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Philippine Politics And Governance

The President. The Vice President. The Senator. The Congresswoman. The Mayor. Behind every power comes with great secrets no one knows about. Five women who will show how dirty and utterly pleasurable politics can be; because no matter how you will look at it... Politics will always be a dirty game.

10 Chapters

The Politics of Desire

Elvira Corleone was the precious daughter of the Corleone family, a breathtaking beauty well-known in their inner circle. Whoever dared provoke her either ended up submitting to her or as a body at the bottom of Bayton Harbor. One day, her best friend, Lilian Allen, made a daring bet. "Vira, make my brother fall for you, and I'll give you the power of judgment over Bayton Harbor's underground scene." Elvira grinned, bold and confident. She pressed the cigar out in the ashtray. "Lilian, you know I've never failed to get what I want." Yet, plans never worked out the way one would expect.

22 Chapters

Twin Alpha Kings Pup Mate

Get ready for a heartwarming and thrilling tale of destiny and true love! Kiara Middleton, at just nine years old, is already a star among her peers. Blessed with beauty and intelligence, she seems to have it all. But beneath her confident facade, she faces bullying from her peers, a challenge she tries to overcome with grace. When Kiara accompanies her parents and triplet elder brothers to the crowning of the new twin alpha kings in the werewolf multiverse, her life takes an unexpected turn. Kayden and Jayden Wittmoore, the future alpha kings, have been searching for their Luna Queen since they turned eighteen, but with no success. They had almost given up hope until they lay their eyes on Kiara at their coronation. The only problem? She's just a nine-year-old pup, unable to feel the mate bond. As Kayden and Jayden face the ultimate test of patience, they are determined to wait for Kiara to come of age. But fate has other plans in store for them, and they find themselves embarking on a journey filled with challenges, obstacles, and sacrifices. Can they navigate the complexities of their unconventional situation and fulfill their destiny as leaders of the wolf population in the human and werewolf multiverse? Join Kiara, Kayden, and Jayden on an epic adventure as they navigate the world of werewolf politics, face their inner demons, and discover the true meaning of love in "Twin Alpha Kings Pup Mate." This paranormal romance will captivate your heart, leaving you eagerly flipping through the pages to uncover what lies ahead. Don't miss out on this enchanting tale of soulmates, fate, and true love that will leave you breathless!

9.4

98 Chapters

The Alpha Prince's Purchased Maid

[Warning: MATURE CONTENT] “Lust. Pleasure. Desire. I’ll teach you everything, but don’t come to me looking for love” Purchased by the dominating alpha prince, Mila’s life as the personal maid to this lusty prince begins. An innocent maid paired up to serve a wolf in prince’s clothing. As Prince Leonard’s cruel teasing, seductive caresses, and caring side confuses her heart and melts her defenses, Mila learns of lust, pleasure, and desire that she never knew existed. However, the hot and cold prince isn’t interested in giving her the one thing in which she truly yearns for: his love. Caught up in the politics and drama of a kingdom ruled by wolves, Mila finds herself dealing with three alpha princes along with their jealous lovers. While the race to produce the Ultimate Alpha heir that would determine which prince would ascend to the throne as the next king has begun. However, Prince Leonard is against breeding to produce an heir. Mila life’s takes a dramatic turn when the royal court starts to believe that she is the only one who can change the prince’s mind and become his mate. Can Mila resist Prince Leonard’s tempting and seductive charm or will she end up falling hard for him? How long can the two lovers deny their fate? Unbeknownst to them, the night of the full moon is about to change the fate of their lives forever… My other books: Forbidden Heat, Love Slave to the Mafia Boss's Passion, Love Slave to My Devil CEO Boss, Lust Contracts, and Conquering the Emperor.

429 Chapters

My Master! My Mate!

** This is the sequel to 'Three Brothers! One Mate! Emma is twin to Samuel and the eldest daughter of Alpha Cole and Luna Skyler of the Royal Blood Moon pack. She always thought that she would grow up, find her mate, and live happily like her mother does. Unfortunately the Moon Goddess has something else in mind for her, disappearing on her 7th birthday. Prince Jeremiah is a nearly 500 year old vampire, his father was betrayed and killed by a werewolf and his mother despises all of them for it. Werewolves are now forbidden by law to be kept as pets or any type of slave, as their blood is like a drug and can be dangerous. Jeremiah's mother wants him to pick a substitute so that he can finally take over the throne, with someone standing by his side. What will Emma do when she finds out what the moon goddess has planned for he? Will Samuel ever find her? What will Prince Jeremiah do when he realises his true beloved is the one thing his family can't trust and hates? Will Emma overcome what Jeremiah does to her? Will Jeremiah be able to stand up and rule his kingdom his way? Will Emma and Jeremiah give into the passion that grows between them? Or will Jeremiah let politics and his mothers hatred stop them being happy? *Warning - This story contains mature scenes, violence, and abuse, including physical and sexual. Please read at your own discretion.

