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  • Constantinople as the Eastern Capital of the Empire

    Constantinople as the Eastern Capital of the Empire

    This essay will attempt to analyse and explain all the causes and factors that lead to the choice of Constantinople as eastern capital of the empire. From the very outset the reasons for such a catalytic "move", which provided the impetus for the creation of a new era, will be examined as lucidly as possible. To conclude, having appraised the above, much light will be thrown on the choice of Constantinople, amongst other locations, as

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    Submitted: January 26, 2010 By: Kevin
  • Chinese Empire: Ming Dynasty

    Chinese Empire: Ming Dynasty

    The Chinese Empire was large and controlled most of Asia at one point in time. One of the dynasties that ruled the empire was the Ming Family. Ruling from 1368-1644, almost three hundred years, the Ming Dynasty impacted Chinese history very much. The purpose of this paper is to tell the history of the Ming Dynasty's impact on the Chinese Empire, and to explain why the Chinese Empire was in fact an empire. The Ming

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    Submitted: January 28, 2010 By: Victor
  • The Ottoman Empire

    The Ottoman Empire

    The Ottoman Empire Throughout the late 18th century the Ottoman Empire faced an enormous amount of chaos and disorder, which eventually lead to the empire's unfortunate decline. The main factors that contributed to the decline of the Ottoman Empire were the growth of imperial powers, such as Britain, France, and Russia, the rise of nationalism and the destabilization of the Ottoman Empire's government. The imperial powers had grown stronger over the centuries. They had built

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    Submitted: February 1, 2010 By: Jessica
  • Critical Review of Cults of the Roman Empire

    Critical Review of Cults of the Roman Empire

    “Greek civilization was the daughter f the east, and Roman civilization was the product of Greek education” (Turcan, 2). The Cults of the Roman Empire by Robert Turcan tells the history of the cults of ancient Rome, ho they came into being, why people worshiped within their constraints and how they eventually branched out into new cults with borrowed deities and rules worship. This particular study is important and relevant today because it is an

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    Submitted: February 5, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Reign of Greek Empire

    Reign of Greek Empire

    The reign the Greek empire started in approximately 2000 B.C. with the arrival of the Greeks in Greece, and ended in 338 B.C. with the downfall of Greece. There were three different dialects of the Greek language in Balkans. The Aeolians, the Ionian, and the Dorian. Though they spoke different forms of the same language they considered themselves a related and distinct race. They united and created the society Mycenaean. Early Mycenaean Greeks built

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    Submitted: February 14, 2010 By: Bred
  • Empire of Darkness

    Empire of Darkness

    Empire of Darkness “Imperialism” is a difficult word to define. For some, imperialism was above all an economic enterprise, based on establishing control over raw materials and markets for finished goods. For others, it was a mission to bring civilization and Christianity to “savage” peoples, ruling over them until they were regarded as ready for independence. At the turn of the century, economic and noneconomic motives for imperialism were virtually the same, practically indistinguishable. The

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    Submitted: February 14, 2010 By: Top
  • Comparisons of the Histories of Livy and Tacitus - a Glimpse into the Decline of the Roman Empire?

    Comparisons of the Histories of Livy and Tacitus - a Glimpse into the Decline of the Roman Empire?

    Comparisons of the Histories of Livy and Tacitus: A Glimpse into the Decline of the Roman Empire? In examining the histories presented by Livy and Tacitus, it is crucial to take into account the agendas of the respective authors. While both set out to portray as accurate of a historical representation as possible, it is evident that both renowned historians and rhetoricians intended to deliver several significant messages regarding their thoughts on Rome. Both authors

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    Submitted: February 16, 2010 By: Tasha
  • False Deities Cruch Aztecs

    False Deities Cruch Aztecs

    False Deities Crush the Aztecs Without question one of the most important events in the Age of Exploration, and the Spanish Empire, the Aztec conquest still leaves many questions for debate. How did Cortes and his small Spanish Army defeat a glorious Aztec Empire, a revered group of natives known for their brave and skilled warriors? Of all the possible arguments to justify the Aztec's defeat, it is Aztec religion that ultimately dooms their empire.

