Genghis Khan Book Report

The novel written by John Steinbeck “Of Mice and Men” is mainly about two men George Milton and Lennie Small who are displaced migrant ranch workers. They move from place to place in California regarding new job opportunities during the Great Depression in the United States. The character that will be in focus from this novel is Curley’s Wife. Curley was another character in the novel that crosses path with Lennie and George.

Southern Lady, Yankee Spy is a riveting historical account of a Richmond-born aristocratic matriarch, Elizabeth Van Lew, who risked it all for her beloved country. Elizabeth R. Veron writes with the confidence of a true maestro, the fruits of a labor which undoubtedly included countless hours devoted to compiling the treasure trove of historical accuracy this novel rightfully boasts. Veron accounts with painstaking detail how Van Lew transformed then contemporary stereotypes of women into an Achilles Heel for the Confederacy through her crucial contributions as a Union spy. Southern Lady, Yankee Spy has a title which thoroughly resonates throughout the book, aptly surmising how Van Lew led a double life throughout the course of the war.

American author and political activist Helen Keller once said, “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” In Laura Hillenbrand’s nonfiction book Unbroken, the motivated Louie Zamperini exemplifies Keller’s words through his shocking journey unlike any other. Zamperini’s childhood delinquency, distance Olympic running career, and survival World War II story intrigued Hillenbrand to share this compelling story and determination with the world.

Ptolemy, being a young king, had advisers that helped in making executive decisions. At this time, they decided to kick Cleopatra out of Alexandria, giving her brother all the power. Cleopatra needed help and support to reclaim her place on the throne, and she needed a powerful source. Julius Caesar, a Roman military leader, was just the person to attack and demand her title. Being as clever as she was, she smuggled herself into the Roman Empire?s palace, wrapped inside a rug, and asked for Caesar?s support.

During the 13th century, a group of pastoralists would band up to form The Mongol Empire. The Mongols were based in Central Asia and spread fear all over by overwhelming their enemies. They would conquer enough to be the largest empire known to mad. However, despite the evidence that suggests the mongols were vicious, they should be seen as civilized due to having a structured military, having exceptional infrastructure, and having a law system. Before mentioning their civility, the mongols were definitely brutal.

Did you know that Joan of Arc, Harriet Tubman, Malala Yousafzai, and Walt Disney have many things in common? During the thousand year war, the French were being defeated by the English. Joan of Arc was an ordinary female peasant who believed she had been called by God to aid the military. In her era, usually women were not treated as equals to men and let alone she was a peasant.

Elizabeth Bathory: The Blood Countess Elizabeth Bathory was a wealthy countess who lived in 16th century Nyírbátor, Hungary. Bathory was a distinguished noble woman who resided in the Cachtice Castle in Slovakia, and for the duration of her life she successfully ruled over 17 villages. At first appearance the countess appeared to be a strong female leader, but she had a dark secret that would cause her fall. When Bathory was 10 years old she was betrothed to Ferenc Nádasdy with the intention of gaining political advantage. Nádasdy shortly became the Chief Commander of the Hungarian troops and left the country to fight for his nation.

In history, the Egypt queen is believed to yearn for her throne and even more. In the film, there were many details that clarified her desires. Cleopatra, who became queen at a young age, was an extraordinary woman for her time, and was capable of ruling the whole Egypt. Technically she was co-ruler with her younger brother, Ptolemy who tried to oust her from the throne. Her love for Caesar was actually no more than an act of getting the throne back and even to conquer the world as she longed to accomplish the dream of the Great Alexander.

With a vote of 48 in favor, eight abstentions and no votes against this declaration clearly passed. This is when the speculations of what was the cause for the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human rights started. As historians Roger Normand and Sarah Zaidi stated »Human rights grew out of a triumph of liberalism over its two main rivals –communism and fascism« However as Professor Huang Nansen of the philosophy department of the Beijing University states »…the lesson they [people witnessing World War II] paid for with their blood was a grave one, and made them and their governments realize the importance of safeguarding fundamental human rights«.

They reunite in an abandoned old house where they found out that it was their home. Then Muriel arrives cunningl. She told a story about the loving parents of the siblings. She also stated that during a Blood Moon, there is a potion that can make you immune to fire. The key to the potion was the heart of a Grand White Witch, their mother.

1. While most believe that the assassination of the Arch-Duke Francis Ferdinand was the sole event that caused the out break of World War I, there were many other underlying events that created the trouble between the major European powers. (section 25-1, Spielvogel). One of the major underlying causes was nationalism. While most thought that every nationality having their own nation-state would help people get along it did nothing but cause even more competition.

(Hoekstra Database) The amount of courage and optimism Regan put towards ending Communism was remarkable. He was the first president to ever really attempt to make progress with Gorbachev because many other presidents and world leaders had a great fear of Gorbachev. Regan did not fear Gorbachev, actually from his first day in office, he tried to mend the relationship between the two nations. Many people thought Regan or any other U.S. president did not have the ability to end the cold war.

However, during her reign Cathrine faced many challenges. For example, in her first years of reign, she was afraid someone would overthrow her and take her place, since her son, Paul, was the rightful heir. Moreover, she had to endure several revolts. The most known revolt was led by a rebel leader who claimed

Kelly followed up asking Cruz why “doesn’t make sense" to draft women in combat. “It risks putting women in an unsafe situation,” Cruz said. “If you are dealing with a 200 pound jihadist, the idea that we would be forcibly take our daughters and put them in the position of close combat doesn’t make sense. The job of our war fighters is to defeat the enemy not to be a cauldron for social experiments or political correctness.”

Theodora was the daughter of a bear-keeper at Constantinople 's Hippodrome. When her father died, her mother helped start her acting career. She worked as an actress, prostitute and a wool spinner until she came to the attention of Justinian the heir of the emperor.