Cleopatra VII

Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History. A few women who change history are Cleopatra, Queen Elizabeth I, Susan B Anthony, and Michelle Obama. Without these women our society might not be the way it is now. Here’s the story about four brave women who changed history not only with their appearances, but with their actions. Cleopatra was born in 69 B.C. She became the queen of Egypt in 51 B.C. when she was only 18 years old. Cleopatra was very beautiful and could seduce many men, she was also named…

Troy The region of Troias reveals that it had been inhabited for 8,000 years, during which Troy acted as a “cultural bridge between the Troas region, the Balkans, Anatolia, the Aegean and Black Sea regions” through sea and land trade routes, various occupying and migrating forces and the exchange of knowledge and ideas (UNESCO). Over 140 years, 24 excavations have taken place revealing extensive details about the area during the time of the Trojan War as well as the people that settled…

Barclay Head, various ancient coins of Mauretania were collected and the conclusion they reached was that the types of coins they repeatedly minted were "portraits of Juba and Cleopatra (Fig. 399), or types referring to the worship of Isis, and other Egyptian divinities. Others bear the head and name, always in Greek, of Cleopatra alone." (Hill and Macdonald and Wroth 888). Sometimes Juba II and Selene were displayed together as "two sides of the same coin" to represent their unity, and other…

Venice, initially populated by traders and refugees of war, began on a long and arduous journey to one of the most prosperous cities in the Elizabethan period. One reason that Venice became such a robust city is the city’s use as a multicultural center of trade, that expanded over Venice’s vast sea empire.Venice also attracted zealous families and common workers looking to find solace in a new home. Unique location and topography, Venice was considered an architectural and political feat among…

As a female ruler and Tudor monarch, Elizabeth I had to prove herself worthy of her throne throughout her entire reign. She inherited from her predecessors a kingdom divided over religious matters, and she had to impose Protestantism as the kingdom 's official religion.1 Her failure to marry and the uncertainty of her succession proved to be additional challenges to her reign.2 Under such circumstances, she had to carefully construct her royal image, to ensure her subjects ' loyalty. As the…

In Elizabeth Browning’s pleading letter to Napoleon III, Elizabeth uses many rhetorical devices in order to convince the Emperor of France to pardon Hugo. She flatters His Majesty Napoleon III in an attempt to win his goodwill. Second, she uses syntax in order to create an intelligent letter. Finally, she thoroughly explains her purposes to Napoleon. Thus using flattery, syntax, and logos, Browning was able to effectively persuade Napoleon III to pardon Hugo,had of course he sent the letter.…

Daenerys Targaryen’s Leadership [Author’s Note: This paper has book and television show spoilers on the Game of Thrones and terminology that may confuse a non-Game of Thrones fan.] Game of Thrones is a fantasy series based on the Wars of the Roses. The Game of Throne’s plot center around the noble families fight for the Iron Throne, threats from supernatural forces, and how the last exiled Targaryen, Daenerys, will retake the Iron Throne. Daenerys Targaryen’s storyline portrays how…

The Evil Doings of Mary I “A few deaths is just a small price to pay in order to save England from heresy” (Buchanan 13). This was a quote from Mary I as she burned 300 Christians at a stake for committing treason. But in actuality, these people were killed because they didn’t believe what their supreme ruler did. This was a major part of the Middle Ages and Mary I’s legacy because it dealt with the first female hierarchy’s reign, religion, and the hardships she caused. The biggest question of…

Mary Stuart, who was well known as Mary, Queen of Scots, was born in Linlithgow Palace, West Lothian, Scotland on December 8, 1542. Mary was the daughter of Mary of Guise and King James V of Scotland. Mary of Guise was King James V’s second wife. When Mary Stuart’s father passed she became Mary, Queen of Scots. She was only six days old when she became Queen. Because Mary was so young, Mary’s uncle, Henry VIII tried to take control of power. Mary of Guise was the one to act as regent on for her…

Comparing Ancient Female Rulers, WuZetian and Cleopatra in terms of their situation and ascent to power, their methods of rule, and their achievements and resourcefulness had similarities but were very different. Even their culture had several similarities and differences between them. They each taught us lessons about different types of effective leadership by a female in the world of modern business and / or modern politics. In the ancient times it was easy to compare the ways in which Tang…