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    Submitted: February 16, 2010 By: Steve
  • Cultural Mirror of the Roman Empire: Gladiators

    Cultural Mirror of the Roman Empire: Gladiators

    Cultural mirror of the Roman Empire: Gladiators In most of the societies sport games have a precious place for people because they are seen as a way of amusement. The favorite sport game may differ from society to society according to their life styles and characteristics. For example, the most popular game in U.S.A is American football, which may prove us the violence in American people; where as the most popular game in Turkey is

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    Submitted: February 17, 2010 By: Victor
  • Ottaman and Qing Empires

    Ottaman and Qing Empires

    The Ottoman and the Qing empires were both very successful and both lasted a long time. The Ottoman was founded in the 13th century by Osman I and ruled by his descendants until its dissolution after World War I. Originally a small state controlled by Ottoman or Osmanli Turks, it spread rapidly, superseding the Byzantine Empire in the east. The Qing dynasty lasted for almost 300 years, extended China's borders farther than they had ever

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    Submitted: February 18, 2010 By: Tasha
  • Wilderness Empire

    Wilderness Empire

    In Wilderness Empire, Allen W. Eckert has given a sweeping and thorough look into the lives of key decision makers and the pivotal events leading up to and including the French and Indian War. Through Eckert’s educated insight, the reader is able to enjoy a look into a distant way of life made edifying through his portrayal of historical figures. Following the lives of William Johnson and his friend Tiyanoga, a powerful leader of

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    Submitted: February 24, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Discuss the Reasons for the Downfall of the Russian Empire in 1917

    Discuss the Reasons for the Downfall of the Russian Empire in 1917

    Discuss the reasons for the downfall of the Russian empire in 1917 There is so much that can be said in regards to the question “Why the Downfall of the Russian Empire? “ You cannot blame it on just a few individuals or because of any single factor, but you have to consider the historical and spiritual situation during the time Tsar Nicholas reigned. You have to consider historically development of Europe, its spiritual changes

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    Submitted: February 26, 2010 By: Janna
  • The Military of the Roman Empire

    The Military of the Roman Empire

    Military of the Roman Empire The military of the Roman Empire formed the group that held Rome together. They fought with steadfast courage, love for their country, and honor for their people. They overcame some of the deadliest battles, even when they were outnumbered tremendously. There were several ranks and types of soldiers in the Roman Empire. There were around thirty-five to forty different types of soldiers in the Roman Military, all of which I

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    Submitted: February 26, 2010 By: Monika
  • Fall of Roman Empire

    Fall of Roman Empire

    The Roman Empire was brought to its downfall because of the way their Social, Political, and Economic systems were working. The Roman Empire downfall was caused by the failure in their Social, Political, and Economic systems. The social issues were that no one took interest into Public affairs. People had a very low confidence in there empire. They had a great disloyalty to there country, a lack of patriotism. The differences in the social classes

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    Submitted: February 28, 2010 By: Top
  • The Aztec Indians

    The Aztec Indians

    The Aztec Indians, who are known for their domination of southern and central Mexico, ruled between the 14th and 16th centuries. Their name is derived from Azatlan, the homeland of the north. The Aztecs also call themselves Mexica and there language came from the Nahuatlan branch of the Uto‑Aztecan family. The Aztecs were formed after the Toltec civilization occurred when hundreds of civilians came towards Lake texcoco. Late families were unfortunate and were forced to

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    Submitted: February 28, 2010 By: July
  • The Roman Empire

    The Roman Empire

    The Roman Empire had started at Anatolia. Byzantine Empire had lived between 330 and 1453. The Seljuk Empire had started with having most of Anatolia in the early part of 11th century. The Roman Empire, Byzantine and The Seljuk Empire, all of them have a special place in history. Also there are some similarities and differences among them in terms of their political and administrative structures, socio economic organization, daily life and regional hierarchy. A-)

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    Submitted: March 4, 2010 By: Mike
  • Comparison of the Aztecs and Sumerians

