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- 5951: Margaret Thatcher
- ... in the flat above her parents small grocery store. Margaret's father was the greatest influence in Margaret's life, politically as well as religiously and socially. Alfred Roberts came to Grantham during the First World War where he met and married Beatrice Stevenson. "The young couple worked hard and saved money with a passion. Before long Alfred opened his own grocery shop, and eventually he came to own two." (Mayer,1979 ... Margaret moved out of the flat above the grocery store and went off to university." (Mayer, 1979) Margaret's life at the university revolved around her work in the chemistry lab, and the lively political world that Oxford had to offer. The organization Margaret most wanted to join was the Oxford University Conservative Association. Her membership in OUCA marked her first formal association with the Conservative party. "It has been ...
- 5952: Marcus Aurelius
- ... other adopted son, known as Verus, to rule together. The two brothers were quite different, although no disagreements are mentioned between the two. Verus was a headstrong man, who was more apt to want a war than the contemplative Aurelius. Verus was an "Epicurean" and definitely would never be called a philosopher. However, Verus died suddenly in 169, leaving Aurelius to rule Rome on his own. It is important to mention ... miss such fair treatment. After nineteen years of ruling Rome, Marcus Aurelius died on March 17, 180 in Vindobona, which is currently Vienna. He died of a plague while in the middle of yet another war to defend the territory of Rome. Aurelius was succeeded by his son, Commodus, who was the polar opposite of his father. Commodus was a corrupt and evil ruler. Apparently, his father was never aware of ... known as a generous emperor, and not considered to be a student in philosophy. After his death, however, his diary was discovered, and the true inner thoughts of Marcus Aurelius were published for the entire world to read. Although the vast majority of the philosophies included in Aurelius book still hold true and make sense, we know that at least one was wrong. Aurelius believed that even posthumous fame was ...
- 5953: Malcolm X
- ... did not listen at first; however it didnt take him long to listen to the words of black empowerment, spoken by brother Bains. The black Muslims prediction that in the near future a great war would take place in which whites would be destroyed and black people would rule the world through the power of Allah, their creator. To prepare for this Brother Bains preached, the importance of self-restraint, opposed the use of drugs and alcohol, and organized self-help groups. Malcolm Little was converted ... children. At the end of Malcolms life. He was a changed man, a man no longer involved with racism although he had a large following he saw an even larger picture. He saw a world where people of all colors and religions could help one another instead of fight one another. His most enduring messages are one of black pride and self-respect, combined with his uncompromising rejection of ...
- 5954: Rupert Mccall
- ... poetry. Rupert McCall is a 26-year-old solicitor who has put his legal career on hold to peruse his number one passion - poetry and creative writing. He went on a tour of the 163 world hotspots as part of his research and mental preparation for his third book entitled Green and Gold Malaria which has already sold 60000 copies. Rupert has also produced a CD, which has nearly reached gold ... He writes about things in a way that only a true Aussie would understand. His poetry is on topics such as cricket, AFL and proud Australian moments such as the Australian Rugby team winning the World Cup. If an immigrant from Italy was to read Ruperts poetry, they would not appreciate it. Because he writes about Australian issues that only true Australians would understand. So they would think that he has ... a story of David Boon arguably Australia s bravest cricketer ever to take the field. The poem is written from a teammates point of view who compares the battles he had on the field to war. I think the purpose of this poem is to reflect to the readers the guts and the determination of this great man has to win. There are several poetic devices used in this poem ...
- 5955: Ramses
- ... between the ages of 22 or 32. The pharaoh lived over all other people in the kingdom. Ramses II reigned in the 19th dynasty. Ramses was thought of an incredible pharaoh, and was a great war leader to the Egyptians. He was one of the best known kings in Egyptian history. When Ramses became pharaoh, he got many riches. For example, Ramses had as many women as his heart desired. The ... II first became pharaoh he crusaded along the eastern side of the Mediterranean Sea taking back all of Egypt's land. As his father did, he fought with the Hittite too. When he went into war with the Hittite, in 1275 B.C., he had an army of about twenty- thousand men camped in Kadesh, Syria, planning a surprise attack. When he was waiting for his men to get ready he ... his best piece of work. Several statues honoring Ramses II were built to look just like him ,they were each seventy feet high. The "Hall of Columns" of Kanark is the largest room in the world Ramses II was a good king that people worshipped. Most of the Ramses II children died before him. All of Ramses accomplishments were accomplished. The bad things that happened to Ramses cost him a ...
