List: Historical Profiles

Synopses of ancient rulers and people of importance.

• Historical Profiles: No 1 - Hatshepsut

  Hatshepsut, the first female ruler, gained and held power in Ancient Egypt during a time of prosperity. Her rule was to last for twenty tw

  400 words, 9 comments, on Dec 11 4:00 PM 2008. In , Ancient history, Historical figures, History, Non fiction, Synopsis
• Historical Profiles: No 2 - Cleopatra

  Although turned into the most iconic Ancient Egyptian pharaoh through the writings of William Shakespeare and the madness of Hollywood, Cle

  400 words, 4 comments, on Dec 12 3:34 PM 2008. In , Ancient history, Historical figures, History, Non fiction, Synopsis
• Historical Profiles: No 3 - Boudicca

  Very little is known of the 'Warrior Queen'. She has been described as a very tall, fearsome woman with red hair which reached her waist.

  1000 words, 9 comments, on Dec 28 2:25 PM 2008. In Ancient history, Historical figures, History, Non fiction, Synopsis
• Historical Profiles: No 4 - Akhenaten

  In the year 1352BC during the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, a seventeen year old Pharaoh by the name of Amenhotep IV ascended to the throne. His first act was to change his name to Akhenaten.1
  

  500 words, 10 comments, on Jan 2 1:56 PM. In Ancient history, History, Non fiction, Profiles, Synopses
• Historical Profiles: No 5 - Caligula

  Clinically insane or a callous monster?

  400 words, 12 comments, on Jan 13 2:02 PM. In , Ancient history, History, Non fiction, Profiles, Synopses
• Historical Profiles: No 6 - Attila the Hun

  A barbarian feared by all, including his people.

  400 words, 7 comments, on Jan 15 9:02 AM. In History, Non fiction, Profiles, Synopses, War
• Historical Profiles: No 7 - Julius Caesar

  Destined to become one of the most influential leaders in history, Julius Caesar was born in 100BC. In his youth he served in the army and

  300 words, 12 comments, on Jan 21 5:27 PM. In , Ancient history, History, Profiles, Romans, Synopses
• Historical Profiles: No 8 - Nebuchadnezzar

  A brutal ruler and yet, a master builder.

  300 words, 15 comments, on Mar 9 1:24 PM. In Ancient history, History, No fiction, Profiles, Synopses
• Historical Profiles: No 9 - Qin Shi Huangdi

  Ascending the throne in 246BC at the age of thirteen, Qin Shi Huangdi was a leader with iron will and forceful personality. By the time he reached his twenty first birthday he had become a feared and ruthless ruler.1
  

  300 words, 8 comments, on Mar 9 1:46 PM. In Ancient history, History, Non fiction, Profiles, Synopses
• Historical Profiles: No 10 - Montezuma II

  Weak and indecisive ruler or an industrious and firm leader?

  300 words, 10 comments, on Mar 23 1:42 PM. In Aztec, History, Non fiction, Profiles
• Historical Profiles: No 11 - Atahualpa

  Born in 1502, Atahualpa was to become the last sovereign emperor of the Inca Empire. When his father, Huayna Capac, and older brother died suddenly in 1527 his half-brother, Huascar, inherited the larger part of the Peruvian

  400 words, 4 comments, on Apr 1 12:58 PM. In History, Inca, Non fiction
• Historical Profiles: No 12 - Cyrus the Great

  Cyrus II, known as Cyrus the Great was born around 600BC. He succeeded his father Cambyses I as King of the Persian. He founded the Persian empire and was the first Persian monarch to use the suffix 'Great'.1
  

  300 words, 3 comments, on Apr 1 1:21 PM. In History, Non fiction, Persia, Rulers

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• Marta
  June 28
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  I guess I am going to take a few lessons in the ancient history of egypt.