, since Lions are eager to see their projects through to completion. Putting these folks at the helm is a good thing, too, since the Leo-born are natural leaders. They may ruffle a few feathers along the way, however, since they can also be overbearing and somewhat autocratic. This may be in keeping with the Fixed Quality assigned to this Sign -- Lions are indeed opinionated and set in their ways. That said, they are well organized, idealistic and have a knack for inspiring others. Leo is ruled by the Sun, the center of the universe and the fuel for our being. In much the same way, Leos consider themselves indispensable and the center of the universe, and those who would tell them otherwise had better look out! Lions are outgoing, self-assured and have a tremendous zest for life. So what if the world revolves around them? There are worse role models, for sure. The Lion's enthusiasm is boundless, and along with that comes generosity of spirit and the determination to succeed. That focus may be construed as vanity and even bossiness at times, but Lions would say 'No way!' and continue along their regal path. Regardless of appearance, those born under this Sign can be counted on for their loyalty and sense of honor. They are also decisive, intensely proud and wonderfully romantic. The Element associated with Leo is Fire. Everything about the Lion's personality is hot, hot, hot. Those born under this Sign are fearless and strong, which may be why Lions plunge in head first and let the chips fall where they may. Thankfully, Leos are dignified enough not to commit too many pratfalls. It's the Lion's unswerving courage that wins so many folks over. If you need someone to lead the charge, call a Leo -- and the bigger the project, the better, since these folks love an expansive stage (and the audience that comes with it). While some would take to calling Lions status-conscious, these folks are truly warmhearted and want everyone to be happy. Hey, it's their kingdom, and happy campers make for a perfect peace. Further, it's the great gift of the Leo-born to be dynamic, forward-thinking and self-confident. These attributes certainly catch the attention of others, making Leos sought after by both friends and lovers. The Lion's charms extend to all, even to the children they dearly love. Yes, the pleasure principle is paramount to the Lion, and along those lines, Leos are great at spending money. Lions can't fathom an uncomfortable throne. Leos also enjoy trying their luck at the tables, so expect to find them living it up in Las Vegas.

Come play time, Leos are at their best. Those born under this Sign enjoy fun and games both outdoors and in (and with a group), so expect to find them playing softball, hockey or a game of cards. Lions are also a natural at the gym, where they can show their stuff to a crowd. When the lights are low, the essential Lion comes to the fore, since this beast is 90% fun and 100% romantic. The Leo lover is devoted, creative and almost too hot to handle! Since Leo rules the heart and back, however, overzealous Lions may have to take a deep breath and slow down a bit. You can bet that the Lion's home will be swaddled in royal purple and gold. The great strengths of the Leo-born are their creativity, idealism and leadership. Lions don't lack for ambition, either, so they're likely to accomplish a lot -- and have fun while they're at it. Their warmth and loyalty ensures that others will enjoy the ride as well.