In 1862 Bismarck said‚ ’The great question of the day will not be settled by speeches and majority decisions...’ What were ’the great questions of the day’ for Bismarck‚ and how did he settle them up to 1871? The significance of Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck-Schönhausen for world history is indisputable. Bismarck‚ a German Junker who was born on April 1st 1815 and died on July 30st 1898‚ is often referred to as the first modern politician of world history and it is very important to know what
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Alexander the great was born in July 356 B.C. to his father Phillip II. Alexander’s father prepared him for a life a conquests and legacies by allowing young Alexander to take over the battle of Chaeronea. This was a very important battle for Alexander since it showed his leadership skills considering he was only 16 years old. After the battle of Chaeronea‚ Alexander’s father‚ Phillip II‚ was assassinated. Now a new ruler at the age of twenty would emerge to the Macedonia people‚ he was know as Alexander
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201.117 Assignment 1 3.) Discuss three major battles of Alexander the Great with reference to the sources supplied and in their wider and political and military context. To what factors would you attribute his success? -1- A military commander ’s success on the battlefield is not always solely determined by his (or her) own brilliance. Victory is often due to his opponent ’s circumstances‚ both in the military and strategic context‚ not to mention the political situation‚ and even cultural
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do to acquire the label “great”? Of course‚ one could simply go by the definition of the word and deem the leader “above average”. Did the great ones of ancient times exceed these standards or were they just above average like a standard dictionary would have us believe. Let us focus on two “great” leaders of our past by the names of Alexander and Cyrus. Both of these kings were famous for the way they ran their empires but were they both‚ so called‚ great? Cyrus the Great was the first king of the
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The United States have gone through some historical economic ups and downs‚ two of the most known and horrific slump being the Great Depression of the 1930’s and the Great Recession. Both‚ the Great Depression and the Great Recession‚ are characterized by bank failures‚ unemployment‚ economic decline‚ stock market crashes‚ price changes‚ and the Feds. They are both fallouts of the same economic phenomenon and are only different in a few minor respects. There were many reasons that caused the downturns
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THE GREAT GATSBY IS GREAT Written by Tadau Kolli - 1st of March 2016 Copies of Fitzgeralds most famous work can be found in most English classrooms around the world‚ and many students have read it during their high school years. It is seen as one of the great American classics. But why is this particular novel so special? Does it deserve its place amongst the famous books in English literature? Here is why the Great Gatsby is still a great novel. First‚ let us take a look at the historical context
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and just about everything that is readable. Reading requires determination and passion. Reading can take a person from the present to the past or future‚ to Italy or to Rome‚ to the library or kitchen (or even the loo!).Without this simple act‚ our day would be wasted. Reading provides the reader with such experience which makes them crave for more. It has been proven to increase memory power‚ improve one’s language and maintain discipline. It improves grammar‚ writing skills and the ability to
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What Makes “The Great Gatsby” Great? After nearly one hundred years since its publication‚ F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby is critically acclaimed to be the Great American Novel‚ with millions of copies being sold annually. Fitzgerald’s pioneering material‚ brilliant structure‚ and deconstruction of the highly-sought after American Dream transforms the slim novel into a true masterpiece.The story of greed‚ envy‚ jealousy‚ and wealth implores readers to re-read and decipher its deeper-meanings
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working only three days a week for long hours or working five days a week with a shorter hours which is much more enjoyable for employee. As for me‚ working five days a week for shorter hours is more convenient for its regularity‚ consistence and unnecessariness. First‚ a regular life style is the mainly point I care about. Choosing to work three days a week means that we have to sleep late in night during the work day because of the lengthened work hours. However‚ in the other four days‚ on the contrary
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Alexander the Great was a Macedonian king. He was a great conqueror‚ but some believe that he was ruthless in doing so. He had many successful conquests which led him to become one of the most powerful leaders of all of the ancient world. However‚ there is much controversy of whether Alexander the Great deserved the title ‘Great.’ But‚ based on my knowledge‚ Alexander the Great was truly ‘great’ because he was an astounding military leader‚ he was merciful‚ and respectful to the peoples he conquered
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