Mark Lawrence
Mr. Lawrence is a student at a small college in the American Midwest, studying military history and music. He is an avid student of film, as well, and has completed several shorts and a single feature-length production of Macbeth.
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Book Review: New Deal or Raw Deal?Dr. Burton Folsom Jr.'s new book, "New Deal or Raw Deal," deals with the myth of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's greatness through an examination of the evidence. A shocking, powerful, and timely book.
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They Fell with Faces Towards the Foe: A Narrative of Pickett's ChargeThe charge towards Cemetery Ridge was much more than the death of Pickett's division. It also was the last true attempt of the Confederacy to end the war on their terms.
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The Development of the RifleThis article describes the transition from the era of muskets to the development of the rifle.
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Sam Walton and Dwayne Andreas: Different Philosophies, Similar ApproachesIn this paper, Mr. Lawrence describes the philosophies of Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, and Dwayne Andreas, chairman of Archer Daniels Midland, the world's largest agribusiness, and determines the reasons for their profound successes. -
History of Prussia: Early 17th Century - Late 18th CenturyThe subject of Prussia's incredible growth in the space of 150 years has been the focus of many masterful studies. This paper will more thoroughly discuss the effect of the reforms of Frederick II in context of Prussia's tremendous national success.
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Book Review: The Military Revolution by Geoffrey ParkerA review of the influential military history masterpiece, "The Military Revolution" by Geoffrey Parker.
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Arvo Part's Credo and the Battle of Ideas in the Twentieth CenturyMr. Lawrence discusses the fascinating piece "Credo" by the Estonian composer Arvo Part, particularly its transitional and conflicting nature in the context of Part's later work. -
Property Rights: The Key to Economic ProsperityGlobal poverty has long been a problem, but so far only the symptoms have been treated. Mr. Lawrence reveals the reason many countries around the world have languished in poverty while the West has grown strong, and provides the manner by which prosperity can be attained.
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The Top Five Restaurants in Akron, OhioMr. Lawrence gives his top five restaurant choices from the Greater Akron area in this mouth-watering article.
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A Family-friendly yet Fun New Year's Event in AkronFirst Night Akron is a massive performing arts festival that takes place in downtown Akron, Ohio on New Year's Eve. Mark Lawrence discusses the festivities, and gives exclusive information on the best locations for viewing the fireworks. -
Movie Review: I Am LegendMr. Lawrence gives a review of the much-anticipated Will Smith vehicle, I Am Legend. -
Movie Review: No Country for Old MenMr. Lawrence reviews the astonishingly good film, "No Country for Old Men," in this movie review. -
Am I My Brother's Keeper?: The Tragic Bible Character of CainIn this literary analysis, Mr. Lawrence argues that the murder of Abel by Cain in Genesis 4 can be considered a microcosm that defines the entirety of Cain's existence. -
The Importance of Gawain's Shield in Sir Gawain and the Green KnightIn this literary analysis, Mr. Lawrence discusses the use of the shield of Sir Gawain in the iconic chivalric romance Sir Gawain and the Green Knight as a lens to present the themes of the narrative in sharper focus. -
The Significance of The Big Heat to the Film Noir GenreAn analysis of the film "The Big Heat", directed by Fritz Lang, and its significance to the Film Noir genre.
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Ten Unique Attractions in Akron / Canton, OhioCanton & Akron, Ohio is not known as one of the most popular destinations for tourists, but Mr. Lawrence hopes to change that by providing the ten attractions and destinations in Akron and Canton you'll not find anywhere else. -
Movie Review:Hitman Misses the MarkA movie review of the 2007 film "Hitman" starring Timothy Olyphant.
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Movie Review: VoinaA movie review of the Russian film "Voina" (War), an unusual combination of action and political commentary about the War in Chechnya from the rarely-seen Russian perspective.
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Movie Review: ZvedzaA movie review of the popular Russian war film, Zvedza (The Star).
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In Marx's GardenIn this piece purposely reminiscent of G.K. Chesterton's distinctive literary style, Mark Lawrence argues that self-interested capitalists are actually more helpful to society than all the actions of the well-meaning altruistic socialist.
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The Waste Land by T.S. Eliot: A Dissection of the Final StanzasAn analysis of the cryptic, yet fascinating, final stanzas of T.S. Eliot's famous poem, The Waste Land.