He was born in Persia to native Persian speaking parents in the village of Wakhsh. The most important influences upon young Rumi, besides his father, are said to be the Persian poets Attar and Sanai. Rumi in one poem expresses his appreciation: "Attar was the spirit, Sanai his eyes twain, And in time thereafter, Came we in their train" and mentions in another poem: "Attar has traversed the seven cities of Love, We are still at the turn of one street". Rumi met another Sufi saint and mystic, Shams-e Tabrizi, on 15 November 1244 that completely changed his life. From an accomplished teacher and jurist, Rumi was transformed into an ascetic.
Gloria Agwegwe CLA 1010 October 6th, 2010 The Difference between the Behistun Inscription and Herodotus’ Histories The Behistun Inscription and the Herodotus’ Histories have its similarities, but it also has its differences. The Behistun Inscription was a first-person account by Darius with emphasis on his legitimacy, his support from Ahura Mazda, and how he has surpassed his predecessors in all things. Herodotus’ Histories also gave information concerning Darius’ rise to the throne, it was also based on Herodotus’ journey and was told from his (Herodotus’) point of view. These two works, while they are similar in some ways, they differ in the circumstances before and during his reign. The first major difference was regarding the conspiracy to dethrone the false Smerdis/ Bardiya.
Geoffrey De Clinton owned Kenilworth Castle from 1120 – 1174. During these 46 years, Clinton used the castle to show his power to other castles in the area such as Warwick Castle. Castles were important to this family for keeping control of the region, this is apparent in the Kenilworth Castle book where it states that both Brandon and Kenilworth Castles were built by the De Clintons. Kenilworth was actually modelled from Windsor Castle, a royal castle in London. This is an example of how important Kenilworth Castle was at this time and also how far the De Clintons went to maintain their power.
The majestic building was something that the upper-class Europeans would yearn for, thus making the foreigners look respectable in their eyes. Moreover, it is not surprising that the Europeans would suddenly take interest in such a momentous place. Polo continued to describe the paradise he visited. The Khan owned extensive chambers and halls where he kept his belongings and his ladies and his concubines. Parks of game and lust herbage between the inner and outer walls were something to marvel at.
Once these requirements are fulfilled, the Ancient Egyptians believed that the journey of the king in the afterlife can be reassured. Thus, as one of the most important and intact archaeological find of the century, Tutankhamun’s tomb reveals the burial customs and religious beliefs of New Kingdom Egypt. The study and investigation of Tutankhamun’s body along with evidence from his tomb has revealed funerary practices during the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. The Ancient Egyptians stressed the importance of the preservation of the Pharaoh’s body that can be used to gain immortality. Thus, mummification was a 70-day complicated preservation technique used to prevent the royal body from decay.
Hammurabi`s code Ms.Tabscott`s first Period Hammurabi states “If a son has struck (hit) his father his hands shall be cut off (Doc. C).” Hammurabi was the king of Babylon, a city in ancient Mesopotamia. He was ruler for forty two years. Hammurabi`s code was etched into a stele for his people to see and follow (background essay). Was Hammurabi`s code just?
During the trip, he tried to improve the British relations with various Indian tribes. In 1754, Washington won the rank lieutenant colonel and then colonel in the militia, after that, he led a force that sought to challenge French control of the Ohio River Valley, but met defeat at Fort Necessity, PA this event was the trigger of the French and Indian War (1754- 1763). In 1755 Washington reentered military service with the courtesy title of colonel, as an aide to Gen. Edward Braddock, and barely escaped death when the French defeated the general's forces in the Battle of the Monongahela, PA. In 1758 the British finally won, peace returned to Virginia, and Washington resigned his commission to return to Mount Vernon, his duty faithfully performed. “ To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace” – George Washington.
The symbolism of their images was altered to enhance Augustus’ standing in Rome. Augustus’ inspirations were also considered, especially Alexander the Great who became a significant influence for Augustus as was evident through the various similarities in their seal rings, family history, and both their roles as restorers and saviors . The most predominant source for evidence of Augustus’ use of Egypt was found in Augustus’ representation of the Battle of Actium . The battle was depicted typically with a crocodile, stalks of wheat, and a bald Augustus. These actions developed the prestige of Rome
He was the first non-Habsburg emperor since 1438. 1745 Charles VII died and son-in-law of Charles VI, Francis I, was elected as Holy Roman Emperor. Even though Francis I was the Emperor his wife Maria Theresa ran the Holy Roman Empire. 1756 Prussia invades Saxony to Start the Seven Years’ War. The war ends in 1763 with the treaty of Hubertusburg.
Caesar pushed Pompey's measures through, helped Crassus' proposals, and got for himself a five-year term as Proconsul of Gaul after his consulship was over. | 58 BC | Caesar left Rome for Gaul to conquer more land for the Republic to inhabit. | 56 BC | The First Triumvirate met in Caesar's province to renew their coalition. Pompey and Crassus were to become consuls again and Caesar’s command in Gaul was extended to 49 BC. | 54 BC | Caesar led a three month expedition of the first Roman crossing of the English Channel to Britain but did not establish a permanent base there.