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    involved‚ but can we say that nothing good comes from war when they spark technological and scientific advances? Most people who were involved with war will tell you that it was the worst thing in the world. Most families who had lost a father or a brother to war would say the same thing‚ but what changed the lives of those who survived. Images of death and destruction in their dreams haunt them. Some were injured so badly that they could never live the life they left ever again. Some had breakdowns

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    Title: Was Alexander the Great truly “Great” Date Due: 24/09/09 Date Submitted: 24/09/09 Alexander the Great‚ the ancient King of Macedonia is renowned for his conquests of Persia and India. The definition of the term ‘Great’ in such a context is to be distinguished or famous‚ highly skilled‚ of official position or social status‚ and exceptionally outstanding. The term ‘Great’ is an appropriate entitlement for Alexander‚ justified in many ways by his incredible successful war accomplishments

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    Commander in Chief of all Greeks and Emperor of Persia‚ was not a follower. He was the person leading society; the moulder‚ the shaper. Through his instantaneous reaction and actuation‚ he was able to make to important decisions‚ and it was evident that Alexander was a large influence on his people through the observations of his unconditional courage and bravery. The vicissitude he bequeathed to military tactics made it perceptible that he was not an asset of the society he lived in‚ but a ruler.

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    the network‚ ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ will indeed return to HBO. The network announced a ninth season for the beloved comedy series on 14th June. Although a formal return date has not yet been disclosed. Curb Your Enthusiasm last aired in September 2011‚ and in nearly a five-year gap since then‚ neither HBO nor David were ready to publicly dismiss the idea of reconsidering the show. On the network’s end‚ former programming president Michael Lombardo said he was "cautiously optimistic" about

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    Mtchedlidze April 26‚ 2013 6-Murray How Great Was Alexander The Great? What is a truly great leader? It is someone with courage‚ discipline‚ creativity‚ remarkable achievement‚ and integrity. Unfortunately‚ Alexander the Great does not have any of these valuable traits to be called a “great” leader. Even though Alexander left a mark in history’s book‚ it was a mark of a brutal tormenter. Alexander the Great was born in 356 B.C.E. in a kingdom on the edge of northern Greece

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    How Great Was Alexander the Great? Alexander the Great was great in that he conquered and established authority throughout Eurasia at a young age. His military tactics were quite impressive. However‚ while Alexander the Great founded many cities‚ he failed at building a lasting empire. After his death‚ his empire began fall apart. Alexander the Great is known for his achievements. According to document E‚ by the time he died at the age of 33‚ Alexander the Great formed

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    by the name “great.” He was a conqueror‚ which means that he took over places and named himself ruler of all he had taken captive. In this case‚ Alexander was hoping to unite Greece‚ as well as conquer Persia. He is very well-known among historians today‚ and he has also accomplished a lot in his time period. However‚ the name “great” may have been given to him too easily and without careful examination of how he truly treated others‚ not just how he saw himself. Alexander the Great has accomplished

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    most societies that would require for him to nurture‚ protect‚ guide‚ and educate them. It is quite the same as having the role as mother. Statutes can vary significantly from culture to culture. However‚ in all societies they are either ascribed or achieved status. Ascribed status is the social position society assigns to an individual on the basis of factors and which the individual has no control of. For example‚ we have no control over our sex‚ gender‚ race‚ economic status‚ and ethnic background

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    FOLLOWED. WITHOUT RULES NOTHING GETS DONE." It seems that in today ’s world rules are everywhere. For instance‚ type a quick search for "rules" into the Google search engine and you will return over 604 million web pages that mention rules. One can find sites which outline rules on correct Internet usage to rules on ordering Mail Order Brides! Undoubtedly rules are quite important in the everyday running of our lives and yes‚ rules are there to be followed‚ but in my opinion to say‚ that without rules

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    controversial parts of the book The Great Gatsby is whether Gatsby was really great after all. He really isn’t great at all but he works hard to try to me others believe he really truly is great. He live is a world of fairy tales‚ over romanticized details‚ and surrounds him self with people who puss up his over sized ego. Being a great‚ good honest person was not at all Gatsby. I think Gatsby was great to the people that got to know him‚ but to most Gatsby was just a GREAT mystery. Gatsby become obsessed

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