Hadrian, Roman Emperor Hadrian was one of the greatest Roman emperors in ancient history because of his success at young age, as well as in his adulthood, his contribution to the arts and his architectural influences in ancient Rome. He gave Rome the breakthrough it needed to succeed as an empire. At the age of ten, young Hadrian lost his father, after the loss he was placed under guardianship by Emperor Trajan, a family relative. Trajan’s initial thought of Hadrian was to create a military career for him. His high skill set of defense and honor toward Trajan allowed him to be recognized.
1 The Han Dynasty was a dynasty with power, creativity, and education. The people of China even call themselves “the people of the Han”, because it was so successful. During 426 years, from 206 BC - 220 AD, with 14 years of interruption by the Xin Dynasty, there were 30 emperors, of which Emperor Wu had the greatest impact on Chinese culture and society. The Han Dynasty’s land was a part of modern day China, North Korea, and Vietnam. The Han Dynasty was effective in the implementation of problem solving, the sciences, and careful thought.
to 330 B.C. Even though The Achaemenid Empire took place long ago, it is still known as one of the most culturally diverse and religiously open empires in history. The Kings of the empire decided to bring in new members with talent like Greek doctors, Lydian woodworkers and Ionian stonecutters, as well as foot soldiers from Ethiopia, Sogdiana and more places within the empire. This empire was the first hyperpower in history ruling about 42 million people. Chua concludes that a small number of Persians administer a very vase territory and population because of tolerance.
Joseph Lee was born into a rich family on March 8, 1862 in Brookline, Massachusetts. His family were leaders in business as his ancestors had been, which led his family to have a great fortune. Growing up, along with his six brothers and sisters, he was able to enjoy the large home that their family was fortunate enough to have. It provided them with enough space outside to play and have a very happy childhood. Lee attended a preparatory high school that led him into Harvard at the young age of 16.
Here they made great economic contributes in their new homes. Surely there were more events that made King Louis XIV of France the most dominate of them all. Not only did all of Europe believe in his power but he did as well. His reign of seventy-two years and 110 days was well spent in the lab of luxury, fighting wars and enjoying the arts and literature of France and defining himself absolute monarch of
Frederick the Great Frederick II reigned for more than 45 years. During this reign he established a reputation as a brilliant military commander, played a key role in European politics, increased Prussia’s territory, and earned admiration of many European intellectuals, like Voltaire. He later earned the name Frederick the Great due to his many accomplishments. Frederick the Great is also known as an “enlightened despot” because he supported the progressive ideas and reforms of the period of history called the “Enlightenment.” Frederick II was the son of Frederick William, ruler of Prussia. At a young age, Frederick William made sure that his son was trained in the art of war, but Frederick II had little interest in learning.
In 1964 Helen received the highest award to a U.S citizen the presidential Medal of Freedom. Since Helen Keller was famous and had accomplished so much that Broadway had a show based on her life. ‘’ when we do the best that we can, we never know what miracles is wrought in our life.’’ When Helen Keller learned how to communicate it was a miracle because she didn’t know how to communicate before. ‘’Life is a faring adventure or nothing at all. Helen Keller never gave up and always went for new things.
Mo Zhou HIST 3461 2013/10/29 Kangxi Emperor During the Kangxi Emperor, China is the greatest country in the world. The country has wide region, rich source and large population as basic and enlightened policy made the country developed well at that time. Leading by a brilliant leader, the country avoids many mistakes which previous emperors had before. The chapter 5 mainly talks about how Kangxi taught his sons to grow up and traded muting during his emperor. Normally, after a king died, one of his sons would be inherited his throne to begin a new emperor.
A Golden age is such a time when a certain civilization or ruling power has an economic boom and is doing very well in generally every aspect. Golden ages can last hundreds of years or just a short time. One example of a golden age was in Islam this golden was a huge leap in many aspects of culture, art, architecture, education, religion, sciences, and the economy. Ancient Islam was very diverse with many cultures including Arabs, Persians, Egyptians, and Europeans. As humans naturally do, the Islamic people learned from and blended customs and traditions into theirs.
His career depended on being rescued by his father. In the spring of 305, Constantius requested leave for his son, to help him campaign in Britain. After a long evening of drinking, Galerius granted the request. Constantine and his father campaigned North and throughout this time Constantine gained great notoriety as an excellent soldier. Constantius became severely sick over this course of reign, and died on 25 July 306 in Eboracum (York).