The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett The “Uncommon Reader” is a quirky little book about Queen Elizabeth II‚ who becomes an avid reader in her 80’s‚ and her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers the pleasure of reading. At the beginning‚ the Queen was not a big fan at all; she had never taken much interest in reading‚ her feeling was that liking books is "something that should be left to other people." Due to this new obsession‚ she begins to ignore her formal duties much to the dismay of
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Normanhurst Boys High School Notification of Assessment Task Course: Preliminary HSC Advanced English Topic: Area of Study Journeys Weighting: 30% Half-Yearly Report‚ 10% Yearly Report Date/Time Due: FRIDAY 22nd March 2013 Format: In Class Essay Submission Details: In class Organising Teacher/s: Mr Martinez‚ Ms. Ormiston Outcomes to be assessed: P1. P2. P3. P4. P7. P11. P12In your answer you will be assessed on how well you : * Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of the journey
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Gwendolyn Bennett Gwendolyn Bennett was born on July 8th‚ 1902 and was born in Giddings Texas. She was a well known poet and writer during the Harlem Renaissance. Her parents were Mayme Frank and Joshua Robin Bennett. She spent most of her time in Wadsworth‚ Nevada. Her parents taught at the Paiute Indian Reservation but relocated to Washington D.C. in 1906 so her father to obtain his law degree. In 1910 her mother filed for divorce and won sole custody but her father later kidnapped her and
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might and wealth‚ wasted his resources and power in trivial things such as unnecessary wars and luxurious items and palaces. He sold the idea of divine right as his right of leadership‚ and expanded France’s army and wealth throughout his reign. Alexander the Great was a great ruler who focused on the expansion of territory of his empire and expanded Greek culture and beliefs. At his death at only 32 years of age‚ he possessed one of the biggest empires ever seen. Philip II of Spain was a studious
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Alexander the Great Alexander the Great‚ Alexander III of Macedon‚ King of Macedonia‚ was born in July 356 BC in Pella‚ Macedonia. He was one of the greatest military geniuses in history. His father‚ Philip II of Macedon‚ was a brilliant ruler and strategist. His mother was Olympias‚ princess of Epirus‚ daughter of King Neoptolemus. Arixstandros Telmisy‚ a renowned dream interpreter‚ determined that Olympias was pregnant‚ and that the child would have the character of a lion. Even as a young
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Alexander the Great was a conqueror and King of Macedonia prior to the Hellenistic Period. He succeeded to the throne after Phillip II of Macedon’s death brought his reign to an end. However‚ the continuance of the promised legacy his father left behind did not satisfy this power crazed King for fame and glory. Alexander the Great’s resentment towards his father led him to continue conquering because he wanted to overshadow his father. Under his headship‚ his unification of Greek city-states led
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Conquests of Alexander the Great At the age of 20‚ Alexander III became the king of Macedonia when his father Philip was assassinated. Before he could begin his now famous campaign to conquer Persia‚ he had to take control of Illyria‚ Greece‚ and the Thracian tribes. Once his control of the region was in place he began hi campaign to conquer Persia. Alexander had amassed a large military force that included some 48‚000 soldiers‚ 6‚000 cavalry‚ and a naval force that consisted of 120 ships
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TWEDY Thesis Statement: Alexander III of Macedon was truly great because he spread Greek language and culture throughout his empire‚ he had great success in the military field‚ and he was a philosophical idealist. First Major Idea: Alexander III of Macedon was truly great because he spread Greek language and culture throughout his empire. From 336 to 334 and many years after that‚ Alexander conquered territories on a superhuman scale. He then promoted Greek culture and language throughout
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Alexander the Great The World Generals Series “Palgrave’s World Generals Series will feature great leaders whose reputations have transcended their own nations‚ whose bold characters led to new forms of combat‚ whose determination and courage gave shape to new dynasties and civilizations—men whose creativity and courage inspired multitudes. Beginning with illustrious World War II German Field Marshall Irwin Rommel‚ known as the Desert Fox‚ the series will shed new light on famous warrior-leaders
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Alexander the Great Throughout history the actions‚ beliefs‚ and achievements of certain individuals have changed global history. One such individual is Alexander of Macedon‚ better known as Alexander the Great. During the years of Aristotle came the military rule of Philip of Macedonia. Philip was a great conqueror‚ but not as great or as popular as his son Alexander. The main thrust of Alexander’s reign was that it happened so quickly. With lightning fast speed‚ the greatest mortal hero of Greece
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