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I chose this topic because I have always fascinated with Russian history. I think that the mystery of the missing Princess Anastasia and the whole Romanov family is something that I’ve wanted to learn more about. Looking into the Bolshevik Revolution will help to give insight into not only what cause the Russian citizens to…

In the very first paragraph of the life of Alexander the great, (Plutarch, Dryden J & Clough A. H. 2004). Plutarch insists that “It must be borne in mind that my design is not to write histories, but lives” And as he takes us through Alexander’s epic life from 356 to 323 B.C., it is…

Alexander The Great, King Of Macedonia, is one of history’s foremost military leaders. Alexander established an empire that extended from Greece to India. He was the first to be called “the great”. He conquered the Persian empire and annexed it to Macedonia. Alexander was the son of Phillip the second and Olympas. He was born…

The poet of the poem “The Planners”, Boey Kim Cheng, uses many techniques, including but not limited to an extended metaphor and personification, to effectively communicate his views on the planners. In the beginning of the poem, the poet states what the planners do. “They plan. They build. All spaces are gridded,” shows that the…

Alexander III was more commonly known as Alexander the Great, was one of the greatest military geniuses of all time. Alexander, born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia, was the son of Philip II, king of Macedonia, and of Olympias, a princess of Epirus (1). The exact date of his birth is unsure, but…

There was many reasons that caused the Fall Of Rome but I think that the most dominant reasons are: Decline in Morals, Slave Labour, Natural Disasters, Christianity and the Barbarian Invasion. There is many aspects showing how Rome had terrible morals that destroyed the empire. Many of the emperors were extremely corrupt, like Nero for…

Michael Grant’s book, The Fall of the Roman Empire, A Reappraisal, examines the causes behind the decline and eventual collapse of the Roman Empire. Grant identifies six factors that played a role in this downfall: failure of the army, social divisions, erosion of trust, broken alliances, disengagement by certain groups, and subversion of efforts. The…

Not all of our histories are accurate records that, for good or bad, reflect the true course of events. This could be, in certain instances, because the author was not as careful in his research, which, as an historian, he must be. Or, in other instances because the author has some ulterior purpose6; or, simply…

Alexander the Great was most likely the greatest leader ever. His tactics and reasoning are still studied all over the world even after 2,000 years ago. Being a teenager from a divorced family and forced to rule at such a young age intensely impacted Alexander s Life. According to records, he was said to be…

The Indian Removal Act of 1830 was a direct consequence of the Trail of Tears, an unfortunate event that impacted both American and Cherokee history. This legislation mandated the transfer of Native Americans from the eastern to the western side of the Mississippi River. Its primary objective was to relocate American Indians residing in Alabama,…