... of her ancestors were Greek (Thomas 6). The founder of her royal family was Ptolemy I, who arrived in Egypt from Macedonia with his brother Alexander the Great (Hornblow 6). Ptolemy was a general in Alexander's army. After their army defeated the Egyptian forces Alexander took over the throne. During his possession of Egypt he founded a new capital and named it Alexandria after himself (6). Alex admired the ... of the Greek people Alexandria was built in Grecian style (Hornblow 7). Alexandria became one of the most prosperous cities in the world under Alexander's rule and because the ce...

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... VII, born in 69 BC, was raised in Alexandria, the capital of Egypt at that time. Although her family resided there, they were not truly Egyptian, but rather Macedonian. When Alexander the Great died in 323 BC, his general Ptolemy I, a Greek from whom Cleopatra and her family were descended, became king of Egypt. Hence the reason they lived in Alexandria. Since ... by day nor by night- (Cleopatra-Daughter 2). Eventually Anthony returned to his duty as ruler of the Roman Empire. About six months later Cleopatra had twins named Cleopatra Selene and Alexander Helios. It was not until 37 BC,...

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... in boosting his political career. War and politics in Rome went hand-in-hand, great leadership on the battlefield meant great leadership on the homeland. Caesar, feeling the shadow of Alexander the Great, desired to make a name for himself, more than that of another consul of Rome. This underlying desire, a wide influence of provinces and people, and a great army under his ... ...

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... profound and long lasting impacts on the world. The actions of many effective leaders have had the power to change the course of the world within days. The likes of Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan are remembered for their great conquests and massive kingdoms, but there is more to being a strong leader than simply having the biggest army. A truly effective ... ...

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... Nile Valley and the Delta because of new systems of roads and canals. (http:/touregypt.net/alexhis1.htm) There was better military security and cultural and social beliefs spread rapidly. Alexander took over Egypt and made it part of the Greek Empire. Then he named Alexandria after himself. He died and his Empire was divvied up between his generals. Ptolemy was ... ...

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... and the emperor during epoch of history. The epoch of the Roman Empire was a significant period throughout history. It leaders are among the most influential leaders in history: Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, and Constantine, etc. The historic founders Romulus and Remus were twins who first began the Roman Empire. Romulus killed his twin brother Remus after a misunderstanding; he quoted: "If ... ...

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... messages to Syria, Egypt, and the surrounding areas to let them know that the Jews were under the protection of Rome. The Jews were ruled under the Persian Empire until Alexander the Great extended his empire across the Middle East. Seluchid and ptholemy, two of Alexanders generals controlled in afterwards. Antiochus IV Epiphanes took over and tried to force the Greek ... ...

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