Sentences with phrase «member of the aristocracy»

Another generalization is that Protestant movements tended to spring from lower social strata, whereas the Catholic Reformation was led by members of the aristocracy.

Even members of the aristocracy have struggled to compete at times: Manchester United went 26 years between Busby's last and Ferguson's first, and Liverpool haven't won the title since 1990.

Katniss» victory has changed everything in a profound way, and even characters who were oblivious members of the aristocracy, like Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks), have been awoken to the injustice of the world around them and have begun to take action.

In contrast with the monastic movements, initiated, with the exception of the Franciscans, largely by members of the aristocracy, their original leadership was chiefly in the newly emerging urban population.

One was a priest, another was a member of the aristocracy of that period, possibly both were returning from worshiping in the temple in Jerusalem.

On education, de Blasio's critique employed the two - cities theme: he emphasized inclusiveness and equity, playing a populist to counter a member of the aristocracy.

Reading's lovely English accent and exuberance are a perfect fit for the wide range of characters, from young girls to male teachers to members of the aristocracy.

Although Wiley's sitters suggest the mix of might and grandeur seen in the historical paintings, rather than war heroes and members of the aristocracy, they are young men from inner - city areas such as South Central Los Angeles, Detroit, and Harlem.

This is a holdover from the time when judges were members of the aristocracy, and it was considered fashionable for important people to show off their social status by wearing long flowing wigs.

She has acted for (and for the spouses of) trustees, doctors, lawyers, hedge fund managers, members of aristocracy and people in the public eye.