4‚ 2014 Alexander or Cyrus? In our past‚ we have had many leaders. Some were better than others‚ but what must a leader do to acquire the label “great”? Of course‚ one could simply go by the definition of the word and deem the leader “above average”. Did the great ones of ancient times exceed these standards or were they just above average like a standard dictionary would have us believe. Let us focus on two “great” leaders of our past by the names of Alexander and Cyrus. Both of these kings were
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Cyrus the Great was a brilliant and powerful Persian King that created an empire “stretching from the Indus River to the Mediterranean and from the Caucasus to the Indian Ocean” under his conquests. His governing and policies were different from any other and it helped create one of the largest empires in the world. Cyrus was truly a ‘great’ leader. Cyrus the Great is most well-known for his conquests‚ tolerance‚ and his government style. His conquests showed that the Achaemenid Empire and
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close together are Cyrus the Great and Alexander the Great. These men came at two different times‚ but they are remembered for similar reasons. From Cyrus the Great expanding an empire to Alexander the Great spreading a culture both accomplished many daring and courageous acts. Even though they both were great‚ Alexander left a lasting legacy of Hellenistic Culture on Western Civilization that still has an impact on the world today. One most first understand what the title “Great” means‚ it is very
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The letter of Cyrus the Great concerning the Jews was a letter Cyrus wrote stating his plans of helping the Jews return to their kingdom and promising them to rebuild their temple in Jerusalem. He kept his word and made sure that the temple was built and if anyone opposed he threatened them with death. Cyrus’s strategy of conquest was unique because it allowed people that he conquered to have a sense of freedom‚ even though they were being ruled over. They didn’t have to confirm to Persian culture
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You Are Like‚ Such a Good Role Model Dear Miley Cyrus‚ When I looked at the airbrushed cutout of you that is standing in my room just now‚ I was suddenly struck by a sense of awe and respect. Shockingly‚ several of my classmates have accused you of being a letdown role model compared to your early Hannah Montana days‚ but I wholeheartedly refute these arguments with undeniable proof of your suitable behavioral choices‚ mature romantic relationships‚ and artistic bathroom photography. You go girl
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don’t have to talk about. You have to go on the middle of the way. Yours writer wrote about full of lie or humiliating things about Miley Cyrus. I get so angry about it because she can do every thing she wants. I’m not a Miley fan or something like that but the news is very bad for her. She has a family too like us. If you want to make a news about Miley Cyrus or someone else you have to talk right and don’t judge people what they are doing. That’s why I’m writing this letter to you. First of
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Sorie Kargbo AP World 1A 10-9-12 In Persia "Cyrus the Shepherd" invited a newer‚ more sophisticated government that distinguished it from the previous foundation civilization. In this new government‚ a centralized bureaucracy ruled‚ meaning that while Cyrus was the king and Persepolis was the capital a highly staffed team helped run the empire. Since the Persian Empire was so large‚ Cyrus broke it up into many distinct sections called satraps‚ which had considerable local autonomy (power)
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Mr. Cyrus P. Mistry Non-Executive Director and Chairman Mr. Mistry was appointed as a Director of Tata Motors with effect from May 29‚ 2012‚ and as Deputy Chairman of the Company with effect from November 7‚ 2012. Mr. Mistry took over as Chairman from Mr. Ratan N. Tata on his retirement with effect from December 28‚ 2012. Mr. Mistry was earlier Managing Director of the Shapoorji Pallonji group and was also responsible for building the infrastructure development vertical in the Shapoorji Pallonji
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This very recent controversial news about Miley Cyrus performance at the VMA’s has raised questions on the image that she is presenting to everyone‚ including young fans. Parents are concerned that this may affect their children in a negative way. There had also been accusations that Mileys show had been racist‚ as there were Africa-Americans ‘twerking’ in the background as backup dancers. Some had said that it made it seem that the African-American were presented as ‘less’ than Miley. People were
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Miley Cyrus Disney Channel gave a young‚ teenage girl a chance to shine and become a star‚ and that is exactly what she did. In 2006‚ the television show Hannah Montana aired for the first time. Its main character was a young lady by the name of Miley Cyrus‚ daughter of Billy Ray Cyrus. She became the hottest new role model for young girls. Miley currently has been acting in rebellious ways to get a very dominate point across‚ that no matter what‚ be you‚ do not care what people think of you;
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