Category: Historical Figures

  • The Influence of Alexander the Great Across History

    The history of the world has seen many prominent personalities who had impressive accomplishments in their respective eras. However, there is a narrow circle of figures that are noticeable even among the greatest people of global history. They are commanders, national leaders, scientists, and philosophers whose contribution to the world was so immense that it…

  • Cyrus the Great: A Critical Review of a Historical Figure

    Table of Contents Introduction Cyrus II of Persia Human Rights Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction Since ancient times, there has been an opinion that everything in the world is cyclical and repeats itself after certain periods. Thus, the study of antiquity can provide a lot of useful knowledge about the rulers and significant persons of those…

  • Nelson Mandela’s and Francois Pienaar’s Leadership

    I admire Mandela’s leadership ability to identify a problem and set aside personal feelings to help South Africa heal. He is high integrity, forgiveness, hard work, compassion, and innovation leader. He tried to help everyone. We can agree that these two men are honorable leaders who know how to lead and follow (Northouse, 2019). Both…

  • Alexander the Great: The World’s Greatest Military General

    Table of Contents Introduction Judgement Siege of Tyre and the Battle of the Hydaspes Historians’ Opinion Conclusion References Introduction Alexander III of Macedon, known worldwide as Alexander the Great, is frequently regarded as one of the world’s greatest military generals of all time. During the eleven years of his rule and campaigning, Alexander the Great…