256 Chapters

5 Mafia Brothers Abused Princess

For as long as she can remember, Mirabella Alexandra Russo has lived a nightmare—trapped in a home filled with cruelty, enduring years of abuse from her stepfather and stepmother while protecting her sick younger brother. She thought this was her fate—until everything changed in one violent night. When her abusers meet a bloody end, Mirabella is thrust into a world she never knew existed. Her biological father—powerful mafia don Alexander Russo—claims her as his long-lost daughter. Along with his five dangerous, fiercely protective mafia sons, he offers Mirabella the family she was always denied. But life among the ruthless Russo empire is anything but simple. Caught between brutal mafia politics, deadly enemies, and the complicated emotions of her new brothers, Mirabella must navigate a world where trust is scarce, loyalty is everything, and love may come from the most unexpected places. As she struggles to heal from her past, Mirabella will discover just how far her new family is willing to go to keep their princess safe—even if it means burning the world down.And amidst of the chaos, she falls in love with the Russian Mafia Don, Alex Romano. With twisted fate and struggle, will they find their love at the end? Read more to find out!

9.7

259 Chapters

What Role Did The Electress Of Hanover Play In European Politics?

4 Answers2025-09-14 21:20:53

European politics in the 18th century was a spirited game of alliances and rivalries, and the Electress of Hanover, Sophia, played a fascinating role in it all. Born in 1630, she was pivotal in connecting the Stuart and Hanoverian lines through her descent. Sophia was initially in the shadows, but her position as the mother of George I of Great Britain thrust her into the mix of power struggles. With her son becoming king in 1714, this not only altered the British landscape but also had ripples across Europe.

Additionally, her lineage made her a unifying figure amid the tensions between specific territories and the challenges of Protestant and Catholic rivalries. The Whigs, for instance, were keen to see her family's ascension since they continued to hold power in England. Sophia’s influence, though not directly on the throne, shaped the political landscape through her connections, especially in the context of succession and family loyalty during those turbulent times.

It's absolutely fascinating to think about how her mere existence influenced a whole era of British history. So much of today’s British royal lineage stems back to her and her strategic marriage choices. Her life is a perfect example of how women, often overlooked, can have monumental impacts from behind the scenes.

How Is Politics Depicted In 'Kingdom Building: The Development Of The Immortal Jiang Dynasty'?

5 Answers2025-06-11 07:51:53

In 'Kingdom Building: The Development of the Immortal Jiang Dynasty', politics is depicted as a brutal yet intricate game where power is both a tool and a curse. The immortal rulers of the Jiang Dynasty navigate centuries of shifting alliances, betrayals, and wars, using their longevity to outmaneuver mortal adversaries. Their strategies blend ancient wisdom with ruthless pragmatism—patience becomes a weapon, and bloodlines are chess pieces. The narrative exposes how immortality warps governance: laws bend to whims, and dynastic stability often crushes individual freedom.

The court scenes crackle with tension, showcasing factions vying for favor through espionage, marriage pacts, or outright assassination. The protagonist, often caught between duty and morality, reveals how political decisions ripple across generations. What’s fascinating is the depiction of bureaucratic systems—eternal emperors must reinvent governance to prevent stagnation, leading to hybrid structures mixing magic and meritocracy. The story doesn’t shy from showing politics as a double-edged sword: it builds empires but also erodes humanity.

How Did Catherine De Medici Shape French Politics?

5 Answers2025-10-17 05:12:26

Catherine de' Medici fascinates me because she wasn’t just a queen who wore pretty dresses — she was a relentless political operator who reshaped French politics through sheer maneuvering, marriages, and a stubborn will to keep the Valois line on the throne. Born an Italian outsider, she learned quickly that power in 16th-century France wasn’t handed out; it had to be negotiated, bought, and sometimes grabbed in the shadows. When Henry II died, Catherine’s role shifted from queen consort to the key power behind a string of weak heirs, and that set the tone for how she shaped everything from religion to court culture and foreign policy.

