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Who said this war is the father of all and king of all Some he sHow is as gods others as men Some he makes slaves and others free?
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It appears in the prelude to "Life and Times of Michael K" by JM Coetzee. Given that it is not attributed, I would say (guess?) it is written by Coetzee himself.
No, it is a quote by Heraclitus; see also his philosophy as to the "unity of opposites"
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What does the phrase some leaders make history others are made by history and still others are run over by history mean?
Well, to me it sounds like, some people aspire to do great things to make history and achieve, and some people they can't really help it but something that makes history just happens to them, and some people just don't make history. hope my answer helps (it was kind of a guess ;)
Where did slave auctions take place?
Slave auctions took place at the docks. An huge slave action took place at the Race Course three miles outside Savannah, Georgia. 436 slaves were to be put up for auction including men, women, children and infants.
What were some bad things that happened to slaves?
They suffered by being whipped and starved.
What are some obstacles?
some of carla bartons's obstacles were nothing because she did every thing with her father and she was a house home doctor not a real docter. she got help for her father and learned for her father also.
What countries beside America were slaves?
At some time in history every culture, nation, and country has had slaves. It is only within the past couple of hundred years that countries began to make slavery a crime. There are still a few places in the world where slave markets exist and the ownership of slaves is considered both normal and necessary. For example, the entire Bible assumes that owning slaves was ubiquitous. Several of Saint Paul's letters assume this and contain advice to Christian slave owners how to treat their slaves and/or to Christian slaves to respect their owners even if those owners were not Christians.
Did Cleopatra have slaves?
Yes, she had many slaves. Some were personal slaves, others were the palace staff and yet others were the public slaves in the city of Alexandria.
How were slaves capured?
various ways. Some were threatened, some were captured, and others were slaves after they were captured in a battlefield.
How did slaves arrive in Texas?
Some slaves came with their owners when they were settlers. Others came [were actually shipped] from the Colombian Exchange. Others that were legal settlers became slaves because of their race.
How many people were slaves?
A.millions all down south were slaves. Some were slaves all their life, others escaped or were freed.
Who did harriet Tubman take with her?
Some of the slaves, her mother, her father, her sisters, her brothers, and that's it.
Who is Charmion in the life of Cleopatra?
Charmion was one of the slaves who died with Cleopatra. Some sources claim she was a hairdresser, others make this claim for Iras, the other slave who died with Cleo.Charmion was one of the slaves who died with Cleopatra. Some sources claim she was a hairdresser, others make this claim for Iras, the other slave who died with Cleo.Charmion was one of the slaves who died with Cleopatra. Some sources claim she was a hairdresser, others make this claim for Iras, the other slave who died with Cleo.Charmion was one of the slaves who died with Cleopatra. Some sources claim she was a hairdresser, others make this claim for Iras, the other slave who died with Cleo.Charmion was one of the slaves who died with Cleopatra. Some sources claim she was a hairdresser, others make this claim for Iras, the other slave who died with Cleo.Charmion was one of the slaves who died with Cleopatra. Some sources claim she was a hairdresser, others make this claim for Iras, the other slave who died with Cleo.Charmion was one of the slaves who died with Cleopatra. Some sources claim she was a hairdresser, others make this claim for Iras, the other slave who died with Cleo.Charmion was one of the slaves who died with Cleopatra. Some sources claim she was a hairdresser, others make this claim for Iras, the other slave who died with Cleo.Charmion was one of the slaves who died with Cleopatra. Some sources claim she was a hairdresser, others make this claim for Iras, the other slave who died with Cleo.
Did people care about slaves in ancient Rome?
Different people had different reactions. Some were very kind to their slaves. Some were extremely cruel. Some were offended by how harshly slaves were treated by others. Early Christians accepted slaves as equals. In fact many slaves were Christians, but were treated equally at worship services.
What did slaves use their money for?
Many slaves weren't allowed to use money... others who did used the currency of their regions or gold in some cases.
Could slaves read and write?
In some civilizations, it was illegal for slaves to be literate, while in others, some slaves were able to learn how to read and write. The ability to read and write among slaves varied widely depending on the time period, location, and individual circumstances.
What were some of the reasons colonists came to the southern colonists?
some people came looking for gold, some came for religious freedom, and some people came to work as indentured servants. (others who came were slaves or forced slaves.)
When was the slaves free time on a plantation and what did they do?
Most slaves had to work from sunrise to sunset. Some owners made their slaves work everyday, others allowed slaves one day off a month and some allowed their slaves to have Sundays as a rest day. Slaves would spend their free time mending huts, making pots and pans and relaxing. Some plantation owners allowed slaves a small plot of land to grow things to supplement their diet. Slaves were not allowed to read or write but some were allowed to go to church.
WHAT DID SOME SLAVES DO AFTER THEY HEARD ABOUT THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION?
After hearing about the Emancipation Proclamation, some slaves chose to flee to Union territory for freedom, while others stayed on plantations awaiting the arrival of Union troops to enforce their liberation. Many freed slaves also joined the Union army to fight for their own liberation and that of others still in bondage.
