Thousands of years ago there were two powerful kingdoms, The Red Kingdom and The Blue Kingdom. Both kingdoms had powerful armies and in each army there was a legendary hero. For the red kingdom was a powerful miner that could flank the enemies in the blink of an eye because of his digging speed. The Blue Kingdom’s hero was a lumberjack the was fast and with each swing of his axe could defeat any foe in his path. For thousands of years the kingdoms lived in peace. Until one day there was an argument between the kings ,so both kingdoms went to war. The war waged on for years and years to come. After the war had waged on for almost a decade both kingdoms sent their full fledged armies to meet and have an all out battle to once and for all end
How does one region have a prolonged battle for authority, and conflict with the opposing force for eternity? After the Ottoman Empire sided the Central Powers during World War I, they didn’t foresee that they would lose their empire based off of this decision. European countries that won the war came in and partitioned the Middle Eastern region. Soon after the Sykes-Picot Agreement was established, and the Arabs felt betrayed because they weren't granted their deserved independence. The new borders set caused continuous conflict because of the artificial blending of different ethnic and religious groups.
Many people who read the poem Beowulf would probably find it hard to find similarities between the poem and life in modern America. How could one compare an ancient Anglo-Saxon culture with the sophisticated world that we are living in today? But, if we look closely, we may be able to pinpoint some parallel between the two societies. This essay will discuss the topics of warrior life, the “bad guy,” and social similarities. One might wonder how a warrior culture might be similar to our own? But if we consider American culture, we are actually still very war-like. We have a strong military system built to protect our country and the people that make it up. We are also known for going to the aid of other countries that aren’t able to defend themselves. This is very similar to the mentality of the warriors in Beowulf. Beowulf comes to the aid of Hrothgar’s falling kingdom.
First is the hero Beowulf. In his time, he served as a valiant hero and, eventually, king. He heard tell of a monster that appeared in the night and caused much sorrow for all the deaths he wrought. Despite the fact that this monster terrorized a kingdom far from his, Beowulf quickly ordered a strong ship built and set sail for this other kingdom. He then waited for the monster, at the risk of his own life, in a great hall. Even though he may die, he still is willing to try and defeat the monster. Beowulf exemplifies incredible bravery as well, by attempting to defeat the monster with only his bare hands. Later, he even goes after the beast's mother, who lives in the
Hero is a word that is commonplace in our society. We seem to always be able to turn on the latest news story and find the newest local man who saved that beautiful kitten from that building that was burning down. When we say hero a vast array of different definitions come to people’s minds. Our definition of hero in our world is most definitely not a constant. In the Epic of Gilgamesh and the novel Monkey many would consider the main characters and their strongest companions nothing close to heroes but rather tyrants. I have to say that these people have defined hero too narrowly, and I must prove them of their folly. Monkey and Gilgamesh, despite the many sins they commit, highlight what it truly means to be a hero, reminding us to always aspire to greatness.
Although much of the land was tended to by the Indians, the unoccupied land was taken by the English and its profits were traded within each group. When intercultural trading started to occur, disagreements on price sparked conflict. The problem was exemplified once it went across to the English and the greater battle took place at this point. Although King Philip's War was tragic and costly in human lives, it also proved that two very different societies can coexist in a single region for an extended period of time before conflict can arise.
The Art of War is a treatise written in Ancient China that discusses the most and least effective military strategies for successful warfare according to Sun Tzu, a military general whose existence is still debated to this day. While not every military commander in the history of warfare has read it, the strategies provided can be used as a way to assess said commanders and the effectiveness of their campaigns. In Sun Tzu 's own words, “The general that hearkens to my counsel and acts upon it, will conquer: let such a one be retained in command! The general that hearkens not to my counsel nor acts upon it, will suffer defeat:--let such a one be dismissed!”1 This paper will discuss various iconic battles throughout history and how closely the leading commanders of each army followed the advice of Sun Tzu. Despite the fact that Sun Tzu lived hundreds of years before many of these battles took place, the
King Philip II Augustus of France wasn’t by any means a physically strong individual, but his strengths lay in his grasp of both political and military strategy. He was almost constantly involved in wars from 1180 to 1215. He was fighting his vassals, other kings, both of them together, it didn’t matter; Philip would use political treachery and military tactics to defeat his opponents. When one looks at Philip’s life they notice almost instantly that Philip was constantly fighting someone from the day he became King, to the day he died.