Her most visible imprint was the way she tried to hold France together during the Wars of Religion. As mother to Francis II, Charles IX, and Henry III she acted as regent and chief counselor in an era when the crown’s authority was fragile and the great noble houses (the Guises, the Bourbons, the Montmorencys) were practically mini-monarchies. Catherine often played the factions off each other to prevent any single family from becoming dominant — a cold, calculating balancing act that sometimes bought peace and other times bred deeper resentment. Early on she backed realpolitik measures of limited religious toleration, supporting the Edict of Saint-Germain and later the Edict of Amboise; those moves showed she understood the dangers of intransigent persecution but also that compromise was politically risky and easily undermined by extremists on both sides.

Then there’s the darker, more controversial side: the St. Bartholomew’s Day events in 1572. Her role there is still debated by historians — whether she orchestrated the massacre, greenlit it under pressure, or was swept along by her son Charles IX’s impulses — but it definitely marks a turning point where fear and revenge became part of the royal toolkit. Alongside that, Catherine’s use of marriage as a political instrument was brilliant and brutal at once. She negotiated matches across Europe and within France to secure alliances: the marriage of her daughter Marguerite to Henry of Navarre is a famous example intended to fuse Catholic and Protestant interests, even if the aftermath didn’t go as planned.

Catherine also shaped the look and feel of French court politics. She was a great patron of the arts and spectacle, using festivals, ballets, and lavish entertainments to create court culture as soft power — a way to remind nobles who held royal favor and to showcase royal magnificence. She expanded bureaucratic reach, cultivated networks of spies and informants, and used favorites and councils to exert influence when her sons proved indecisive. All of this helped centralize certain functions of monarchy even while her methods sometimes accelerated the decay of royal authority by encouraging factional dependence on court favor rather than institutional rule.

In the long view, Catherine’s legacy is messy and oddly modern: she kept France from cracking apart immediately, but her tactics also entrenched factionalism and made the crown look like it ruled by intrigue more than law. She didn’t create a stable solution to religious division, yet she forced the state to reckon with religious pluralism and the limits of repression. For me, she’s endlessly compelling — a master strategist with a tragic outcome, the kind of ruler you love to analyze because her successes and failures both feel so human and so consequential.

Who Are The Top Authors For Quotes On Corruption In Politics?

5 Answers2025-08-24 03:05:12

I get a little giddy when a great line about power lands, so here’s a curated list of the writers I keep going back to for quotes about corruption in politics.

First up is Lord Acton — his line 'Power tends to corrupt; absolute power corrupts absolutely' is shorthand for so much. Niccolò Machiavelli is next; his 'The Prince' is practically a manual on how rulers manipulate systems, with gems like 'It is better to be feared than loved…' that point straight at realpolitik. George Orwell cuts through propaganda in essays like 'Politics and the English Language' and fiction like '1984', helping me spot how language cloaks rotten motives.

I also turn to Alexis de Tocqueville and 'Democracy in America' for warning signs about soft despotism, and to modern critics like Noam Chomsky for analysis of how systems maintain corruption through propaganda. Mark Twain and H.L. Mencken provide that acidic wit — their zingers make corruption feel painfully obvious. If you want to build a post or a talk, mix a historical line from Acton or Machiavelli with a razor-sharp modern quote from Orwell or Chomsky; it’s the best way I know to make people sit up and actually think.

How Did The Cumans Influence Medieval Hungarian Politics?

3 Answers2025-08-28 10:01:41

There’s something about nomads reshaping royal politics that gets my historian-heart racing. The Cumans—Turkic steppe people who arrived in Hungary in the mid-13th century fleeing the Mongol advance—didn’t just add a new ethnic group to the map; they became a political force that kings, magnates, and bishops all had to reckon with. When King Béla IV and his successors invited or tolerated their settlement, it was pragmatic: Hungary had been hollowed out by the Mongol invasion of 1241–42, and the Cumans brought manpower, cavalry skill, and a willingness to defend the frontier. But those strengths came with complications—different law, different customs, and powerful chieftains who didn’t always map neatly onto Hungarian feudal hierarchies.

