Justinian was a Byzantine Emperor who helped to renew the Byzantine Empire that would leave an eternal legacy for Western Civilization. During Justinian’s reign‚ the Byzantine Empire was at a time of decline. With Justinian’s visions‚ he was able to lay out a foundation that would help the Byzantine Empire live for many years to come. Justinian was born in 483 AD at Tauresium in Illyricum in the Balkans of what is now central Europe. He was the nephew of Emperor Justin. His uncle Justin had passed
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Napoleon: Hero Persuasive Essay A hero is someone who has a vision for a better future‚ acts on their visions‚ and has the perseverance to get through obstacles. Throughout history there have been countless heroes: Charlemagne‚ Alexander the Great‚ and many others. In 18th century France‚ during the French Revolution‚ one of the greatest heroes in history emerged. His name was Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon Bonaparte is considered a hero in French society because he fought his way to power and protected
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Both books are written by the same author John Flanagan and are in the same series. The Icebound Land takes place around eight years before The Emperor of Nihon-ja (Icebound Land is the third book while the Emperor of Nihon-ja is the tenth book in the series). The Icebound Land takes place immediately after the second book with the two main characters (Will and Evelyn) being captured after trying to burn the bridge in order to destroy the enemy’s main way of transporting armies into their providence/hometown
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“The Emperor Nero possessed a character so insecure and self-obsessed that he was completely unsuited to govern the Roman Empire.” (Baker 187) Nero rose to power through the conniving tactics of his own mother. This festered inside him his entire career‚ and the paranoia it caused eventually drove him crazy. With roots in his distrust of his mother and no true appeal to the throne‚ Nero’s insecurity manifested itself in his lust for attention and disapproval of dissent; this ultimately caused his
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that Napoleon is the hero of The French Revolution; however‚ due to his despotic intentions‚ inevitable failures‚ as well as other figures of the French Revolution also being considered to be heroic‚ prove otherwise. The French government in the beginning of our French Revolution was in need of a man with military success‚ they were in need of a man like Napoleon. Napoleon was assigned only to prevent chaos during the French Revolution in 1797‚ but eventually was admitted as the French Emperor of France
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The main argument of the source is that the First Emperor of China was an extremely powerful and influential leader who craved eternal ruler-ship and feared death. The construction of his tomb warriors was an attempt to bring his power and possessions in life into death and eternity. The First Emperor of China was a brilliant leader. He acquired and merged vast territories and established regulations on writing‚ currency and measurements. Even so‚ he had a massive phobia of death. He turned to
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This essay will give an overview of Napoleons life‚ explain the excerpt from "The Prince"‚ and explain‚ using evidence from Napoleon’s life‚ how Napoleon followed the advice in "The Prince". Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 5th‚ 1769‚ in Corsica to an aristocratic family. At age nine‚ Napoleon left for France to study at Brienne‚ a private school. In 1984‚ he moved to Paris to study at the Royal Military Academy. A year later‚ Napoleon entered the military as a second lieutenant. Directly
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Emperor Hirohito (April 29‚ 1901 - January 7‚ 1989) Emperor Hirohito ruled for 53 years‚ during those years‚ Japanese civilians invaded China‚ the Rape of Nanking happened‚ they attacked Pearl Harbor and Japan rose to become the world second economic superpower. He was the first Japanese Emperor to be welcomed into Europe. He married at age 16‚ was crowned prince in November 1921. He died in his 80’s of a sickness called Myocardial Infraction. In his early life at age 7 he was taught
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The ancient lineage of Japanese Yamato Emperors have ruled with diverse layers of power for centuries. Cultural and social changes affected the political influence and power of the "Sun Line" dynasty. But‚ because of the religious aspects of the divine authority of the emperor‚ the dynasty was manipulated for political legitimacy instead of being totally annihilated. Thus‚ the dynasty has survived from the legendary Jimmu in 660 to the present day 125th Emperor Akihito. Shinto‚ the native religion
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Tayo Shonubi IB1 History 28/9/2012 Emperor Tewodros of Ethiopia Emperor Tewodros II of Ethiopia’s rise to power began in 1845 with a meticulous rule which to his oppositions favor‚ ended in dismal failure and led him to commit suicide in 1858‚ after thirteen years of power. Tewodros was the heir-apparent to emperor Tewodros I‚ his father’s throne‚ but after his father’s death‚ he became the adopted son of his half-brother. He grew to be an accomplished soldier and leader and was then allotted
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