Attila the Hun is known as one of the most ferocious leaders of ancient times. He was given the nickname "Scourge God" because of his ferocity. During the twentieth century‚ "Hun" was one of the worst name you could call a person‚ due to Attila. The Huns were a barbaric and savage group of people‚ and Attila‚ their leader‚ was no exception. He was the stereotypical sacker of cities and killer of babies. The Huns lasted long after their disappearance in mythology and folklore‚ as the bad guy. Generally
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Throughout history there have been numerous counts of individuals who have seemingly sprung from nowhere and ravaged prosperous empires. Attila the Hun is no different. To most people‚ he is merely known as a mindless barbarian. Nothing about the man himself‚ his world‚ or his significance is ever discussed‚ which detracts from the influential person that he was. There was so much more to him than mere barbarism. Attila’s power derived from his astonishing character. He was brutal and arrogant‚ but
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Attila the Hun Born‚ 406 AD Hajduboszermeny‚ Hungary Monique Silva Attila‚ frequently referred as “Attila the Hun”‚ was the ruler for the Huns from 434 until his death in 453. He was the leader of the Hunnic Empire. Huns were a group of Eurasian nomads‚ appearing from east of the Volga. Who migrated in to Europe c. 370 and built up an enormous empire there. Attila grew up in a rapidly changing world. His people were nomads who had only recently arrived in Europe. By the time Attila came of age
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Attila the Hun was born in 406 CE in Pannonia. At the age of 12‚ Attila was sent as a child hostage to the Roman Court and in return‚ the Romans sent Flavius Aetius to the Huns. In 433 CE‚ Rugila‚ the king of the Huns died. He left the empire to his nephews‚ Attila and Breda (Attila’s brother). The Huns had invaded the Eastern Roman Empire during the reign of Rugila. To avoid further invasion‚ annually‚ the Roman Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire paid the Huns certain amount of money. In 435 CE
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Attila and his Hunnic Empire Who was Attila Attila was the ruler of the Huns from 434 until his death in 453. He was leader of the Hunnic Empire‚ which stretched from Germany to the Ural River and from the Danube River to the Baltic Sea. During his rule‚ he was one of the most fearsome enemies of the Western and Eastern Roman Empire. He invaded the Balkans twice and marched through Gaul (modern France) as far as Orléans before being defeated at the Battle of Châlons. He refrained from
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Attila‚ frequently referred to as Attila the Hun‚ was the ruler of the Huns from 434 to his death in March 453. Attila was also the leader of the Hunnic Empire‚ a tribal confederation full of Huns‚ Ostrogoths‚ and Alans with many others‚ in the territory of Central and Eastern Europe. Attila‚ supposedly scared others by claiming to own the actual sword of Mars‚ the Roman god of war. Born in Pannonia‚ a province of the Roman Empire which is now Hungary‚ Attila the Hun and his brother Bleda‚ were
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Thesis Statement: To what extent did Attila the Hun influence Europe to fortify their defences? Attila the Fear-Inducing Conqueror Evan Court Ms. Lingley History 10 DP 18/06/12 Intro This investigation is on the extent of the influence that Attila the Hun had on Europe to strengthen its defences. My main form of investigation is to argue that he did not actually influence them to fortify their defences at all
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Introduction Born in Pannonia on 406 A.D Attila the Hun and his brother Blenda were named co- rulers of the Huns in 434 A.D. After killing his brother in 445 A.D.‚ Attila was named king of the Hunnic Empire during the 5th century‚ and soon to become the sole ruler of the Huns. During Attila’s rule he conquered many empires‚ villages‚ and killed thousands of people. (See appendix B) He also created many wars with many different empires. Birth Attila the Hun was born in Pannonia on 406 A.D. where
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Charlie Linkenheil Monday‚ May 11‚ 2009 Attila the Hun – The Renowned Leader There is a great leader that we have all known about since we were children and a leader whom many fear and respect‚ Attila the Hun has a more complex background than most are aware of. The Huns wrote very little but it is known that Attila the Hun was a fierce warrior and king who led the Huns during the fifth century and harassed the Roman Empire.[i] Throughout the years‚ Attila constantly posed a threat towards the
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also stiff competition for labor and for customers." Given this situation‚ what would Attila do? Attila the Hun says that discipline is what builds morale; therefore‚ the initial step is to be a disciplined supervisor. Because the supervisor is disciplined‚ employees will be more willing to work for him or her. A supervisor should always give their workers a direction or else they will meander. Attila would lead by example rather than just words alone. Although discipline is demanded of
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