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    Alexander the Great was a conqueror and King of Macedonia prior to the Hellenistic Period. He succeeded to the throne after Phillip II of Macedon’s death brought his reign to an end.  However‚ the continuance of the promised legacy his father left behind did not satisfy this power crazed King for fame and glory. Alexander the Great’s resentment towards his father led him to continue conquering because he wanted to overshadow his father. Under his headship‚ his unification of Greek city-states led

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    In 1860 and 1861 eleven of the southern states declared their secession from the Union creating the Confederate States. This act caused widespread conflict and the Civil War followed quickly after. The Southern states were led to secede from the Union by many different factors‚ including the question of slavery‚ the election of Abraham Lincoln‚ and the “right of self government.” In 1850‚ John C. Calhoun asked the question‚ “What is it that has endangered the Union?” in his speech "The Clay Compromise

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    How far was political opposition to the Tsar divided in their aims and methods‚ 1881-1905? Political opponents of the Tsar were clearly divided in their aims and methods‚ and consequentially may have contributed to the survival of Tsarist Russia. The main parties were the Social democrats (Bolsheviks and Mensheviks)‚ Social Revolutionaries and Liberals (Octobrists and Kadets). Each of these radical parties had their own separate beliefs on what Russia needed and each aimed for some sort of change

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    Alexander the Great The World Generals Series “Palgrave’s World Generals Series will feature great leaders whose reputations have transcended their own nations‚ whose bold characters led to new forms of combat‚ whose determination and courage gave shape to new dynasties and civilizations—men whose creativity and courage inspired multitudes. Beginning with illustrious World War II German Field Marshall Irwin Rommel‚ known as the Desert Fox‚ the series will shed new light on famous warrior-leaders

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    Alexander the Great Alexander III of Macedon‚ commonly known as Alexander the Great‚ was a king of Macedon‚ a state in northern ancient Greece. Born in Pella in 356 BC‚ Alexander was tutored by Aristotle until the age of 16. Known for his brutal and legendary military tactics‚ Alexander was probably one of the best if not the best military commanders of all time. He was definitely one of the most successful‚ however‚ conquering much of the world at the time and sometimes making entire cities surrender

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    The Epic Father-Son Battle: Phillip II versus Alexander the Great Chris L. Word Count: 1595 During the times of ancient Greece‚ perhaps one of the most influential and known powers was Macedonia. Macedonia’s empire existed from the 800s BC to 146 BC and is principally known for the accomplishments of it’s leaders: Phillip II and his son‚ Alexander the Great. Phillip II worked internally in the regions near Greece strengthening his country‚ while Alexander operated very far from Greece‚ conquering

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    | Alexander the Great | | | Craig Wilson | 11/12/2012 | | Alexander was the son of Philip II of Macedonia. He was born in Pella‚ Macedonia’s capital city in 356 BC. Alexander was tutored by Aristotle‚ one of the greatest philosophers and smartest men of the time‚ from when he was 13 until he was 16. He was also leader of the Companions‚ which was a group Philip II made to protect him from would be assailants (Alexander the Great Biography) (historyofmacedonia.org). In 340 BC

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    Alexander the great was born in July 356 B.C. to his father Phillip II. Alexander’s father prepared him for a life a conquests and legacies by allowing young Alexander to take over the battle of Chaeronea. This was a very important battle for Alexander since it showed his leadership skills considering he was only 16 years old. After the battle of Chaeronea‚ Alexander’s father‚ Phillip II‚ was assassinated. Now a new ruler at the age of twenty would emerge to the Macedonia people‚ he was know as Alexander

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    ALEXANDER THE GREAT Alexander the Great was born in the Pella region of Macedonia on September 20‚ 356 B.C. to parents King Philip II of Macedonia and Queen Olympia‚ daughter of King Neoptolemus. The young prince and his sister were raised in Pella’s royal court. Growing up‚ the dark–eyed and curly-headed Alexander hardly ever saw his father‚ who spent most of his time with military campaigns and extra-marital affairs. Alexander received his earliest education under the tutelage of Leonidas. Leonidas

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    How successfully did Alexander III suppress opposition? Bibliography: http://countrystudies.us/russia/6.htm http://www.funfront.net/hist/russia/revo1905.htm It is said that Alexander III ruled over Russia for 13 years with the Cossack whip called the nagaika. Due to his harsh reign‚ Alexander managed to suppress any opposition that posed a threat to his position as Tsar and despite this‚ this period of time became a period of stability for Russia. Alexander strongly believed that to make

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