Exploring the prophetic insights of William Butler Yeats, this seminar paper delves into his imaginative visions regarding civilization's collapse. It highlights Yeats's early 20th-century concerns about apocalyptic themes, particularly in the context of the Mesoamerican Long Count Calendar's end date of December 21, 2012. The paper connects Yeats's beliefs with contemporary interpretations of potential world-ending scenarios, emphasizing his unique perspective on societal breakdown and the cyclical nature of history.
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The paper explores the complex family dynamics within the early Hanoverian court, particularly the contentious relationship between George Louis, Prince of Brunswick-Luneburg, and his son George August, Prince of Wales. It examines how this familial dispute impacted governmental and administrative processes in British domestic and foreign policy during the reigns of George I and George II. The analysis highlights the significant influence of personal relations on political decision-making in early 18th-century Britain.