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Price starts out by establishing that he believes in patriotism, in love of one's own country. Because the revolution was overthrowing the French rulers and was seen as a dangerous example by the English political class, it was important to assert the fact that revolutionaries can be as "patriotic" as defenders of the country as it was.
Leisure fanaticism – high levels of intensity, enthusiasm, commitment and zeal shown for a particular leisure activity; Nationalistic or patriotic fanaticism; Political, ideological fanaticism. Religious fanaticism – considered by some to be the most extreme form of religious fundamentalism. Entail promoting religious point of views
Henry Louis Vivian Derozio (18 April 1809 – 26 December 1831) was an Indian poet and assistant headmaster of Hindu College, Kolkata.He was a radical thinker of his time and one of the first Indian educators to disseminate Western learning and science among the young men of Bengal.
The traditional anthem "God Save the King" is generally used only on royal and viceregal occasions. [3] "God Defend New Zealand" is more commonly used on occasions when the national identity of New Zealand is the focus, such as sports events, where it is sung with English and Māori verses. [4] On a few occasions both anthems may be used. [2]
Each of these poignant Memorial Day quotes will remind you what this sacred day is really about. Read on for beautiful sayings about the holiday.
Jacques-Nicolas Billaud-Varenne (French pronunciation: [ʒak nikɔla bijo vaʁɛn]; 23 April 1756 – 3 June 1819), also known as Jean Nicolas or by his nicknames, the Righteous Patriot [1] [2] or the Tiger, [2] was a French lawyer and a major figure in the French Revolution.
Germania on Guard on the Rhine, Hermann Wislicenus, 1873 " Die Wacht am Rhein" (German: [diː ˈvaxt am ˈʁaɪn], The Watch on the Rhine) is a German patriotic anthem.The song's origins are rooted in the historical French–German enmity, and it was particularly popular in Germany during the Franco-Prussian War, World War I, and World War II.
The line translates: "It is sweet and proper to die for one's country." The Latin word patria (homeland), literally meaning the country of one's fathers (in Latin, patres) or ancestors, is the source of the French word for a country, patrie, and of the English word "patriot" (one who loves their country).