Comparison Of Julius Ceasar And Malcolm X

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Julius Ceasar and Malcolm X are two men that left a mark on the world.They possessed the skills necessary to lead a nation, completely transform a system,and put the advancement of their people as the main priority.Although they are from differents eras, this essay will compare and contrast the two. Background

Julius Ceasar was born July 12 or 13 100 BC into a patrician family. A statesman and general,Julius expanded the Roman Republic through a series of battles across Europe.In 60 BC Julius was elected consul joining an alliance with Roman generals Pompey and Crassus forming the the first Triumvirate.Crassus sponsored Julius which played a big part in his rise to power,while Pompey would become his biggest rival.Not long

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