Politically, the Cumans were both a lever and a thorn. On one hand, kings used Cuman contingents as elite cavalry and a counterweight against overmighty magnates; they could be king-makers in a pinch. On the other, their semi-autonomous status and occasional raiding unsettled local nobility and clergy. The crown granted them privileges and special legal status to secure their loyalty, and that legal exceptionalism showed up in the so-called Cuman laws and royal decrees aimed at settling them and bringing them under Christian norms. Those policies often provoked friction—some nobles resented preferential treatment, while Church leaders pressed for stricter Christianization. The most dramatic embodiment of the Cuman-Hungarian mix was a king who leaned Cuman in culture and loyalty, and the resulting tensions between royal authority, noble factions, and ecclesiastical power shaped decades of internal conflict.

Long-term, their imprint is remarkably tangible. The Cumans left place-names (Kiskunság and Nagykunság—Little and Great Cumania), contributed to military culture with light cavalry tactics, and eventually blended into the Hungarian nobility through intermarriage and settlement. Their presence forced the crown to refine policies on foreign settlers, frontier administration, and minority law—precisely the kinds of institutional changes that ripple through a medieval state. I find it fascinating how a migratory wave can push a kingdom toward more centralized negotiation of power while also producing local autonomy. If you ever wander through the Great Hungarian Plain, you can still feel the weird, layered history where steppe and kingdom bumped into each other, and that everyday landscape tells a lot about how politics worked back then.

How Did Women Influence Politics In Heian Japan Courts?

3 Answers2025-08-29 02:20:43

On a rainy evening I leafed through 'The Pillow Book' and felt like I was eavesdropping on the Heian court — which is exactly the point: women's writing was the whisper that steered palace life. Women in Heian Japan had no shortage of formal restrictions, but they controlled the channels that really mattered: marriage networks, motherhood, literary salons, and the intimate flow of information. A Fujiwara daughter who became an imperial consort didn’t just provide heirs; she anchored a whole clan’s political claim. People often talk about regents and clans, but the marriages that created those regents were brokered by women and sustained by mothers who managed factional loyalties behind the scenes.

I’ve always been struck by how diaries, poems, and private letters functioned as political tools. Ladies-in-waiting like Murasaki Shikibu or Sei Shōnagon chronicled court events, praised or shamed courtiers with an elegant waka, and curated reputations. Poetry contests, gift exchanges, and the placement of a stanza in a diary could make or break alliances. Beyond words, influential women ran large households, managed estates, and sponsored temples — becoming abbesses who controlled land and money. Those economic levers mattered as much as rank.

So when people ask how women influenced Heian politics, I think less about overt offices and more about soft power: the shaping of public image, the production of heirs, control of resources, and a literary culture that doubled as political commentary. Reading their pages still feels like listening to the real conversations the official records tried to ignore.

How Do Critics Read Politics In A Tale Of Two Cities?

4 Answers2025-08-30 10:42:57

Tucked into the corner of a secondhand bookstore with a chipped mug of tea beside me, I started reading 'A Tale of Two Cities' like someone trying to decode a conversation at a crowded party — listening for the politics between the lines. Critics often treat Dickens as both critic and cautious reformer: he sympathizes with the poor and indicts aristocratic cruelty, yet he recoils at the lawless violence of the revolution. For me that ambivalence is the book’s political heartbeat. The grinding of mills and the crunch of bread shortages translate into a critique of structural injustice, while the furious, indiscriminate terror in Paris becomes a warning about how oppressed people can be corrupted by bloodlust.

On another level I find readers examining rhetoric and audience. Dickens writes to Victorian readers who feared revolution but were also uncomfortable with inequality; critics point out how he uses melodrama and redemption arcs — Sydney Carton’s sacrifice, Lucie’s moral center — to steer readers toward moral reform rather than rebellion. Some Marxist-leaning critics, whom I enjoy arguing with at cafés, emphasize class dynamics and economic causation; feminist critics highlight how women in the novel are constrained yet morally pivotal.

I like to close my copy after a session and imagine Dickens watching London’s streets, uneasy and earnest. The political readings never feel fully settled — that’s why the book still sparks debate.

How Does Dante'S Divine Comedy Reflect Medieval Politics?

3 Answers2025-08-30 20:24:55

Reading 'Divine Comedy' feels like eavesdropping on a medieval city council meeting that Dante insisted on annotating with hellfire and theology. I get swept up every time by how personal his politics are: he was a White Guelph who got exiled by Black Guelphs, and that municipal trauma colors the poem. Florence’s factionalism shows up repeatedly—Florentine rivals and allies alike are lodged in the afterlife in ways that read like blunt political commentary. He puts enemies in the Styx or the bolge not just as moral lessons but as public indictments, so the poem doubles as a dossier of civic grievances.

