Animal Farm
The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature
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Animal Farm, a novel by G.
Orwell, published 1945. It is a satire in fable form on revolutionary and post-revolutionary Russia, and, by extension, on all revolutions. The animals of Mr Jones's farm revolt against their human masters and drive them out, the pigs becoming the leaders. Eventually the pigs, dominated by Napoleon, their chief, become corrupted by power and a new tyranny replaces the old. The ultimate slogan runs ‘All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others.’ Napoleon, ruthless and cynical, represents Stalin, and Snowball, the idealist whom he drives out, Trotsky. Boxer, the noble carthorse, stands for the strength, simplicity, and good nature of the common man.
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Stephen Decatur: American Naval Hero, 1779-1820.(Book review)
Magazine article from: The Historian; 6/22/2007; ; 700+ words
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Stephen Decatur: A Life Most Bold and Daring.(Book review)
Magazine article from: The Historian; 6/22/2006; ; 700+ words
; Stephen Decatur: A Life Most Bold and Daring. By Spencer Tucker. (Annapolis, Md.: Naval Institute Press, 2005. Pp. xx, 245. $32.95.) Stephen Decatur is an iconic figure for the U.S. Navy, representing perhaps better...
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A Rage for Glory: The Life and Times of Commodore Stephen Decatur, USN
Magazine article from: Naval War College Review; 1/1/2005; ; 700+ words
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Letter by Stephen Decatur and painting by Thomas Chambers related to the war of 1812?(Teaching with Documents)
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Preserving Prime Real Estate; Award-Winning Architects from Hillier Preserve the Historic D.C. Home of Stephen Decatur
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OUR COUNTRY, RIGHT OR WRONG: The Life & Times of Commodore Stephen Decatur
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; ...Life & Times of Commodore Stephen Decatur By Leonard F. Guttridge 304...chronicles the salubrious life of Stephen Decatur, one of the most formidable...America's greatest Naval heroes Stephen Decatur. Reckless in youth, cool yet...
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Stephen Decatur talent show doubles as fund-raiser for Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in D.C.
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Stephen Decatur
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
Stephen Decatur The American naval officer Stephen Decatur (1779-1820) is best known for his daring exploits...War and as a successful commander in the War of 1812. Stephen Decatur was born on Jan. 5, 1779, at Sinepuxent, Md. He...
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Decatur, Stephen
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Military History
Decatur, Stephen (1779–1820), U.S...in a seafaring and naval family, Stephen Decatur served as midshipman and acting lieutenant...Alexander S. Mackenzie , Life of Stephen Decatur, A Commodore in the Navy of the United...
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Button, Stephen Decatur
Book article from: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Button, Stephen Decatur (1813–97). Connecticut-born American architect known for his work in Philadelphia, PA, and Camden, NJ. His...
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Decatur
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...renamed in honor of naval hero Stephen Decatur . During the Civil War, Decatur...Decatur and Albany (formerly New Decatur). 2 City (1990 pop. 17,336...named for the U.S. war hero Stephen Decatur . Agnes Scott College and Columbia...
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Decatur's Cruise to Algiers
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History
DECATUR'S CRUISE TO ALGIERS DECATUR'S CRUISE TO ALGIERS. On 2 March 1815, the United States...for its hostility during the War of 1812. On 20 May, Capt. Stephen Decatur sailed with three frigates, three brigs, two schooners, and...
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