Should Alexander The Great Be Considered “The Great”? Ubaid Thoophany 5/11/15 Alexander the great should be considered the great because of all the great things he did. He made his kingdom overpowered, and built a name for himself and his people, which is a very brave and hard thing to do. First off, he ruled his kingdom Macedonia, well and helped it by making the right choices for his empire. Also, he fought in many wars with such bravery to prove himself worthy and determined to be known as “The Great”.
Furthermore the composite bow was another pertinent contribution to Egyptian weaponry as this combined with the chariot were the main weapons attributed to military success in this period. Even though these contributions were classed as short term, the basic designs and ideas behind their designs would of contributed to the long-term evolution of the military technology as well as the new metals introduced such as bronze. The significance of the Hyksos’ reign more significantly impacted Egypt in the long term, principally with the psychological aftermath they prompted. The shock of their invasion into Egypt resonated for hundreds of years and majorly influenced all of
One of the most popular factors attributed to the success of the First Crusade was the deep religious conviction of the first crusaders. They believed that their cause was just, and that God was behind it. This staunch conviction bolstered their efforts to the extent in which they engaged and defeated formidable opponents such as the Egyptians, defying all logical calculation and reasoning. The religious zeal of the crusaders could also have given them the strength to endure and overcome the miserable conditions they found themselves in, sieges and disease. Another reason why the First Crusade was successful was because of its efficient leadership.
Assess the reasons for the Amarna revolution and its subsequent failure. It has been argued that the most remarkable period of ancient Egypt’s profound history was that of the Amarna period. Amenhotep III’s son and successor Amenhotep IV or Akhenaten (reigned 1379 - 1334 BC) was the infiltrator of the Amarna revolution. This ‘revolution’ refers to the radical changes to the Egyptian religion, art, architecture, politics and foreign policy. Among professional Egyptologists, the mere mention of this period brings passionate reactions and controversial opinions emphasising the enormity of the change in history.
Due to Henry being popular parliament were willing to help finance his invasion. He proved himself a worthy King from the very beginning by personally sening letters asking for help from religious communities and individuals asking for help with his plans. This shows from an early stage that Henry doesn't hold back. His organisation skills from the very early stages led him to being so successful in France as a whole as if he had just jumped straight in with trying to take over France at once, he wouldn't have stood a chance or gained credibility from his men and the French men. Gaining cedibility and respect was very important to Henry.
As a great leader himself, came a great country. France became a super world power during these times and during the reign of Louis XIV. After the Thirty Years War, France had already been benefited and militaristically. When Louis XIV became the ruler of France, he continued these benefits and expanded upon them. He faced war when he knew he had too and gained power from each war he did face.
The personal qualities that made Basil II successful are as follows; He was a very successful Byzantine emperor, Basil II brought the empire to renewed heights of power and glory during his reign from 976 to 1025. He builds upon the foundations left by his predecessors. These side whiskers were one of Basil’s trademarks because he loved to twirl them when he was in deep thought or angry. The emperor also spent a lot of time in armor because he was involved in almost constant wars throughout his reign. His speech was plain; his manner was abrupt and direct, making him appear coarse in the eyes of his court.
Absolute Monarchy Absolute Monarchy is a system of government in which the ruling monarch has unlimited power. Louis was a great absolute monarch, and there are many reasons to prove it. For one, his childhood really helped him. The Fronde was a series of terrifying riots. This scared Louis XIV a lot, but it also benefited him.
He believed that through using reason and being open to various viewpoints, citizens could arrive at proper laws and policies to ensure peace, prosperity, and happiness for the country (McNeilly, 168).” Washington was intelligent enough to know the importance of a strong leader in the early years of this new country. He was not discouraged by the years of adversity that were certain to follow, and accepted the role as the first President of the United Stated of America. He exercised his power masterfully by showing virtue and leading the new colonists with proper and just actions. He worked to establish a series of check and balances in the new American government where no one branch of government could become more powerful than another, equalizing the three branches through a series of veto powers and other “checks”. This method set an example to be followed by other organizations and departments.
In a case like that a pharaoh would destroy that cult’s temples and kill or banish the priests. Through out Egypt’s history people in authority have also influenced the pharaoh. Pharaohs have been manipulated by priests, viziers, or even the queen into decisions that favor them. But regardless of who influenced the pharaohs, ancient Egypt greatly benefited from having strong rulers to guide the