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The need for power dictated much of the decision making process of the leaders during the European Renaissance, and one factor that greatly impacted the struggle of power was the dispute over who should have control over England’s throne and all of its assets. During this time period, power changed hands often and new kings emerged quickly and disappeared frequently. This was a time where the people questioned their authority and who was the rightful ruler of the land. (Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica) The Wars of the Roses, as they became known as devastated most of the upper noble class while the lower and middle classes were indifferent and relatively untouched by it. Starting in 1455, opposing factions met at St. Albans where the first king had been killed, which marked the start of the dynastic civil wars. David Ross noted in regards to the wars that,” In reality these squabbles were an indication of the lawlessness that ran rampant in the land. More squalid than romantic, the Wars of the Roses decimated both houses in an interminably long, bloody struggle for the throne.”(2). It was not until Henry VII defeated a Yorkist r...
A hero is the one who can do anything to protect his people, guard the good and maintain a high amount of morality. The Greek hero Achilles and Ireland’s Cuchulain both lead very similar lives; the lives of true hero-warriors. Although the tales and myths of both these great warriors come from very different cultures it is important to note the similarities between them and they do have various character traits that sets them apart but the myths of Achilles and Cuchulain are essentially the same type of legends.
...eir homes) and erosion. In a cultural and political context there was a competition between kings and nobles as to who led the civilization through war and other events that required military forces.
A. Directions: Choose two heroes from two texts and provide at least four facts about each hero below.
Alfred's battle with the Danes started in 868 when he was in active military with his brother Aethelred. When they went to battle the Danes refused and a peace treaty was then brought fourth, they had peace until the Danes attacked and broke the peace in 871. In the later parts of 871 the Danes attacked Wessex where Aethelred and Alfred fought them many times until Aelthelred sadly died and his brother Alfred replaced him as king. He decided to make peace with the Danes when the battle wasn’t going very well, this brought peace for five years. Danes attacked in 876 and quit a little later when they had accomplished very little. The Danes got a little smarter and decided to try a sneak attack in 878. It worked well and they were able to settle
In the time of knights and kings, known as the Middle Ages, one of the only ways to acquire power was through the social standing of one's family. Of course, if you were to have siblings there would be some contest over who acquires what in the event of the passing of a family member. This kind of argument is the base for which The Hundreds Years' War began, with the death of the French king Charles IV in 1328. Edward III, duke of Guyenne and the count of Ponithieu; provinces in France. After Charles IV's death Edward III claimed the throne of France, stating that because he had no sons and his mother was Charles IV's sister, he had succession rights. The "War" officially started when Edward III brought an army to the French province of Flanders and took the holding.
Westeros has existed for thousands of years, enduring constant civil wars, massacres, and dynastic shifts in a ceaseless battle for the Iron Throne. The noble houses of Westeros are at constant odds, forming alliances and conspiring against one another over a wide array of dynastic disputes. Following the death of King Robert Baratheon, the manipulative, dishonorable, and extremely wealthy House Lannister gains control of the Iron Throne, leaving four other houses that believe they possess legitimate claims to the Iron Throne—Stark, Greyjoy, Baratheon (Stannis side), and Baratheon (Renly side). Referred to as the War of the Five Kings, this ongoing fight for the Iron Throne that animates the series only intensifies as civil war rages on, consisting of violent battles, the deaths of thousands, and the complete destruction of entire noble families. Throughout the series, characters evolve and battles ensue as families compete, form alliances, and conspire for control of the Iron Throne. The mysterious political advisors Littlefinger and Varys—individuals who, without the name of a noble family, were able to climb the political ranks through manipulation and guile—often surround the holder of the Iron Throne and are responsible for much of the chaos throughout the