Dante’s treatment of the papacy and the empire is where medieval geopolitics gets theatrical. Across 'Inferno', 'Purgatorio', and 'Paradiso' he critiques corrupt clerics (simoniacs and nepotists) alongside emperors and politicians, and that mirrors his broader political theory in 'Monarchia': a push for a universal, just temporal authority distinct from spiritual authority. The placement of figures like the simoniacal popes or the bitter expectations placed on a hoped-for emperor (Henry VII gets a kind of messianic hope in Dante’s imagination) shows his concern with balance of power. He’s railing at papal overreach—remember Boniface VIII’s shadow—and at the breakdown of civic justice.

Finally, don’t forget the poetic device: contrapasso (punishment reflecting sin) works like political satire. A corrupt official suffers distortions that reveal structural rot; a politician who abused eloquence faces a twisted tongue. Reading the poem, I often picture Dante not just mourning moral decay but drafting a political manifesto in three canticles—part indictment, part civic therapy—hoping his readers would rebuild the polis differently.

Which Manga Like Attack On Titan Explore Bleak Politics?

4 Answers2025-08-23 10:32:51

I get giddy whenever someone asks for manga that scratch the same itchy spot as 'Attack on Titan' — that bitter mix of epic stakes, moral rot, and political bleakness. Lately I’ve been tearing through series on my commute and in the half-hour before bed, and a few keeps coming up whenever I want that feeling of systems grinding people down rather than just big monsters. First and foremost, check out 'Eden: It's an Endless World!'. It’s dense, philosophical, and drenched in geopolitical collapse — think pandemics, shadowy organizations, and the way governments can become little more than survivalist mafias. The pacing sometimes dips, but when it hits it’s like reading a dossier of humanity’s nastiest instincts.

Another heavy hitter is 'Monster' by Naoki Urasawa. It’s not fantasy, but the bleak politics are there in the form of institutional rot, media manipulation, and the ways national identity and cold-blooded pragmatism shape justice. The slow-burn mystery style makes the moral questions hit harder: people in positions of power cover sins for perceived stability, and that moral calculus is terrifying in a very human way. If you loved the political betrayals and the idea that “the good guys” are messy, this will feel familiar.

For historical brutality mixed with political scheming, 'Vinland Saga' is a perfect fit. It’s technically a Viking epic, but the politics — feudal ambitions, the cycles of revenge, charismatic leaders who manipulate masses — echo the darkest parts of 'Attack on Titan'. Characters make impossible choices for “greater causes,” and you’ll be left stewing about colonialism, leadership, and whether violence ever actually solves anything.

Other picks: 'Kingdom' is pure large-scale realpolitik and battlefield calculus if you want trench maps and statecraft. 'Akira' is a landmark for dystopian government experiments and urban decay, a raw blast of corruption and militarization. For something smaller-scale but gutting, 'Gunslinger Girl' turns state-sponsored child operatives into a study of how institutions justify atrocity. If you’re after cosmic-level politicking, 'Legend of the Galactic Heroes' (manga adaptations exist) serves meticulously plotted oligarchies vs. empires, where ideology warps every human life.

If you try one thing first, I’d recommend 'Eden' or 'Monster' depending on whether you want sci-fi-political thriller or cold, modern conspiracy. They don't give tidy moral answers, and that’s exactly why they linger with you — like the unsettled feeling after finishing a track that keeps replaying in your head. Happy digging, and tell me which bleak corridor of politics you end up crawling into next.

In 'World Without End', How Do Politics Affect The Lives Of The Characters?

4 Answers2025-04-07 10:25:06

In 'World Without End', politics is a driving force that shapes the lives of the characters in profound ways. The power struggles between the nobility, the church, and the townspeople create a tense and often oppressive environment. Characters like Merthin and Caris navigate these challenges as they try to build their lives and careers. The political machinations of figures like Prior Godwyn and Earl Roland directly impact the town of Kingsbridge, influencing everything from trade to personal relationships. The novel vividly portrays how political decisions can ripple through society, affecting even the most ordinary people.

For instance, the construction of the bridge becomes a focal point of political conflict, with different factions vying for control. This struggle not only delays progress but also leads to personal tragedies for some characters. The church's influence is particularly significant, as it wields both spiritual and temporal power, often to the detriment of the townspeople. The novel also explores how women like Caris must navigate a patriarchal system, using their wits and determination to assert their agency. Overall, 'World Without End' offers a compelling look at how politics can shape destinies, for better or worse.