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    Brutus was born 85 BC in the town of Macedonia. His full name is Marcus Junius Brutus, he was also called Quintus Caepio Brutus. His parents were Marcus Juniors and Servilius Brutus. Macedonia Brutus was adopted by his uncle Servilius Caepio .But he grow up with his other uncle which was uncle Cato. Cato raised Brutus and Cato also inspired Brutus with the principles of tolerance. Brutus’s character is made very complicated by his dramatic hypocrisy. Basically Brutus was trying to follow in his…

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    Throughout his military career, Julius Caesar exhibited extraordinary strategic prowess and generalship. It was due to his actions and decisions, both during battles and in the daily operation of his army, that he was so successful in all of his campaigns. His unique strategies, inspiring leadership, and the strict training regimen he gave his troops all played a role. The battles of the Roman Civil War were no exception and the battle of Pharsalus against rival general Pompey is an excellent…

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    a very prominent member of Florentine society. As he was a very learned scholar and emissary from Constantinople, he held a prominent position in society. Upon his mission to teach the Florentines Greek, it is said that he left in his wake those capable of speaking Greek, a newfound enthusiasm for Greek literature, as well as a respect for his own personage. As such, spectators were left with a greater understanding of new topics as well as a language that was different from their own.…

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    Firstly, the bed of Odysseus and Penelope represents more than their marriage; it stands for the spirit in which Odysseus ruled Ithaca. A prominent leader will have a unique way of ruling, which enraptures their entire kingdom. There’s a sense of individuality that every king impresses on his people. This is the same for Odysseus. Such as he built his bed, he’s built the kingdom of Ithaca, and has left his personal mark on it. Odysseus is the king, but his true role is far greater than that.…

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    Leros Research Paper

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    There you will find the entrance of the National Park of Samaria, as well as the ticket office. You should hold your tickets until the way out where there is a ticket control. Leros, the Unknown Island There is a number of Greek Islands that you probably find on every top 10 list, but I think Leros, a relatively isolated island of Dodecanese, won’t never be one of them. In Leros you will find a special architecture that have been influenced by the Cycladic but also by Italian…

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    Hellas Romanticism Dbq

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    countries such as Greece still sought to break away from their oppressors. The Greeks gained their independence from the Turks in 1830 when the European powers finally stepped in after being reluctant due to their own personal interest in Greece and other territories in the Ottoman Empire. Leading up to their revolution, various opinions over the Greeks and the condition of Greece itself arised. Various people believed that the Greeks in the Ottoman Empire were either courageous, glorious beings…

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    the world have different beliefs about who invented democracy. Some think America did, others believe the Greeks did, and a few believe that the Native Americans where the real founders. After doing some research and reading a few articles I have come to the conclusion that the Greeks were indeed the original founders of American Democracy. The main reason that people don’t believe that Greeks are the founders is because that was one of their earliest forms of government and around 460 B.C they…

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    Cyrus the Great was the founder of the Persian Empire. He allowed his people to keep doing their traditions which made his people loyal to him. When he died in 529 BC, Cyrus had already ruled the largest empire in the world. He had a son named Cambyses.When Cyrus died Persia rebelled and did not have an obvious leader. A man named Darius defeated all his rivals and became the next king. He called himself "King of kings", because he was very powerful. He organized the empire into twenty provinces…

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    Darius The Great Essay

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    Darius I was the third king of Persian Achaemenid Empire who was also commonly called and known as Darius the Great. Darius the Great has lived from 550 to 486 Before Christ Existed. Darius ascended the throne by overthrowing Gaumata, the alleged magus usurper of Bardiya with the assistance of six other Persian noble families; Darius was crowned the following morning. The new king met with rebellions throughout his kingdom and quelled them each time. A major event in Darius's life was his…

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    One reason Alexander was considered so successful was because he united many different nations and made his territory hellenistic. He made a blend of Greek, Persian, Indian, and Egyptian societies. The Koine language formed from this type of culture and became very widespread among traders during this time. Alexander also manages to bring Greek culture to the limits of the known world at the time, which means he aided in…

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