Recently‚ in class‚ we have been learning about Alexander the great‚ specifically whether he was a villain‚ or a hero. I lean more towards the side of villain to most‚ except for Macedon‚ because the land was all for them. He could be thought of as a villain because he enslaved 30‚000 and killed 6‚000 in Thebes‚ attempted to force all people into one culture and strip them of their own‚ and he also treated those who tried to escape horrendously. First of all‚ Alexander the great took control of
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Vocabulary Word: Afflictions a. Lady Macbeth afflicted Macbeth when convincing him to kill Duncan‚ like a storm on a wedding would. b. Simile 2. Vocabulary Word: Chide a. Macbeth chides himself after killing Duncan like parents would to their ruthless child. b. Simile 3. Vocabulary Word: Cloistered a. If I were Macbeth after murdering Duncan‚ I’d remain as cloistered as a caveman. b. Simile 4. Vocabulary Word: Dauntless a. Lady Macbeth is like a lion‚ displaying her dauntless side. b. Simile
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2007. Web. 04 Nov. 2014. <http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/who-was-cleopatra-151356013/?all>. Cruiuse‚ Cristopher‚ and Faith Lepidus. "Cleopatra Was a Powerful and Wise Ruler." VOA. VOA: Learning English‚ 15 Feb. 2011. Web. 02 Nov. 2014. <http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/cleopatra-was-a-powerful-and-wise-ruler-116280284/114309.html>. History.com Staff. "Cleopatra." History.com. A&E Television Networks‚ 2009. Web. 02 Nov. 2014. <http://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/cleopatra>
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military successes in Schleswig‚ Austria‚ and France. Military success led way to the dominance of France‚ during Napoleons reign‚ and Germany‚ during Bismarck ’s reign‚ in all of Europe. Another factor which both men compare to is‚ that both were very ruthless in the advancement of their countries interests. Napoleon "joined a conspiracy that pulled down the Directory‚ the government he had earlier preserved" and became the First Consul (Civilization in the West‚ 662). Bismarck used illegal means and
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Legalism goes on to take a more unique approach which was much different from the previous two. Confucius was born in 551 B.C.E‚ to a poor family of the lower nobility. Throughout his life‚ he relentlessly tried to gain an office with a prominent ruler of the time who was willing to adopt his various concepts. Unfortunately‚ Confucius died in 479B.C.E.‚ before such a change ever took place. However‚ he succeeded in winning over a handful of devote followers who continued his legacy and Confucianism
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In the story Lady Macbeth role in the story is significant‚ she is an evil‚ ruthless‚ and ambitions Person. She is responsible for the murders that her husband commits because she was blood-Thirsty for the crown. In fact she then becomes more eager to get the crown than Macbeth Himself and then soon realizes that once you commit one violent act there is no way of ever turning back. An analysis of Lady Macbeth reveals that she is a powerful character who adds complexity and depth to a play about murder
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Cleopatra has become one of the most memorable figures in Egyptian history‚ even though she was not actually Egyptian. This fabulous ruler of ancient Egypt surely left an incredible mark on history. Cleopatra’s life story has gone on to inspire and encourage different kinds of people in many different ways. “Fool! Don’t you see now that I could have poisoned you a hundred times had I been able to live without you.” Although it may seem like it‚ Cleopatra’s good looks were not her biggest asset. She
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Mauryan emperor Ashoka Maurya (Devanāgarī: अशोक‚ IAST: Aśoka)‚ who succeeded to the Mauryan throne in modernday India around 269 B.C.[1] Many historians consider him as one of the greatest kings of the ancient India for his policies of public welfare. His policy of Dhamma has been debated by intellectuals.[2][3] Ashoka The Great Maurya Samrat Contents 1 Definition 2 Historical background 2.1 Socioeconomic conditions 2.2 Religious conditions 2.3 Polity 3 Distribution of inscriptions 4 Dhamma causes 5 Edicts A "Chakravartin" ruler‚ 1st century BCE/CE
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Revered by few‚ despised by many‚ and known by all‚ two of the most arguably world-renowned authoritarians consisted of a paranoid Russian tyrant and a ruthless German dictator who both led their countries with iron fists. Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler have written themselves into the world’s history through their actions in the gruesome‚ looming beast that was World War II‚ of the treatment of their nations‚ and of the governments they represented. In theory‚ these two leaders piloted their nations
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circa and during this time period‚ he accomplished achievements that greatly influenced Roman philosophy‚ culture‚ geography‚ and most importantly religion. Throughout Constantine’s lifetime he became a well-appreciated military victor‚ effective ruler‚ founder of the Byzantine empire‚ and the first emperor of Rome to embrace Christianity. Despite these significant fulfillments‚ Constantine faced many obstacles under the supervision and training of Emperor Diocletian. Before Constantine‚ Diocletian
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