Cleopatra‚ one of the most well-known women in history‚ is a great example of what a woman can do. She ruled an entire empire‚ influenced some of the most powerful men of her time‚ and went to war and won on multiple occasions. She was the exception to the norm for her time; but what about the other women like her? Why do we rarely ever learn about these fantastic women who were astounding rulers and impressive military leaders? Granted‚ there aren’t many women of ancient times who lead armies or
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stated by George W. Bush. It is believed by some‚ that the changes in “America” began in late 1492 with the arrival of Christopher Columbus and the Spanish flag to the New World however‚ this was not the first voyage to arrive but the Scandinavian seafarers came first. Columbus’ arrival led to the discovery of the indigenous people‚ Native Americans. Plans for the New World were virtually see through for those who understood the evil characteristics the world can display “with fifty men they can all
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innovation of the age and gained widespread use after the 1830s by an overwhelming range of poets. Though the form is cheifly associated with Robert Browning‚ there are many old English poems were dramatic monologues for example‚ "The Wanderer" and "The Seafarer"‚ Robert Burns’ "Holy Willie’s Prayer." The technique is evident in many of the Greek dramas as well. But still the origin of the form have been much debated in the last several decades as the critics claimed it to be the Victorians probably. The
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human achievement‚ but can also be very dangerous if not handled correctly. In Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein‚” Shelley portrays these two aspects of accomplishment as dangerous‚ destructive‚ and even fateful. Shelley begins her novel with an ambitious seafarer named Robert Walton. Walton is determined to reach the North Pole‚ where he may “tread a land never before imprinted by the foot of man” (6). During his journey‚ he writes constantly to his sister‚ Margaret Saville. Unfortunately‚ due to the laws
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Pacific islands including the Philippines. In its midst‚ other ancient civilizations were also evolving. The Proto-Malays‚ a Mongol Asiatic race‚ arrived around 2500 B.C. Unlike the Negritos‚ who were hunters and gatherers‚ the Proto-Malays were seafarers and farmers. They built their houses in trees and created fire for cooking. More advanced‚ they drove the Negritos into the mountains. The next to arrive were the Duetero-Malays‚ of India-Asiatic race (Indian‚ Chinese‚ Siamese‚ Arabic)‚ that prevailed
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more unknown and untold about his story. Little is actually known about Columbus. Most of what is found in history books or other reliable sources is often wrong or unverifiable. Books tell “Christopher Columbus grew up to become an experience seafarer. He sailed the Atlantic as far
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THE POSSIBILITY OF ETHNOGENESIS OF THE BADJAO IN BARANGAY TAMBACAN‚ ILIGAN CITY Artchil C. Daug‚ Christopher O. Kimilat ‚ Glory Grace Ann G. Bayon & Angenel Clariz D. Rufon Department of History Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology ABSTRACT The Badjao‚ who are considered part of the thirteen Moro ethno-linguistic groups in Mindanao specifically in the Sulu Archipelago area‚ are also found in Barangay Tambacan in Iligan City in Northern Mindanao. For centuries‚ they have
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Definition of Piracy Piracy is typically an act of robbery or criminal violence at sea. The term can include acts committed on land‚ in the air‚ or in other major bodies of water or on a shore. It does not normally include crimes committed against persons traveling on the same vessel as the perpetrator (e.g. one passenger stealing from others on the same vessel). The term has been used throughout history to refer to raids across land borders by non-state agents. Piracy or pirating is the name of
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ng EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF INDIA OCCASIONAL PAPER NO. 142 INDIAN SHIPPING INDUSTRY: A CATALYST FOR GROWTH Exim Bank’s Occasional Paper Series is an attempt to disseminate the findings of research studies carried out in the Bank. The results of research studies can interest exporters‚ policy makers‚ industrialists‚ export promotion agencies as well as researchers. However‚ views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Bank. While reasonable care has been taken to ensure authenticity
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15 countries. So removes significantly trade barriers and is good condition for Vietnamese companies‚ specifically VOSCO to enter foreign markets. VOSCO has a lot of good competitive advantages to develop further like: low-cost and skilled crew (seafarers)‚ good related and supporting system such as shipbuilding industry‚ ports… (VOSCO is a member of VINALINE)… Moreover the company can manage and exploit their own fleets therefore positively seek to
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