- 5956: Vladimir Ilyich
- ... this time he developed a Marxist programme on the nationalities question. At the end of July 1914 he was arrested by the Austrian police, but was soon released and left for Switzerland. During the 1st World War he promoted the slogan of converting imperialist into civil [revolutionary] war. Following the bourgeois-democratic revolution of April 1917, he moved to Petrograd and pointed the socialist revolution towards victory, whilst hiding from the persecution of the bourgeois provisional government. During this time he developed ...
- 5957: Peter The Great 2
- ... of Peter the Great Russia's desire for change and a quest for progress was reaching levels comparable to those of Europe. Peter the Great is associated with the movement of Russia from the Medieval world to the Age of Enlightenment. Throughout the centuries historiographical debate has been in progress. There was a debate between historians who consider Peter the Great as a great Tsar of Russia and those who perceive ... lively and energetic boy compared to his other siblings who were sick and weak. From his early years he was interested in military games, fire, bombs and fireworks. He organized his own "play regiments" and war games by enlisting gentlemen's sons. He also had contact with foreigners and was fascinated with their way of life. His education started around the age of seven. One of his tutors was Nikita Zotov ... Numerous scholars as Miliukov, Kliuchevsky, Anderson agrees on the fact that the actual reform that Russia experienced during Peter the Great reign was one of militarization and mechanization. According to Miliukov, Kliuchevsky, Anderson and others "war and its effects central not merely to Peter's foreign policies but also to his domestic achievements and failures. Without a grasp of this fact no real understanding of his reign is possible." The ...
- 5958: Nostradamus - The Man
- ... come? The code in which the prophecies were written could be comprehended to mean many things, but if the people who claim to be able to crack the code of Nostradamus' work are right then World War Three will reach its climax in the year 1999. Bio-warfare will be used - which will virtually wipe out most of humanity with minimal survivors with the human race living until the year 3797. Nostradamus ... Spine-Tingling Tales. London: Two-Can Publishing. 6. Powell, Jillian (1996). Mysteries of the Supernatural. London: Aladdin Books Ltd. 7. Stone, Reuben (1993). Mysteries of the Unexplained. United Kingdom: Amazon Publishing. 8. 'Nostradamus' (1989). The World Book Encyclopedia, xiv, pg556. 9. 'Nostradamus' (1994). Microsoft Encarta '95 CD - Rom. : Microsoft Inc. 10. Http://www-pp.hogia.net/david.lundin/nost/003.html.
- 5959: Napoleon 5
- ... of the state. Napoleon also extended the infrastructure of roads, which were essential for the expansion of national and European markets. The French currency was stabilized and was the most stable in Europe until after World War I. In 1802, Napoleon was successful in achieving the balancing of the budget in France. Taxes came from reasonable sources taxes were raised on alcohol and tobacco. The major economical reform was Napoleon s establishment ... many European powers. These Continental rivals felt a hostility toward France and Napoleon reign feeling threatened that a revolution might occur in their domestic domain as well. This hostility and animosity developed into a continental war between France and many other European powers, usually allied in a coalition. The main rival and enemy of Napoleon and France was England, it was the only European power in which Napoleon and France ...
- 5960: Martin Luther Reformation
- ... thought of all the ideas that would later pit him against the Catholic Church. Luther was one of the greatest contributors of the Reformation. He posted his 95 theses on the Church door for the world to see. He was not afraid of the Church and openly spoke out against its evils. He didn t take back his word when it was certain he could die during his appearance before the ... to late and Joanna was killed. Urban decided Charles was moving too slow so he rallied up his own army and headed for Naples. Relations between Charles and Urban grew steadily worse and eventually declared war on each other. Urban fled for Genoa and grew very paranoid. He killed anyone that was the least bit suspicious. Then his army left him as he could not afford to pay them anymore. On ... The population was mostly made up of peasants who were often mistreated There were many rulers and none of them lasted for long. Germany was divided into many different parts and most of them at war with each other. The Church controlled most of the courts in Germany. The political courts during this time period were very corrupt. By 1529 Germany s rulers were split into 3 fractions. Germany s ...
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