The Persian Empire The Persian Empire was one of the most successful empires in the world‚ largely because of its strategic geographical location. First‚ the location of the Persian Empire prior to its expansion was between the Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf to the south while the northern side of the empire lay the Caspian Sea. A plethora of rivers‚ including River Tigris and River Euphrates contributed immensely to the growth of the empire due to its strategic position and contribution in irrigation
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period was known as the Hellenistic Age. During this time the Greeks influenced many countries. Philip of Macedon created a league called Corinthian League‚ which was designed to make the Greek people think they were going to avenge Xerxes’ invasion1. The opportunity for revolt didn’t happen until the assassination of Philip. This is when Alexander III of Macedon‚ known to us as Alexander the Great‚ stepped in and assumed the throne. Alexander was only twenty at the time. Although he was young he
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Chapter 5: Ancient Rome 1. Why were early Rome’s conquests so successful? The Romans were great diplomats. They were firm when necessary and smart about granting citizenship. They also let citizens participate in domestic affairs. Their military was made up of strong‚ persistent soldiers. If a substantial amount of men were lost in battle they wouldn’t just surrender‚ but instead recruit new soldiers. They would build up new armies so that they could keep fighting. The Romans were also good
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Julius Caesar’s military campaign was successful for many reasons‚ he was a skillful and vigilant military leader who was always a step ahead of his enemies‚ his legions were well-trained and loyal‚ and his alliances with surrounding were well utilized and were assisted when needed. In 61 B.C. the Helvetii‚ led by Orgetorix‚ have been convinced that their country was too small for their population and supply demand. They then began a two-year preparation for war to gain more land and expand their
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This essay will look at efficiency between both a monopoly and a perfect competition‚ and whether a monopoly is necessarily less efficient than perfect competition. Using diagrams and equations reflecting the optimal choice of output‚ marginal revenue and marginal cost for monopolies‚ I will explain how efficiency is affected by low levels of production. At the same time monopolies can increase efficiency due to their ability in price discrimination‚ they price people differently and therefore
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To what extent was the industrial revolution a progressive process The industrial revolution‚ which took place in Britain and later spread to other parts of the world from the 18th to the 19th century was where there was a process of change from a hand production economy to machines and industrial methods. Moreover it later allowed mass production of food‚ material and significant inventions which was essential for conditions of life and that are still in used today. Although it occurred around the
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LESS IS BORE. INTRODUCTION HOW CAN ONE DESCRIBE AND ANALYSE AN ARTISTIC MOMENT WHILE IT IS GOING ON? SO IN CASE OF POSTMODERNISM‚ HISTORY OFFERS NO INSIGHT AS TO THE SCOPE OF THE MOMENT BECAUSE WE ARE IN IT’S MIDST. EXPLANATION “I NEVER KNEW ANYBODY . . . WHO FOUND LIFE SIMPLE. I THINK A LIFE OR A TIME LOOKS SIMPLE WHEN YOU LEAVE OUT THE DETAILS.” SAME WAS THE THINKING OF ROBERT CHARLES VENTURI WHEN HE TOSSED HIS FAMOUS QUOTE ‘’LESS IS BORE’’‚ WHICH PAVED THE WAY FOR POSTMODERNISM IN THIS MODERN
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The theme of American youth culture is one which is prevalent throughout American literature of the twentieth century. Two novels which effectively explore and encapsulate this genre are ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ by J.D Salinger (1951) and ‘Less Than Zero’ by Bret Easton Ellis (1985). These novels are set in two completely different decades‚ which will allow comparisons in American youth culture at different points in time. It is commonly believed that the notion of the ‘teenager’ emerged in the
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Ford Motor Company very well defines an entrepreneurial legend. The Ford Motor Company was founded in 1903 to a nearly 40 year old Henry. I find him to be exemplary because he changed the lifestyle of humans by making vehicles available that greatly changed the way that people moved around. Not only did he impact the way that
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How successful was Napoleon III’s domestic policy? In assessing the success of Napoleon III’s domestic policy it is essential to consider his aims‚ which were in terms of politics to retain his autocratic power and in terms of economics to ensure economic recovery in France. He was undoubtedly successful in these aims initially‚ he gained significant popularity through plebiscites and increased prosperity be rejuvenating Paris and extending the railways. However‚ toward the end of his reign in
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