    Comparison of the Aztecs and Sumerians

    Most everyone knows about the great civilizations of the Sumerians and the Aztecs. If anyone were to visit the land that the Sumerians inhabited, they might not be able to imagine how these people were able to survive and flourish. The land there is dry and hot, with extreme temperatures. Hardly any vegetation survives in the area. However, the Sumerians did find a way in which they could live in the area and live bountifully

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    Submitted: March 5, 2010 By: Janna
  • Aztecs: The Great Civilization

    Aztecs: The Great Civilization

    Throughout history many people have formed together to create civilizations. Some civilizations were quickly eliminated. Others lasted for centuries. Three prime examples of long lasting civilizations were the Aztec, Maya, and Inca Empires. All existed in Central and South America. All thrived, which resulted in advancements in many fields that were equal, and often better than those made in Europe. All three could be called great civilizations. This raises the question, what makes a civilization

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    Submitted: March 6, 2010 By: Artur
  • Roman Empire

    Roman Empire

    In the Early 19th Century Romanticism, man becoming one with him self and nature, was a reaction against the Enlightenment of the 18th century. With such people as William Wordsworth, William Blake and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe fueled romanticism with their writings and poems. William Wordsworth, for example, wrote many poems about nature and his beliefs on how life and nature are closely related to one another. In Wordsworth's Tables Turned stated, in other words,

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    Submitted: March 12, 2010 By: Mike
  • Khmer Empire

    Khmer Empire

    Bas-relief friezes in galleries of the vast Angkor Wat complex in Siemreab depict Cambodia's land and naval conquests during its "time of greatness," the Angkorian Period, which spanned the years from A.D. 802 to 1431. During this time, the Khmer Empire, by force of arms, extended its dominions to encompass much of Southeast Asia. The warrior kings, who actually led troops in battle, did not customarily maintain standing armies but raised troops as necessity required.

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    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: Jon
  • Mauryan Empire

    Mauryan Empire

    The Mauryan Emperor, Ashoka, is famous for his Rock and Pillar edicts. But how much can we really know about Ashoka and his empire from these edicts, particularly as almost no other evidence exists for Ashoka's reign? It is a fair assessment that up until the early part of the twentieth century, when the definitive link between Ashoka and that of the "Devanampiya Piyadassi (Beloved of the Gods Piyadassi)" character inscribed on the edicts was

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Fatih
  • The Roman Empire

    The Roman Empire

    The Roman Empire was one of the most well known empires in the history of human civilization on Earth. There are many good things that came from or can be rooted back to the Roman Empire. Capital cities included Rome, Milan, and Constantinople. The imperial spoken language was Latin, and the religious views were paganism, which later turned to Christianity. The main form of government was an autocracy; meaning one single ruler led it. The

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    Submitted: March 23, 2010 By: Mike
  • Justinian and the Byzantine Empire

    Justinian and the Byzantine Empire

    During the Emperor Justinian’s reign, from 527 until 565, the Byzantine Empire expanded in wealth, power and prestige. Much of this was due to Justinian’s skilful rule. There were also periods of retrenchment and plague which often makes the period seem an unsuccessful one, although I believe these times showed his quality as an Emperor. One reason that the Empire expanded under Justinian was because of his ability to pick exceptional advisors. The men that

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    Submitted: March 26, 2010 By: Mike
  • The Greece Empire

    The Greece Empire

    Natalie Aquino Politics of the Near and Middle East Professor Zubida Spring Semester Final Paper May 1, 2006 Middle Eastern Women and Terrorism: A Comparison Between Women in Politics and in Terrorist Activity "Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will say, "She doesn't have what it takes"; They will say, "Women don't have what it takes." -Clare Boothe Luce # The above quotation expresses

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    Submitted: April 1, 2010 By: Wendy
  • Empire of the Sun (opinion)

    Empire of the Sun (opinion)

    What can I say about "Empire of the Sun" other than it is a brilliant book, "Empire of the Sun" is not about the end; it's all about the journey. Knowing that's going to happen is irrelevant, it's how things happen that's important and how people react to the events. The novel tells the story, in a fictional account, of the author's experiences as a young boy in Shanghai at the outbreak of the Second

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    Submitted: April 5, 2010 By: Top

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