Category: Historical Figures
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Omar Nelson Bradley in American Military History
In this paper, I am going to talk about Omar Nelson Bradley, one of the most influential military people in the history of the United States. First, I am going to give brief background information about Omar Bradley. Then, his role and achievements during World War II will be discussed. Finally, his life after the…
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Zitkala-Sa’s and Tecumseh’s Roles and Boundaries
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Zitkala-Sa is an American Indian writer from the Yankton Sioux tribe. It is one of the first collectors of North American Indian folklore, whose major works include “Tales of the American Indians” and “Old Indian Legends.” Tecumseh is a Shawnee warrior and chief, who was born…
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The Portrayal of Mansa Musa
Mansa Musa, the ruler of the Mali Empire, is touted as the richest man to have ever lived as portrayed in the available historical records. The Mali Empire was made up of eight present-day countries including Mali, Mauritania, Chad, Senegal, Guinea, Gambia, Niger, and Nigeria. The vastness of this Empire coupled with the abundant presence…
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Kamehameha in “Shoal of Time” by Daws
The second chapter of the book Shoal of Time: A History of the Hawaiian Islands focuses on Kamehameha and his accomplishments and measures undertaken during the conflicts taking place on the islands. In general, it is evident that his actions were mostly appropriate and necessary during the given period of time. He exhibited a high…
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John Dickinson and His Concept Liberty.
Table of Contents Introduction History Conclusion Reference List Introduction Concept Liberty may appear to be too narrow for a monograph but the essence of its feeling is as deep as the meaning itself. The word itself has fascinated the scholars around the world and taken a subject of deep consideration by the English people of…
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Ancient Hector vs. Achilles: Who Is Better?
Table of Contents Why is Hector Better Why is Achilles Better Which of Them is Better in my Opinion Reference Why is Hector Better Hector is the leader of the Trojan army, the son of Priam. Hector, like Achilles, is guided by military honor in his actions. At the same time, Hector realizes that he…
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“An Adventure With Teddy Roosevelt” by Jerome Alden
An Adventure with Teddy Roosevelt by Jerome Alden is set in the United States in the early twentieth century. During this period Theodore Roosevelt, the country’s 26th president, attempted to run for a third term as president in 1912. Having already been a leader of the United States twice and dissatisfied with the policies of…
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Alexander the Great vs. Diogenes
The legends that have developed around famous personalities show how little humanity there is in the world. Alexander the Great, the conqueror of the ancient world, and the ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes of Sinope were contemporaries who lived simultaneously (Bryan Lueck). One wanted to rule the world and conquered it; the other, on the contrary,…
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Martin Luther King Junior’s “Letter From Birmingham City Jail”
Table of Contents Law and Society: The Judiciary Law and Power: Inequality, Harm and Vulnerability Bibliography Footnotes Martin Luther King Junior was in his cell in Birmingham, Alabama while writing “Letter from Birmingham City Jail.” In this letter, he particularly says that “law and order exist to establish justice … when they fail in this…
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Simon Bolivar and “Ungovernable” America
Introduction Simon Bolivar was one of the first and the most persistent fighters for the South America’s independence. He made a great contribution to the independence of such countries as Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela. Strange as it may seem but Simon Bolivar, though being such a goal-oriented person, still failed to reach the most…