Alexander the Great’s actions and decisions have significantly impacted upon the world during his time‚ ultimately leaving behind a legacy that can be affiliated with the westernization of the globe. He helped bring the western civilization‚ which included the scientific and liberal thinking of the Greeks to much of the rest of the world. He introduced a study of science for science’s sake to the nations and he is also considered as one of the most successful military commanders in history‚ for by
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The Holy Roman Empire‚ while one of the longest-lived governments for the region containing the German people‚ has been criticized by its citizens and historians alike. While the word “empire” connotes strong leadership over vast tracts of land full of people subject to uniform treatment‚ the Holy Roman Empire was anything but an empire in this respect. Samuel Pufendorf (1667) gives sharp criticism to the Empire’s lack of strong political structure and how it has contributed to military weakness
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Montenegro‚ Russia and The United States. The allies fought the Triple Alliance which consisted of Germany‚ Austria Hungary‚ Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire. The allies won the war when a revolution engulfed Austria Hungary and the Ottoman Empire surrendered. On November 11th on the 11th hour fighting stopped when Germany signed an armistice. The allies were able to win the war for many reasons. The three main reasons for the allied victory were the strong navy that Brittan had which held the Germans off
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Renaissance: a renewal of life‚ vigor‚ interest‚ etc.; rebirth; revival. Renaissance‚ the great new idea that led to different kinds of painting and architecture. The changing of spiritual to humanism. But was Renaissance really a great rebirth? First‚ we must see when the Renaissance started. By most historians‚ the Renaissance began in 1300 in Europe and ended during the 1700s. We can say that Brunelleschi started the Architectural Renaissance or Albrecht Durer started German Renaissance. But in
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legacy of achievements. The Mongols were the descendants of the famed Empire Builder Ghengis Khan. They have played a more prominent role in world history than any other people of North or Middle Asia. They were able to create a world empire‚ with the help of Ghengis Kahn. Ghengis Kahn had a huge role making the Mongols a world empire. He was a Mongol chieftain who rose to power as kahn. Ghengis Kahn was able to unify and organize the scattered Mongols and other nomadic tribes
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Egyptians have had many great wonders. One of these wonders are pyramids. Because this was an ancient wonder‚ many people believe that the Egyptians didn’t use any math but only used logic and reason to build pyramids. If this is true‚ then how did they build the Great Pyramid? They used simple math to make such a great pyramid. They used the Pythagorean Theorem‚ trigonometry and simple algebra. They also measured the angle of each direction so that each side of the pyramid was facing exactly north
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On BonaparteNapoleon was indeed a great man‚ in that he made a significant impact on the course of history‚ although with both positive and negative consequences. He was one of history’s greatest military commanders and succeeded in conquering most of Europe and did much to modernize the nations he ruled. He also introduced the Code Napoleon‚ which brought unity‚ order‚ progress and reform to France and Europe and the Code is still used today. However‚ in the end‚ he betrayed some of the principles
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Firstly is how Stalin used his position as General Secretary‚ as well as jealousies between the leaders and Trotsky’s illness to stage-manage Lenin’s funeral. To the general public‚ it appeared that Stalin was very close to Lenin‚ and as a result should become his successor. In 1925‚ Trotsky was forced to resign as Commissar for War. This was a potentially powerful position because it meant‚ if need be‚ the army would be on Trotsky’s side. Of course‚ Stalin realised this and how much of a threat
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How significant was the Great Reform Act of 1832? The Great Reform Act passed in 1832 was brought in due to a number of inside and outside pressures. For example‚ the fall of the Tories and the economic crisis of 1829-30. Britain pre 1832 was known as one of the most unrepresentative countries. English counties elected 82 MPs-only men who owned property worth over 40 shillings a year could elect these MPs (only the ruling classes.)Boroughs or towns elected 394 MPs-most voters were in southern England
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Gaugamela was the perfect battlefield for Darius’s army and both leaders knew this. But‚ Alexander decided to take his chances and try to end the war with this battle on Darius’s land. As the Macedonian army set up camp overnight‚ Alexander was advised by his right-hand man Parmenion to attack Darius at that moment (Grant). It would have been the perfect surprise attack on the Persian army but‚ Alexander declined and said a surprise attack would be considered stealing a victory‚ so he decided to
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