that Sultan Suleiman‚ the liberator of much of the Othman empire‚ recruited an army of 40‚000 men who played a big part in his victory at Bulgaria‚ gaining independence for Turkey‚ and a new name‚ "Al Liberator"‚ for Suleiman. "If to Bulgaria I owe my life‚ to Bodrum I owe my glory‚" reads an inscription on a statue of Suleiman in the town square. It was also here‚ on 6 August 1659‚ that Turkey’s independence was declared. For the Othman empire‚ Bodrum was a key trading town‚ linking Turkey’s coast
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The Rise of the Carolingian Empire & the Roman Catholic Church [pic] The rise of the Carolingian Empire and their relationship with the Roman Catholic Church cemented the Roman Catholic domination over Christian clergy in Western Europe. Both church and state would utilise each other for the advancement of their own cause. The establishment of the Carolingian Dynasty over the Frankish Kingdom heralded a fundamental moment in European history. The Carolingians first came to prominence in the
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Rome’s armies were consistently victorious‚ but troubles were growing back home. Dishonest officials stole from the poor‚ and the gap between the rich and the poor was growing. Most people who ruled Rome were patricians-wealthy landowners who handled finances and directed wars. Many of the poor farmers began to fall in debt because they were unable to farm due to fighting in the army. In addition‚ the rich landowners enslaved people to work on their farm‚ putting small farm owners out of business
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resorts and different attractions of their time in Egypt and Greece. Most medieval travel was religiously related. They also travelled to visit the pyramids‚ sphinx and the valley of kings. The Roman Empire provided a safe passage for travelers through a vast road system from Egypt to Britain. The Railway Age Prior to rail travel tourist travelled by horse and carriages. Railroads played a major role in the development of the United Nations‚ Canada and several other countries. The railroads brought
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has caused loss of many black lives and created a feeling of insecurity in the black society. Focusing at Eric gunner’s case‚ he was a young black man who had a criminal history. This however did not imply that he was a criminal by the time he was aggressively arrested by a group of New York Department of Police O0fficers led by Daniel Pantaleo. It was because of the wrong judgment that Eric Gunner lost his life by being choked. He is known for having said “I can’t breathe “‚ but no one came to
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history: use any means to achieve your ends‚ a concept that has come through many different forms‚ one of which being the advent of feudalism in the post classical age‚ specifically in Japan and Western Europe. Unlike in Japan‚ feudalism rose in Europe as a response to the political fragmentation and invasions following the fall of the Roman Empire; for the Europeans it was necessary for survival. Feudalism‚ a system based upon a mutually beneficial relationship between a lord and a vassal (or a daimyo
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Mongol Empire The Mongolians of Asian Steppe had a positive impact on the world during their rule of Asian continent from 1206 to 1368 by influencing economy‚ trade and military strategy. The Mongols were very nomadic and never stayed in one area for long. But that changed when Genghis khan rose to power. The mongols then effected the world for ever. There were many positives and negatives of their rain but it help change the world to what we know to day. Genghis khan was about to build a massive
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The Aztec Empire History The center of the Aztec civilization was the Valley of Mexico‚ a huge‚ oval basin about 7‚500 feet above sea level. The Aztecs were formed after the Toltec civilization occurred when hundreds of civilians came towards Lake Texcoco. In the swamplands there was only one piece of land to farm on and it was totally surrounded by more marshes. The Aztec families somehow converted these disadvantages to a mighty empire known as the Aztec Empire. People say the empire was partially
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In 1516‚ the Ottoman Empire took over Syria. This signaled the beginning of the Ottoman’s rule over the Middle East. Damascus‚ Syria’s capital city‚ became the trading center for import and export of goods for the Mecca city in Saudi Arabia. Mecca then became a holy city for all Muslims because of the significance of the pilgrimages. This event is significant because it was when Syria was taken over by the Ottomans which caused the start of the Ottoman Empire and led to the declaration of the holy
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has lots of place ‚ where there are lots of cafes‚restaurants and also Anadolu Castle in ‚ to spend their time. Anadolu Castle has made since Ottoman Empire . If someone go to Beykoz ‚ he has to visit this castle and live the history with one of the best viewpoint. Also I can advice foreign people Kız Kulesi where has also made by Ottoman Empire. It is a tover on the sea and in the middle between 2 sides. If you go there ‚ you can see Istanbul from lower place. There is a restaurant ‚ cafe and
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